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Old Apr 25, 2004 | 01:02 AM
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So I got some foglights the other day to replace the ones I have (one came off in an accident), and the ones that I got came with all this wiring and crap to hook them up. They have a switch you run to the cabin and a relay box. My question is: Can I hook the foglights up to the old wiring and not use the relay? I want to keep the stock switch inside the cabin.
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Old Apr 25, 2004 | 01:09 AM
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definitely just did mine on thursday and i used the old wiring dont worry about that other crap that comes with them.
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Old Apr 25, 2004 | 11:41 AM
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yah just wire the bulbs to the old wires and you are good to go.
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Old Apr 25, 2004 | 01:11 PM
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no need to worry about a relay because your car already has a built in internal relay running to the old fog lamps.
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Old Apr 28, 2004 | 11:51 PM
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i used the stock wires for my aftermarkets, they worked fine.
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Old May 1, 2004 | 07:15 PM
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I just ordered some Hella Optilux'*, so this is good info to know Thats one less thing to worry about.....

Just make sure when you replace your fogs you aim them so you aren't blinding people at night....
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Old Aug 30, 2004 | 11:51 AM
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Does this info also apply to Angel Eye Fog Lights? I'm looking at the Hella Angel Eye'* or Pilot Angel Eye'* which have 7 different ring colours
Deb
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Old Aug 30, 2004 | 05:07 PM
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if you put in new foglights willl they be any brighter? i kno my headlights arent as bright as they should be so im setting up some basic wiring then im gonna gfet some h3 foglights and wire them to the headlight wiring
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Old Aug 30, 2004 | 10:23 PM
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Aftermarket foglights are almost always brighter.

If you have a "ring" to light you will have to add the switch to turn them on, But you can still use your stock switch for the fogs.

Also, If you use any other wiring than what comes with the foglights, You may void your warranty.
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Old Aug 31, 2004 | 12:42 AM
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so a 55watt h3 to the stock wiring for the 27 watt bulbs will still produce 55 watts?
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