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Stock Switch + Factory Fogs + KC Apollos = Whaaaa?

Old Jul 21, 2012 | 09:24 AM
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It was the ground from the lights to the cowling. I changed it to a bolt underneath the cowling and I'm working now.
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Old Aug 31, 2012 | 07:21 AM
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Originally Posted by v8zracer260z
Yes you can use the factory foglamp wiring.I would use them to control a relay though so there is no load at your switch. To do this check the existing fog lamp wiring to see if the power or ground is switched. It is more often the positive side that is switched. Get a bosch relay and you will see four or five spades on it. if it is a four pin there will be two vertical pins (85 and 86) in the right and left and the two middle (30 and 87) will be at 90 degree angle to themselves. If it is a five pin you wont use the center pin (87a). Now the relay is controled by the two outer pins (85 and 86) on positive and one negative and doesn't matter which one you use for + or - . the center pins (30 and 87) are used for your power and load (lights). If the fogs are + switched then run it to the side terminal and ground the other side. If they are - switched then attach an ignition on feed to the other side to prevent you from leaving on your lights. Attach a wire from the battery to one of the center terminals and the last one to your lights. Now when you turn on your fog lights it will energize the relay and turn on your new lights. The will get full power to your lights and remove any load to your switches. This can be used for and relay for accessories too. Any question pm me and I'll help you out. Hope this helps out. Rick

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Instead of the switch from ignition use your factory fog lamp wiring to control the relay
This is what I want to do - I just wish I could understand it! Do you have a version for dummies?
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Old Aug 31, 2012 | 08:56 AM
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Unfortunately, this is the version for dummies...
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Old Aug 31, 2012 | 09:50 AM
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Dangit. Ok, where do I insert it in the schematic?

Holy Hell why are relays 15 bucks. Damnit. Last set of KC's that I'll buy. Should of stuck with Hellas.
Glad you got them working! Just to be clear, though, you would have needed a relay no matter which brand of light you threw on.
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Old Aug 31, 2012 | 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by JK-UTE
Unfortunately, this is the version for dummies...
That's what I was worried about...
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