More Foglight Questions

**Superu264** · 04-19-2006, 04:50 PM

I just got a set a 96 gt foglights (from Gator GT) and Im looking for some bulbs, a thread on NASIOC said they take H3's? I have no idea what that means.

Are H3s universal? Can I walk into Pep Boys and just buy a set of "H3" bulbs or am I better off going to the dealer? I guess this is more of a lighting question than a foglight question.

**Plays_with_Toys** · 04-19-2006, 05:29 PM

Pretty much any fog light will take an H3 bulb, it is very universal.

www.rallylights.com

**Superu264** · 04-19-2006, 06:05 PM

are all H3s the same? or am I looking for a specific wattage or volts?

**shazapple** · 04-19-2006, 06:09 PM

Im pretty sure theyre all the same. 12V55W. Take a look at the current bulbs (if you have them)

this is what all H3's Ive ever seen look like

**Superu264** · 04-19-2006, 06:37 PM

I dont have the bulbs but thanks for the picture, I have something to go by now.

**Plays_with_Toys** · 04-19-2006, 10:30 PM

just a question... Why'd you get GT fog lamps when they won't fit in your bumper?

**Superu264** · 04-19-2006, 11:13 PM

96 gt

95-96 were the same

edit: maybe they're not gt what do I know.. GatorGT said they were gt, so I believed him

**Wiscon_Mark** · 04-19-2006, 11:18 PM

the 96 GT did have those fogs, there weren't many 96 GTs though. The 97 GTs had the bumpers with the wider fog openings. I have the same fogs as you do though.

**Superu264** · 04-19-2006, 11:20 PM

Yeah I cant wait to put them in.. well once I buy some bulbs

a little OT but are the wires for the switch in the dash already or will I have some work to do?

**Wiscon_Mark** · 04-19-2006, 11:22 PM

you have work to do. If there wasn't already a switch, there will be no pre-existing wiring.

**Superu264** · 04-19-2006, 11:30 PM

crap

and of course its going to rain all weekend

does this mean there are no wires in the bumper/fender as well for the foglights?

**Wiscon_Mark** · 04-19-2006, 11:34 PM

correct-o.

You may want to pickup a relay from Radio shack as well as a decent amount of wiring.

**Superu264** · 04-19-2006, 11:36 PM

well, I'll be an EXTREMELY active SL-i member the next few days

**shazapple** · 04-19-2006, 11:46 PM

Heres the basic hookup of my last system.

this page shows the bling bling switch I hooked up. just drilled and cut the switch blank/filler thing.
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/486027/7

Marks thread has useful info on wiring up a stock switch
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?t=2217

A relay has 4 connectors on it. there should be something on the packaging saying which connector does what (each connector has a number) and if not thres probably something on the web.

**Superu264** · 04-19-2006, 11:58 PM

good stuff

ill put up some pics tomorrow of what Im working with, maybe give you guys a better idea of whats going on, because I certainly dont

being a nooB = crap

**Superu264** · 04-20-2006, 03:14 PM

here is the switch with connector:

where does the relay go?

and the foglight:

will I have to cut off that connector and just run the wire?

**shazapple** · 04-20-2006, 03:33 PM

The relay can go anywhere, I have mine sitting by my fuse box

Probably the easiest way would be to cut it off, but with mine I'd like to try and keep it.

**Plays_with_Toys** · 04-20-2006, 06:17 PM

Your switch has relay built in, I thought. No need for a seperate one. You'll just have to find a wire diagram for what each of those wires are for (ground, power, power from a seperate circuit, etc...)

**phi11** · 04-20-2006, 06:29 PM

um......I don't think that the relay is built in,
I just took apart a switch, and all it is, is a switch,
someone back-me up on this on.
I think that I have the pin read out, one sec.

yep....

hope this helps.

**shazapple** · 04-20-2006, 08:40 PM

The switch is definitly NOT a relay.

**Plays_with_Toys** · 04-20-2006, 10:55 PM

Well then, thank you for correcting me... I thought I had read that was a relay unit in the back, but now I know I'm wrong.

**Superu264** · 04-20-2006, 10:59 PM

I have the wiring diagram.. cant figure out how to post it on here though

**Wiscon_Mark** · 04-20-2006, 11:02 PM

Originally Posted by Plays_with_Toys

Well then, thank you for correcting me... I thought I had read that was a relay unit in the back, but now I know I'm wrong.

You might be thinking of the second power out wire...the switch has the option to control two devices.

**Superu264** · 04-21-2006, 03:54 PM

Lee: what is your relay actually mounted to?

**shazapple** · 04-21-2006, 04:02 PM

I just put it on the bolt hold the fusebox down (picture above). its not the best place but its good enough. You could also try putting it on the firewall. Anywheres good really as long as its not flopping around excessivly.

**Superu264** · 04-21-2006, 05:18 PM

sounds good, I cant wait to get out there and ruin my electrical system! :-D

**Plays_with_Toys** · 04-21-2006, 07:24 PM

there's also some holes right behind the headlight. It looks like something for a horn to mount to... maybe there is supposed to be a horn there? Anyway, thats where I mounted my relay. By the way, the small holes look threaded, but they are not. A 5mm bolt does go in nicely and might wiggle out over time, but is a decent fit. So maybe something a hair larger, or and expanding screw, like for dry wall could work or something. Atleast then the relay is hidden.

**Legacy4Life** · 04-22-2006, 05:46 AM

I actually mounted mine underneath the dash with the inline fuses. A little more wire, but they are up out of the way too.

**blueb3** · 08-28-2006, 02:41 PM

Can't wait till tomorrow to put this thread to good use! Mine are coming tomorrow morning from j-hot imports on e-bay ($50 bucks shipped) YAY! I'll finally be able to see at night!!

**GrassyKnoll** · 08-28-2006, 03:11 PM

fog lights don't help with foreward visibility that much if you have them adjusted correctly

The only time they really helped me was when I adjusted my fog lights as high beams for the HIDs

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