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Old May 23, 2012 | 08:48 PM
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Fog lights

I just bought a 2009, that was ordered with every option BUT fog lights. <sigh> Soo I ordered a set off of ebay but I'm wondering where the factory switch was located?
Old May 23, 2012 | 11:22 PM
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on the blinker stalk
Old May 24, 2012 | 07:05 AM
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You will need a new factory switch. The switch for the fog lights is built into the blinker stalk, but only on the models with fogs from the factory. For the factory switch, you have to purchase another stalk separately.
Old May 24, 2012 | 07:41 AM
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I have an S model and added the fogs myself. I got lucky and found a combination switch on ebay for $75 in brand new condition, dealer wanted $170. Dealer also told me it needed to be installed by them since the steering wheel needed to come off. That is actually false. This can be done by yourself with a couple screw drivers and took me 5 minutes to pull out the old and install the new one.
Old Sep 8, 2012 | 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Ryan31
I have an S model and added the fogs myself. I got lucky and found a combination switch on ebay for $75 in brand new condition, dealer wanted $170. Dealer also told me it needed to be installed by them since the steering wheel needed to come off. That is actually false. This can be done by yourself with a couple screw drivers and took me 5 minutes to pull out the old and install the new one.
I ended up getting this kit off of ebay and I was acutally REALLY impressed. It came with a square switch and relay that snapped right in where I'm guessing the seat heater button would be if equipped. Just to the right of the key-fob slot.

The kit was perfect though. Bolted right into the factory holes and if I wanted, I could have used the factory fog light plugs. They were there but I would have had to find the wiring under the dash and splice into it, so I just ran the new harness that came with the fog light kit. Found a spot right above the front drivers side tire where the factory harness goes through the firewall. It only took a few hours to do everything and I was taking my time. I added the HID bulbs and ballasts, and I'm good to go!

If anyone is looking for a good fog light kit that bolts up to the factory holes, let me know and I'll get you the link to the ebay store. There are several kits on ebay but I would reccomend this one - I know it works! =)
Old Sep 10, 2012 | 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by corbryant
I ended up getting this kit off of ebay and I was acutally REALLY impressed. It came with a square switch and relay that snapped right in where I'm guessing the seat heater button would be if equipped. Just to the right of the key-fob slot.

The kit was perfect though. Bolted right into the factory holes and if I wanted, I could have used the factory fog light plugs. They were there but I would have had to find the wiring under the dash and splice into it, so I just ran the new harness that came with the fog light kit. Found a spot right above the front drivers side tire where the factory harness goes through the firewall. It only took a few hours to do everything and I was taking my time. I added the HID bulbs and ballasts, and I'm good to go!

If anyone is looking for a good fog light kit that bolts up to the factory holes, let me know and I'll get you the link to the ebay store. There are several kits on ebay but I would reccomend this one - I know it works! =)
Yes i'd like the link thanks...are the lens covers glass or plastic?
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