Independently wiring foglights

ZoomZoomMFer · September 9th, 2007, 08:04 PM

hey guys i was just wondering.. how do you make it so your foglights come on without the headlights on? i read the article on AM and went out and did it and it didnt work

.. any ideas fellas?

jersey98gt · September 9th, 2007, 09:16 PM

ttt

MustangMatt96GT · September 9th, 2007, 09:21 PM

u wired it wrong

G.T. Rags · September 9th, 2007, 09:46 PM

my fogs are messed up.......they only come on until the headlights r on, as apposed to when u turn the running lights on

ZoomZoomMFer · September 9th, 2007, 09:57 PM

well matt can you help me out here lol or can anyone help me out... i connected the black and red wire from the fog switch the the outgoing purple and orange wire from the convert. adapter..

96Snaker · September 9th, 2007, 11:54 PM

I did the AM directions as well, however they worked out perfectly for me. I love the look of the fogs on with only the driving lights... cool effect.

PM sent...

Ryan Paymaster · September 10th, 2007, 12:49 AM

Originally Posted by 96GTRagTop

my fogs are messed up.......they only come on until the headlights r on, as apposed to when u turn the running lights on

I think this is how it is supposed to be stock, mine are the same way.

My 2000 Cougar however would let you run fogs w/ running lights only stock.

G.T. Rags · September 10th, 2007, 01:08 PM

Originally Posted by Ryan Paymaster

Originally Posted by 96GTRagTop

my fogs are messed up.......they only come on until the headlights r on, as apposed to when u turn the running lights on

I think this is how it is supposed to be stock, mine are the same way.

My 2000 Cougar however would let you run fogs w/ running lights only stock.

wierd....my 95 F.0'sfogs used to turn on with running lights

bbrewer03 · September 10th, 2007, 07:32 PM

First off two words............Volt Meter lol
My foglights will not work until i have lights on also..........this is normal.
As for solving your problem get a volt meter and measure the voltage at the convertable wires. Should be 12v +- as long as the key is on.

Oh yeah.........and once you do this dont forget to turn your foglights off along with your headlights lol

jbm5781 · September 11th, 2007, 02:01 PM

Ok, if you disconnected the purple and orange wire, that's why it isn't working. You have to swap the red and black wire with the blue and red this should get it working

ZoomZoomMFer · September 11th, 2007, 02:55 PM

oook thanks alot jbm and that wire should also be on the vert. adapter?

jbm5781 · September 11th, 2007, 03:44 PM

Yeah if you are looking at the red/black wire, its right below it. All you have to do is pull the red/black wire and switch it with the blue/red wire right beneath it. They should both be the 2nd wires from the right side on the plug. If you are holding the plug in your hand, red/black should be on top and blue/red should be on bottom. Just pull both out and flip them. This will get your fog lights working with your running lights and give you the look you want.

No problem on the help man. I just happened to read over it and see where you had pulled the purple/orange wire. Maybe no one else saw that part.

Enjoy the new look. I know I have.

ZoomZoomMFer · September 11th, 2007, 03:53 PM

hold on a second lol ... so you cut the red and black wire and the blue and red... then you connect the blue and red from the plug to the red and black wire going away from the plug?

ZoomZoomMFer · September 11th, 2007, 03:59 PM

o sorry i didnt even see that but i really wanted them to work without any of the lights on thats where i got the purple and orange..

jbm5781 · September 11th, 2007, 05:13 PM

Oh my bad... Maybe I wasn't reading close enough. Those instructions from AM are kinda tough to follow. I'm not sure about how to run them without running them through either your running lights or headlights.

Sorry I couldn't help man.

stanglifemike · April 29th, 2010, 10:04 AM

Yes, I know its a zombie thread.....but wanted to keep the info together. Any one have a link to wiring the fogs to come on by themselves and to run with the brights on?

zinc-vert02 · April 29th, 2010, 10:07 AM

mine are on a switch

tfofkyle · April 29th, 2010, 04:22 PM

Originally Posted by stanglifemike

Yes, I know its a zombie thread.....but wanted to keep the info together. Any one have a link to wiring the fogs to come on by themselves and to run with the brights on?

Mustangworld Fog light re-wire

^ if you follow this setup, your fogs will run so long as your key is in the on position (forward - to where your fuel pump primes)

stanglifemike · May 13th, 2010, 04:29 PM

so with that it will work whenever the factory foglight switch is on, correct? no matter whether your headlights are on or not, or even if they're on bright?

tfofkyle · May 13th, 2010, 04:37 PM

the fogs will work as long as you have your key in the ignition and forward at least to the first click (run) they will not stay on if your keys are out of the ignition, or if your key is turned backwards to the accessory position. it doesnt matter if your headlights are on, it doesnt matter if your brights are on, the only thing that matters is the key. i followed that method because i didnt want to accidentally leave my fogs on and drain my battery.

September 9th, 2007, 08:04 PM	#1
ZoomZoomMFer zippeewannabee 06' Mazda Speed6 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 3,211 iTrader: 17 reviews	Independently wiring foglights hey guys i was just wondering.. how do you make it so your foglights come on without the headlights on? i read the article on AM and went out and did it and it didnt work .. any ideas fellas?

September 9th, 2007, 09:16 PM	#2
jersey98gt Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 661 iTrader: 0 reviews	ttt __________________ -BBK CAI, BASSANI CB + X, SCT 93 tune, 4.10s, Cobra brakes, Cobra R wrapped in nitto 555 tire. -College Football and studies take up the bulk of my time.

September 9th, 2007, 09:21 PM	#3
MustangMatt96GT Proud American 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 10,689 iTrader: 3 reviews	u wired it wrong __________________ RIP Travis Billings Special Thanks to: Andrews Racing Transmissions Baseline Suspensions 25.3 SFI Chassis Build Never Lift Racecars

September 9th, 2007, 09:57 PM	#5
ZoomZoomMFer zippeewannabee 06' Mazda Speed6 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 3,211 iTrader: 17 reviews	well matt can you help me out here lol or can anyone help me out... i connected the black and red wire from the fog switch the the outgoing purple and orange wire from the convert. adapter.. __________________ Cobb SRI \| Eibach ProKit \| JBR Short Shift Plate \| JBR Rear Motor Mount

September 9th, 2007, 11:54 PM	#6
96Snaker MM's Coffee Addict 1999 SVT Cobra 441rwhp/393rwtq Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 2,164 iTrader: 0 reviews	I did the AM directions as well, however they worked out perfectly for me. I love the look of the fogs on with only the driving lights... cool effect. PM sent... __________________ Vortech V2, intercooled @ 10psi. Maximum Motorsports supsension goodie bag car less roll cage. Built '04 IRS. Hodge-podge of Roush/Stalker panels.

September 10th, 2007, 07:32 PM	#9
bbrewer03 Regular 1997 Mustang GT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kentucky Posts: 178 iTrader: 0 reviews	First off two words............Volt Meter lol My foglights will not work until i have lights on also..........this is normal. As for solving your problem get a volt meter and measure the voltage at the convertable wires. Should be 12v +- as long as the key is on. Oh yeah.........and once you do this dont forget to turn your foglights off along with your headlights lol __________________ 1997 GT Cobra R Hood, Cobra Front bumper, MSD plug wires, Tailights, Projector headlights, 18x9 chrome bullet wheels in front and 18x10s in back, Tunable Induction Cold air intake, flowmaster mufflers. 4.10 Gears.

September 11th, 2007, 02:01 PM	#10
jbm5781 Regular Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hattiesburg,MS Posts: 235 iTrader: 0 reviews	Ok, if you disconnected the purple and orange wire, that's why it isn't working. You have to swap the red and black wire with the blue and red this should get it working __________________ Who cares what your import looks like... They'll all be laughing at you at the finish line.

September 11th, 2007, 02:55 PM	#11
ZoomZoomMFer zippeewannabee 06' Mazda Speed6 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 3,211 iTrader: 17 reviews	oook thanks alot jbm and that wire should also be on the vert. adapter? __________________ Cobb SRI \| Eibach ProKit \| JBR Short Shift Plate \| JBR Rear Motor Mount

September 11th, 2007, 03:44 PM	#12
jbm5781 Regular Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hattiesburg,MS Posts: 235 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yeah if you are looking at the red/black wire, its right below it. All you have to do is pull the red/black wire and switch it with the blue/red wire right beneath it. They should both be the 2nd wires from the right side on the plug. If you are holding the plug in your hand, red/black should be on top and blue/red should be on bottom. Just pull both out and flip them. This will get your fog lights working with your running lights and give you the look you want. No problem on the help man. I just happened to read over it and see where you had pulled the purple/orange wire. Maybe no one else saw that part. Enjoy the new look. I know I have. __________________ Who cares what your import looks like... They'll all be laughing at you at the finish line.

September 11th, 2007, 03:53 PM	#13
ZoomZoomMFer zippeewannabee 06' Mazda Speed6 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 3,211 iTrader: 17 reviews	hold on a second lol ... so you cut the red and black wire and the blue and red... then you connect the blue and red from the plug to the red and black wire going away from the plug? __________________ Cobb SRI \| Eibach ProKit \| JBR Short Shift Plate \| JBR Rear Motor Mount

September 11th, 2007, 03:59 PM	#14
ZoomZoomMFer zippeewannabee 06' Mazda Speed6 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 3,211 iTrader: 17 reviews	o sorry i didnt even see that but i really wanted them to work without any of the lights on thats where i got the purple and orange..

September 11th, 2007, 05:13 PM	#15
jbm5781 Regular Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hattiesburg,MS Posts: 235 iTrader: 0 reviews	Oh my bad... Maybe I wasn't reading close enough. Those instructions from AM are kinda tough to follow. I'm not sure about how to run them without running them through either your running lights or headlights. Sorry I couldn't help man. __________________ Who cares what your import looks like... They'll all be laughing at you at the finish line.

April 29th, 2010, 10:04 AM	#16
stanglifemike IBEATU 06 GT, 98 GT, & 93 Notch Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Douglasville, GA Posts: 5,937 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yes, I know its a zombie thread.....but wanted to keep the info together. Any one have a link to wiring the fogs to come on by themselves and to run with the brights on? __________________ 98 GT: some stuff 06 GT: more stuff 93 Notch: 4 cyl at birth, now 5.0 drivetrain and stock exterior and interior= True Sleeper Paxton/Vortech Crew Member #3 FRPP's #1 Dealer Injected Engineering BMR Suspension

April 29th, 2010, 10:07 AM	#17
zinc-vert02 Bringing Yellow Back 2002 mustang gt 12.2 at 117 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: WISCONSIN Posts: 9,965 iTrader: 1 reviews	mine are on a switch __________________ SOON TO BE 5.4 3V POWERD WITH A ROUSH CHARGER HELPING IT BAMA Performance Drag Team Member #4

May 13th, 2010, 04:29 PM	#19
stanglifemike IBEATU 06 GT, 98 GT, & 93 Notch Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Douglasville, GA Posts: 5,937 iTrader: 0 reviews	so with that it will work whenever the factory foglight switch is on, correct? no matter whether your headlights are on or not, or even if they're on bright? __________________ 98 GT: some stuff 06 GT: more stuff 93 Notch: 4 cyl at birth, now 5.0 drivetrain and stock exterior and interior= True Sleeper Paxton/Vortech Crew Member #3 FRPP's #1 Dealer Injected Engineering BMR Suspension

May 13th, 2010, 04:37 PM	#20
tfofkyle Hardcore Enthusiast 02 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 1,682 iTrader: 0 reviews	the fogs will work as long as you have your key in the ignition and forward at least to the first click (run) they will not stay on if your keys are out of the ignition, or if your key is turned backwards to the accessory position. it doesnt matter if your headlights are on, it doesnt matter if your brights are on, the only thing that matters is the key. i followed that method because i didnt want to accidentally leave my fogs on and drain my battery. __________________

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