Installing Foglights Right Now, Ran Into Problems

Top Gear · November 7th, 2007, 04:47 PM

My kit came in today. I'm trying to install it, but can't even get the mounts on. There isn't enough room how did you guys get it on? Plus to top it all off it didn't come with the screws.

Top Gear · November 7th, 2007, 04:52 PM

I've been working on it for nearly three hours now and all I have to show for it is removed bars where the fog lights go.

Top Gear · November 7th, 2007, 05:29 PM

I'm not doing it tonight now, getting dark. So far I removed the cup holder, coin holder and bars in the bumper. That's the only thing I'm 100% sure on how to do. I have no instructions at all no screws, so this sucks. If you can try to help me with my current problems.

How to make enough room to screw on the mounts?
How do I make sure the mounts won't come off (do I buy a size bigger screw or what)?
How do I run the wires into the car?

AtlanticBlue99 · November 7th, 2007, 05:30 PM

i had to jack the car off the ground to get under the bumper to screw the mounts in.

AtlanticBlue99 · November 7th, 2007, 05:32 PM

running the wires takes you taking a pic of color of wires and me looking at mine and correlating the wiring for you. what kind of kit did you buy? what fuse? what switch? i can take pics of mine (not til this weekend though) or walk you through it if you take pics or post up the kit you bought.

thanks, dude

Tlord18 · November 7th, 2007, 05:32 PM

Yeah i had to jack it up as well. Then i put the lights in and kept them in place with a little piece of wood which i spray painted black. It doesnt look bad at all btw

AtlanticBlue99 · November 7th, 2007, 05:33 PM

i have a plastic factory mount with little black screws. its all legit factory parts with clear lenses

Top Gear · November 7th, 2007, 06:02 PM

This is what I have: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/FORD-...3280QQtcZphoto

Jacking the car up and crawling under it sounds kinda risky too.

VSR13 · November 7th, 2007, 06:07 PM

try this... http://www.vmptuning.com/pdf/0104MB%202.0.1.pdf

AtlanticBlue99 · November 7th, 2007, 06:22 PM

i have a similar kit. if you cannot figure it out, post or pm me

Top Gear · November 7th, 2007, 07:12 PM

I read through that link several times and now I think I'll be fine. What kind of fuse will I need? I just noticed the kit didn't come with one. One more thing what size screws should I use? I want to make sure I get the right size screw because I can just see my self driving off after I install them, with a huge grin on my face. Just to come home and notice they fell off. lol
Thanks for all the help!

AtlanticBlue99 · November 7th, 2007, 07:15 PM

take the bracket to lowes and test the screws they sell if the kit doesnt say. mine came with hardware, and i cant check here at college... as far as fuse, dont worry about it if you dont have one. you dont need it for the kit to work

Onemanzu · November 8th, 2007, 12:31 AM

can't be to hard can it? just three bolts? and a few screws?

Hourofpain · November 8th, 2007, 03:58 PM

id send it back

i dont remember who
But someone makes them specific to the model year
Mostly cause of the switches are different.

AtlanticBlue99 · November 8th, 2007, 04:03 PM

Originally Posted by Hourofpain

id send it back

i dont remember who
But someone makes them specific to the model year
Mostly cause of the switches are different.

a switch is the most simple part of the kit! all it does is connect the current of the wires!

switches are universal, but mounting one is different. i have a switch that replaces the coin holder.

Hourofpain · November 8th, 2007, 04:13 PM

i like the stock look imo

and then i dont trust stuff that doesent include all i ned and isnt viable.

But i see what your saying.

id atleast get a stock switch.

but for the wiring part
you can tap into your fuse box.
just pick a fuse that suits you.
you can use one thats hot all the time or one thats only hot when your key is in the ignition and turned on.

AtlanticBlue99 · November 8th, 2007, 04:16 PM

use one thats active all the time (just like the headlights fuse). this way you can operate the fog lights just like the headlights. mine are independent of the headlights, but on the same kind of fuse

Hourofpain · November 8th, 2007, 04:39 PM

ya definately dont want them always on.

those bulbs go a nice bit quicker than your regular headlights

AtlanticBlue99 · November 8th, 2007, 05:14 PM

well the switch will keep the current from being on all the time, so they wont be always on...

Top Gear · November 8th, 2007, 07:30 PM

Originally Posted by Hourofpain

id send it back

i dont remember who
But someone makes them specific to the model year
Mostly cause of the switches are different.

This kit I have isn't OEM, but it's made specifically for my model/year. The switch is different though, so I can put it any where. The reason I didn't get a OEM kit is because this one was only $105 shipped compared to the OEM kit which is about $250.

I'll most likely will try to hide the switch some where, it mounts via two-way tap.

How would I tap into the headlight fuse? Also I never used a jack before so where would I jack it up at? Do you think I'll be able to just take a wheel off and splash guard to access the mount point easily? I'm saying this because I don't really want to jack the car up then crawl under it.

I have all the screws/U-nuts now. So I was going to get up early in the morning tomorrow (once sun comes up). To try to finish it before I have to go to work, which would give me about 4 hours.

November 7th, 2007, 04:47 PM	#1
Top Gear Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 184 iTrader: 0 reviews	Installing Foglights Right Now, Ran Into Problems My kit came in today. I'm trying to install it, but can't even get the mounts on. There isn't enough room how did you guys get it on? Plus to top it all off it didn't come with the screws. __________________ 6er

November 7th, 2007, 04:52 PM	#2
Top Gear Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 184 iTrader: 0 reviews	I've been working on it for nearly three hours now and all I have to show for it is removed bars where the fog lights go. __________________ 6er

November 7th, 2007, 05:29 PM	#3
Top Gear Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 184 iTrader: 0 reviews	I'm not doing it tonight now, getting dark. So far I removed the cup holder, coin holder and bars in the bumper. That's the only thing I'm 100% sure on how to do. I have no instructions at all no screws, so this sucks. If you can try to help me with my current problems. How to make enough room to screw on the mounts? How do I make sure the mounts won't come off (do I buy a size bigger screw or what)? How do I run the wires into the car? __________________ 6er

November 7th, 2007, 05:30 PM	#4
AtlanticBlue99 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1999 Ford Mustang V6 14.79 @ 92.15 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: University of Georgia Posts: 8,854 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	i had to jack the car off the ground to get under the bumper to screw the mounts in. __________________ ModdedAutos 1999 Mustang V6 I used to list my mods here but stopped when I exceeded 255 characters.

November 7th, 2007, 05:32 PM	#5
AtlanticBlue99 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1999 Ford Mustang V6 14.79 @ 92.15 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: University of Georgia Posts: 8,854 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	running the wires takes you taking a pic of color of wires and me looking at mine and correlating the wiring for you. what kind of kit did you buy? what fuse? what switch? i can take pics of mine (not til this weekend though) or walk you through it if you take pics or post up the kit you bought. thanks, dude __________________ ModdedAutos 1999 Mustang V6 I used to list my mods here but stopped when I exceeded 255 characters.

November 7th, 2007, 05:32 PM	#6
Tlord18 Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 132 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yeah i had to jack it up as well. Then i put the lights in and kept them in place with a little piece of wood which i spray painted black. It doesnt look bad at all btw __________________ 1998 V6, wheels,intake,headlights, foglights, 2 kicker comp vr 12's

November 7th, 2007, 05:33 PM	#7
AtlanticBlue99 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1999 Ford Mustang V6 14.79 @ 92.15 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: University of Georgia Posts: 8,854 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	i have a plastic factory mount with little black screws. its all legit factory parts with clear lenses __________________ ModdedAutos 1999 Mustang V6 I used to list my mods here but stopped when I exceeded 255 characters.

November 7th, 2007, 06:02 PM	#8
Top Gear Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 184 iTrader: 0 reviews	This is what I have: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/FORD-...3280QQtcZphoto Jacking the car up and crawling under it sounds kinda risky too. __________________ 6er

November 7th, 2007, 06:07 PM	#9
VSR13 Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 503 iTrader: 0 reviews	try this... http://www.vmptuning.com/pdf/0104MB%202.0.1.pdf

November 7th, 2007, 06:22 PM	#10
AtlanticBlue99 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1999 Ford Mustang V6 14.79 @ 92.15 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: University of Georgia Posts: 8,854 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	i have a similar kit. if you cannot figure it out, post or pm me __________________ ModdedAutos 1999 Mustang V6 I used to list my mods here but stopped when I exceeded 255 characters.

November 7th, 2007, 07:12 PM	#11
Top Gear Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 184 iTrader: 0 reviews	I read through that link several times and now I think I'll be fine. What kind of fuse will I need? I just noticed the kit didn't come with one. One more thing what size screws should I use? I want to make sure I get the right size screw because I can just see my self driving off after I install them, with a huge grin on my face. Just to come home and notice they fell off. lol Thanks for all the help! __________________ 6er

November 7th, 2007, 07:15 PM	#12
AtlanticBlue99 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1999 Ford Mustang V6 14.79 @ 92.15 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: University of Georgia Posts: 8,854 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	take the bracket to lowes and test the screws they sell if the kit doesnt say. mine came with hardware, and i cant check here at college... as far as fuse, dont worry about it if you dont have one. you dont need it for the kit to work __________________ ModdedAutos 1999 Mustang V6 I used to list my mods here but stopped when I exceeded 255 characters.

November 8th, 2007, 12:31 AM	#13
Onemanzu ¡ʇsnq ɹo uʍop ǝpısdn Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Looking for free hand jobs in poland springs nebraska... silly gooses Posts: 12,551 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	can't be to hard can it? just three bolts? and a few screws? __________________ My Foz

November 8th, 2007, 03:58 PM	#14
Hourofpain Hardcore Enthusiast 2005 Torrid Red GTO m6 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 1,524 iTrader: 0 reviews	id send it back i dont remember who But someone makes them specific to the model year Mostly cause of the switches are different. __________________ 1996 Cobra To be sold... 2005 M6 Twin Turbo GTO Torrid Red Fully Forged LS2 Block Built to handle 1000RWHP. Fully ported Dart Heads. Edelbrock Jr Intake. Custom cut upper intake plenum. APS twin Turbo System with APS twin Fuel pumps.

November 8th, 2007, 04:13 PM	#16
Hourofpain Hardcore Enthusiast 2005 Torrid Red GTO m6 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 1,524 iTrader: 0 reviews	i like the stock look imo and then i dont trust stuff that doesent include all i ned and isnt viable. But i see what your saying. id atleast get a stock switch. but for the wiring part you can tap into your fuse box. just pick a fuse that suits you. you can use one thats hot all the time or one thats only hot when your key is in the ignition and turned on. __________________ 1996 Cobra To be sold... 2005 M6 Twin Turbo GTO Torrid Red Fully Forged LS2 Block Built to handle 1000RWHP. Fully ported Dart Heads. Edelbrock Jr Intake. Custom cut upper intake plenum. APS twin Turbo System with APS twin Fuel pumps.

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November 8th, 2007, 04:16 PM	#17
AtlanticBlue99 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1999 Ford Mustang V6 14.79 @ 92.15 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: University of Georgia Posts: 8,854 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	use one thats active all the time (just like the headlights fuse). this way you can operate the fog lights just like the headlights. mine are independent of the headlights, but on the same kind of fuse __________________ ModdedAutos 1999 Mustang V6 I used to list my mods here but stopped when I exceeded 255 characters.

November 8th, 2007, 04:39 PM	#18
Hourofpain Hardcore Enthusiast 2005 Torrid Red GTO m6 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 1,524 iTrader: 0 reviews	ya definately dont want them always on. those bulbs go a nice bit quicker than your regular headlights __________________ 1996 Cobra To be sold... 2005 M6 Twin Turbo GTO Torrid Red Fully Forged LS2 Block Built to handle 1000RWHP. Fully ported Dart Heads. Edelbrock Jr Intake. Custom cut upper intake plenum. APS twin Turbo System with APS twin Fuel pumps.

November 8th, 2007, 05:14 PM	#19
AtlanticBlue99 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1999 Ford Mustang V6 14.79 @ 92.15 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: University of Georgia Posts: 8,854 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	well the switch will keep the current from being on all the time, so they wont be always on... __________________ ModdedAutos 1999 Mustang V6 I used to list my mods here but stopped when I exceeded 255 characters.

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