Aftermarket Fogs? Could Use Input..

steveg warwick · 03-20-2005, 01:04 PM

After finding out that my xe 4x2 does not have factory witing for fogs, I decided to go with an aftermarket kit. I am just trying to figure out how i can wire these, so that they will come on with my headlights, (not parking lights). I don't want to use a switch as would be included with the fog light kit, so I'm asking all those electrical wizards out there to clue me in ....

can I tap into the (+) wire of the headlight, and simply replace the fuse in the block with a larger cap. fuse if necessary? (seems like the simplest route)

or is there a safer, more involved way to get them to work like I'd like (headlights on)

I guess I'm looking for more of a daytime running light effect than a fog light. Just don't like the empty light sockets on the front of the titan. looks unfinished.

thanks!

TIsTAN · 03-20-2005, 01:35 PM

find the headlight wire and add a 5-terminal relay. when the headlights are turned on, it triggers the relay and feeds power to your fogs.

the headlight wire will be connected to terminals 85 and 86. choose one and then ground the other. feed power to terminal 30. attached the positive lead from the fog to terminal 87. leave 87a disconnected.