Why, on the 02 and I'm assuming 03's when you put the high beams on do the foglights shut off? j/w

 

I have no idea, same with the 2000 models. I assume it can be "fixed" by rewiring the foglights. But maybe its done on purpose for the beneficial reasons Anyone know for sure?

 

I wasn't aware of that. But assuming you're using your fogs for actual fog conditions, you wouldn't be your highbeams since the light would reflect back in your eyes. So, maybe the designers assumed if you're using high beams, conditions aren't foggy, thus you don't need the fog lights and would be better off with conserved energy.

 

I think its for DOT reasons. Like when you turn on the high beams the HID's go off... I dont know what the actual reason is. Regulations are weird but usually serve a good purpose.


brandon

 

On my integra I had aftermarket fogs that I installed and ghetto-wired (toggle switch under the dash)...but they didn't turn off with hi-beams. When I went for va. inspection I failed, the mechanic said the fogs have to turn off with high beams, that it was DOT law...So he said either I had to take them off or fix the wiring so they did turn of with hibeams....So I'm pretty sure that's the reason for what you ask - though not sure if that's the law in all states, I can only speak for Va.

 

the fogs go off, but the HID's stay on, good call on the DOT i didn't think of that tho

 

To reduce the current draw on the lighting system according to Nissan. It would place a high demand on your charging system.

 

In everycar...the fog lights go off...if they are factory...
mine HID's turn off too when i turn my Highbeams on...
i dunno why
maybe i wired them wrong

 

i think some rewiring would do the job

 

not true benz and bimer can have hi with light fog light on with out any rewire. they can also have the parking light with fog light on with out any rewire.