Fog Lights Question
08-09-2012, 08:01 PM
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Fog Lights Question
I have a 2000 Maxima that didn't come with factory fog lights, but I would like to install a set. I have a couple of questions. Did the cars that didn't come with fog lights have the factory wiring installed anyway or will I have to run the wires? Do you have to remove much to install the lights, and I guess all the work is done from underneath the car.
08-09-2012, 08:43 PM
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The wires are there, already part of the wire harness. You will need the light switch stalk with the fog light on/off switch for the steering column, a relay (FR FOG) that goes under the hood by the power steering oil reservoir, as well as the lights themselves.
Since the lights mount in the lower bumper, you will be working on the ground. You may not have to jack the car up, but it would make the job easier if you did.
Since the lights mount in the lower bumper, you will be working on the ground. You may not have to jack the car up, but it would make the job easier if you did.
08-11-2012, 07:10 AM
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The wires are there, already part of the wire harness. You will need the light switch stalk with the fog light on/off switch for the steering column, a relay (FR FOG) that goes under the hood by the power steering oil reservoir, as well as the lights themselves.
Since the lights mount in the lower bumper, you will be working on the ground. You may not have to jack the car up, but it would make the job easier if you did.
Since the lights mount in the lower bumper, you will be working on the ground. You may not have to jack the car up, but it would make the job easier if you did.
08-11-2012, 08:41 AM
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Nissan sells a fog light kit that includes all the pieces you will need. I don't think there is an aftermarket kit available, but someone might correct me on this.
Here is a link to a dealer that has OK prices. It has a photo of the kit and a link to the installation instructions that come with it. It's not that hard to install, even the light switch isn't that bad. The main challenge is getting access.
http://www.courtesyparts.com/nissan-...ml?cPath=1956&
To reduce costs, you could get the light switch and relay from a junk yard and buy aftermarket lights. But there have been many people who have bought aftermarket lights that have had fitment problems, aiming problems and quality problems.
Here is a link to a dealer that has OK prices. It has a photo of the kit and a link to the installation instructions that come with it. It's not that hard to install, even the light switch isn't that bad. The main challenge is getting access.
http://www.courtesyparts.com/nissan-...ml?cPath=1956&
To reduce costs, you could get the light switch and relay from a junk yard and buy aftermarket lights. But there have been many people who have bought aftermarket lights that have had fitment problems, aiming problems and quality problems.
08-11-2012, 09:45 AM
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Nissan sells a fog light kit that includes all the pieces you will need. I don't think there is an aftermarket kit available, but someone might correct me on this.
Here is a link to a dealer that has OK prices. It has a photo of the kit and a link to the installation instructions that come with it. It's not that hard to install, even the light switch isn't that bad. The main challenge is getting access.
http://www.courtesyparts.com/nissan-...ml?cPath=1956&
To reduce costs, you could get the light switch and relay from a junk yard and buy aftermarket lights. But there have been many people who have bought aftermarket lights that have had fitment problems, aiming problems and quality problems.
Here is a link to a dealer that has OK prices. It has a photo of the kit and a link to the installation instructions that come with it. It's not that hard to install, even the light switch isn't that bad. The main challenge is getting access.
http://www.courtesyparts.com/nissan-...ml?cPath=1956&
To reduce costs, you could get the light switch and relay from a junk yard and buy aftermarket lights. But there have been many people who have bought aftermarket lights that have had fitment problems, aiming problems and quality problems.
08-11-2012, 03:36 PM
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Personally I would search the junk yard since there seems to be a lot of 2000-01 in there recently......Scrounge around and you'll probably find a junked Nissan Maxima with everything you need setting right there!!!! The connector on the lamp side are plentiful on 1995-2003...Let's say you decided to go aftermarket lamps (JcWhitney) all you do is splice and solder in a factory lamp harness connector, and you're PNP!!!
Here's some options that may save you a ton of $$$$:
http://www.certifit.com/c-5-fog-ligh...00&Make=NISSAN
http://www.jcwhitney.com/replacement...1681y2000g26j1
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/raframecatalog.php
Here's some options that may save you a ton of $$$$:
http://www.certifit.com/c-5-fog-ligh...00&Make=NISSAN
http://www.jcwhitney.com/replacement...1681y2000g26j1
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/raframecatalog.php
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