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RED IS 91

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« on: July 06, 2008, 10:20:33 AM »
I always wanted my fog lights to be on all the time when running but the only mod I saw was to have them on when the lows and highs were on . I wanted the fogs to act as running lights and be on as soon as the car was started .I know in Canada that's the way they came but for us in the USA  it was not the case.
This how I did it .

Find the fog light relay in the amongst the fuses and remove it  .



I found ignition power at empty fuse location #16 , "heated seats ",
which is not used in the 318is .



I made a jumper wire out of some wire and spade connectors.



I connected the wire from the two locations .




Finished look .



Results

If you were worried about fusing this you could solder or connect a fusible link into the line .
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« Reply #1 on: July 06, 2008, 10:36:42 AM »
Clever I suppose, but I don't get the fascination with running fog lights in anything but fog.
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« Reply #2 on: July 06, 2008, 12:18:38 PM »
Do you also have it set up where you can run your high beams and low beams at the same time?
I read that in some states it is illegal to have more than 4 lights on at one time.
I don't know if that is true or not, just read it somewhere on the net.
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« Reply #3 on: July 06, 2008, 12:41:27 PM »
Quote from: Wise Old Dog;52718
Do you also have it set up where you can run your high beams and low beams at the same time?
I read that in some states it is illegal to have more than 4 lights on at one time.
I don't know if that is true or not, just read it somewhere on the net.

Yes, with the high beams on all six lights will be lit.
Illegal ???? I don't know
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« Reply #4 on: July 06, 2008, 11:53:43 PM »
Cool mod... I was wondering how to do this exact thing.  Unlike the guy above, I do like driving with fogs on all the time as I like the visibility.  Meaning I like ppl to see me... plus I do like the way a car looks running fogs even during day.

To each his own.
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« Reply #5 on: July 07, 2008, 04:09:02 PM »
That's what Euro ellipsoids with city lights are for.  :D
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« Reply #6 on: July 07, 2008, 07:13:05 PM »
Bad azz my friend I am doing this tomorrow. woot
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« Reply #7 on: July 10, 2008, 10:44:44 PM »
I'd definitely recommend running a fuse in line....just in case
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« Reply #8 on: July 14, 2008, 12:11:14 PM »
Here in massachusetts, if you have the fogs on when ther is no fog, the cops get a bit frustrated.  Illegal no, dangerous for getting pulled over, yes.
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« Reply #9 on: July 15, 2008, 12:15:06 AM »
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Here in massachusetts, if you have the fogs on when ther is no fog, the cops get a bit frustrated.  Illegal no, dangerous for getting pulled over, yes.


That's weird... and to me doesn't really make sense.  They act as daytime running lights if you drive with them on during the day?  Not hurting anyone... only helping ppl to notice your vehicle.  LOL I'd get pulled over constantly then, and would have to call a few supervisors in the process.  Probably wouldn't go anywhere, but if the cop who pulled me over was going to waste my time, I'm going to waste his as well.  Especially if they aren't actually illegal.  LOL I better have been speeding.  :D
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« Reply #10 on: July 15, 2008, 12:16:45 AM »
Quote from: Wise Old Dog;52718
Do you also have it set up where you can run your high beams and low beams at the same time?
I read that in some states it is illegal to have more than 4 lights on at one time.
I don't know if that is true or not, just read it somewhere on the net.


That is true here in San Antonio, TX.  But you have to seriously have your car riced out to get pulled over for it.
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« Reply #11 on: July 15, 2008, 01:47:29 AM »
no relay needed?


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« Reply #12 on: January 29, 2012, 01:26:27 AM »
can any update this with pics ? trying to do this on 91
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« Reply #13 on: January 29, 2012, 08:11:44 AM »
here in Jersey,  if your car has fogs,  they have to be wired so that they go out when the high beams are turned on.   Some like it this way, some like it that way,  and some, like me, got no dam fog light to worry about:D
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« Reply #14 on: February 01, 2012, 12:03:58 AM »
I'm guessing that most all of the board members are located in the United States. I do know for a fact and first hand experience that in Switzerland, Germany, Austria and France, it is illegal to drive on the Autobahn without some kind of headlight or fog light on at all times. This is a good thing especially when driving in Switzerland...because the Swiss are horrible drivers and one must be seen when surrounded by Swiss drivers! :D

I like the idea of wiring the fog lights to come on and stay on for visibility/safety sake. Thank you OP for posting this thread...back in 2008!
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