Wiring harness question

[smithe1811]

I just picked up some used fog/driving lights with no wiring and rather than paying out the wazoo for a harness from a company, i want to just do it myself. So the question is what parts and what gauge/type of wire will i need to to wire 55watt lights. also a half arsed diagram would help if someone has one. thanks!

 

Erik :beerhead:

[Wildman]

Here's a basic How-to for wiring the fog lights.

 

There's no mention of the wire gauge, I would think 14 ga would be a good choice.

 

Also, if you pull power out of the fuse box, your fog lights will turn off with the key off.

[smithe1811]

So how would i do it without tying them in with the headlights?

[Eagle]

So how would i do it without tying them in with the headlights?

First, check your state laws. Most states (and I think the Feds) require that fog lights MUST turn off when you switch to high beams. "Driving" lights MUST switch off when you switch to low beams.

 

Trying to do it without a feed from the headlights is probably illegal.

[Wildman]

 

That's what the "Green" wire in the 'how-to' is showing, and explaining. The switch would make the selection between which lights you have, and when the head lights are on High beam or low beam.

[smithe1811]

So how would i do it without tying them in with the headlights?

First, check your state laws. Most states (and I think the Feds) require that fog lights MUST turn off when you switch to high beams. "Driving" lights MUST switch off when you switch to low beams.

 

Trying to do it without a feed from the headlights is probably illegal.

 

referring to the ones that will be mounted on my rollbar. sorry, i should have just said that in the first place :dunce: also , where is a good place to get a relay for the ones that will be tied in with the headlights?

 

Erik :beerhead: