G-031: DIY Accord foglight mod without removing A-Spec and bumper
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Well done!
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#287
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LEDs actually arrived back in June, but I installed my headlights yesterday, so I'll post up the pics. The headlights are pretty pretty bright with the ZKWr lens, so the LEDs compliment the headlights very well. Fogs are 6k, headlights are stock 4300k, corners are switchbacks 6k, and the inner DRL ring on the headlights are 5k LED to match the stocks.
V-LED H11 6k bulb (off)
V-LED H11 6k bulb (off)
#288
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Can someone tell me if these are direct bulb replacements for the accord fogs? By that, I mean I don't have to hook up the HID's or have the HID relay harness? I have both for the HID conversion, but would rather not have to go through the wiring of that. Especially since I haven't found a thorough DIY for the HID's. It would be great if I could just change the bulbs. $59 is a bit steep, but worth it to get rid of the stock bulb color. Thanks!
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Bladehopper82 (04-13-2012)
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You can just buy the LEDs and plug them in as if you were using halogens, I believe.
You don't need an HID ballast (big no no) and you wouldn't need a relay harness...LEDs can't destroy your wiring.
Just plug them in.
The only reason why LEDs in DRL needs a harness and resistors is because the DRL indicator on the instrument panel would come on.
You're okay with the fogs!
You don't need an HID ballast (big no no) and you wouldn't need a relay harness...LEDs can't destroy your wiring.
Just plug them in.
The only reason why LEDs in DRL needs a harness and resistors is because the DRL indicator on the instrument panel would come on.
You're okay with the fogs!
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Bladehopper82 (04-13-2012)
#290
University of Tennessee
You can just buy the LEDs and plug them in as if you were using halogens, I believe.
You don't need an HID ballast (big no no) and you wouldn't need a relay harness...LEDs can't destroy your wiring.
Just plug them in.
The only reason why LEDs in DRL needs a harness and resistors is because the DRL indicator on the instrument panel would come on.
You're okay with the fogs!
You don't need an HID ballast (big no no) and you wouldn't need a relay harness...LEDs can't destroy your wiring.
Just plug them in.
The only reason why LEDs in DRL needs a harness and resistors is because the DRL indicator on the instrument panel would come on.
You're okay with the fogs!
#291
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Yeah HID kits sell real quick.
The only thing with LEDs is the brightness isn't good.
The only thing with LEDs is the brightness isn't good.
#292
University of Tennessee
That's even better. I never use the stock fogs. I'm just looking for a nice color to make it look better than the stock bulbs as opposed to the functionality. I'm going to order them right now.
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#294
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I'm buying the 6000k. I want white with a hint of blue. I think they will go better with the stock headlights. This is the ones I just purchased.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/380335431893...84.m1439.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/380335431893...84.m1439.l2649
#298
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It won't block airflow. The CAI doesn't do much for performance by itself to notice much a difference anyway. The addition of the fogs isn't going to block the CAI from sucking in air. The performance won't be affected.
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Hey,
Im new on here but i have a quick question. After i installed the foglight mod, i noticed my battery was weak and eventually died within a week. I am not sure if i was a coinicedence or not. I also have a sub hooked up to the battery. But has anybody else had any battery problems with their mods?? thanks!!
Im new on here but i have a quick question. After i installed the foglight mod, i noticed my battery was weak and eventually died within a week. I am not sure if i was a coinicedence or not. I also have a sub hooked up to the battery. But has anybody else had any battery problems with their mods?? thanks!!
#301
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If its directly to the battery with no switch or signal wire, its going to constantly draw power from the battery, eventually killing it. From what you said, it sounds like your sub is doing that.
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Well, i have the honda accord switch for the fogs installed. And i also have a switch (in cabin) that "should" cut power from battery to my capacitor/amp/sub. So this is where i am confused. But i also tested my battery and it seemed like it had enough power to be used. Maybe i didnt connect everything tightly to the battery, plus i had A LOT of corrosion build up.
Im such a newb
Im such a newb
#303
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Hey guys,
I new to this forum and actually this is my first post I have a 2004 TL and I m really interested to get these fogs install. As per this post; it doesn't seem any easy. Anyways, I'm about to order Accord foglights from HondaAccessories.com. Are their fog lights actually OEM ? Do I just need to order the fog light kit and it comes with all the switches, harnesses, trims and so on or do I need to order something extra ? and just for some help and suggestion, which HID kit would go well with WDP/Tan intertior. I have Nokya Hyper Yellow's as a DRL's. Any suggestions would be greatly apprecited.
Thanks
SJ
I new to this forum and actually this is my first post I have a 2004 TL and I m really interested to get these fogs install. As per this post; it doesn't seem any easy. Anyways, I'm about to order Accord foglights from HondaAccessories.com. Are their fog lights actually OEM ? Do I just need to order the fog light kit and it comes with all the switches, harnesses, trims and so on or do I need to order something extra ? and just for some help and suggestion, which HID kit would go well with WDP/Tan intertior. I have Nokya Hyper Yellow's as a DRL's. Any suggestions would be greatly apprecited.
Thanks
SJ
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If you're from the GTA, I can do the install for you.
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sharjeelj (12-25-2012)
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Thanks man. Is it just a fog kit I need to order or there's any extra stuff required ? I'm around Mississauga area. Btw what would be the bulb size for the fogs so I can order HID kit at the same time. I m looking for something 3000k, which brand is reputable ?
Thanks,
SJ
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sharjeelj (12-26-2012)
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Thanks man. Is it just a fog kit I need to order or there's any extra stuff required ? I'm around Mississauga area. Btw what would be the bulb size for the fogs so I can order HID kit at the same time. I m looking for something 3000k, which brand is reputable ?
Thanks,
SJ
Thanks,
SJ
If not, you'd have to go to canadian tire to buy wires, an inline fuse, splice connector, and lots of butt connectors and such.
AckTL05's pre-wired kit comes with all that.
As stated, the HID you'd need is H11.
Cheers
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sharjeelj (12-26-2012)
#311
Order the fog kit from AckTL05 that comes with everything plug and play and prewired.
If not, you'd have to go to canadian tire to buy wires, an inline fuse, splice connector, and lots of butt connectors and such.
AckTL05's pre-wired kit comes with all that.
As stated, the HID you'd need is H11.
Cheers
If not, you'd have to go to canadian tire to buy wires, an inline fuse, splice connector, and lots of butt connectors and such.
AckTL05's pre-wired kit comes with all that.
As stated, the HID you'd need is H11.
Cheers
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here's the link to it: http://www.theretrofitsource.com/pro...oducts_id=3955
Thanks,
SJ
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will do sir. I'm just about to order the morimoto 3000k hid kit, but i'm not sure which harness type to choose. Can someone please advise.
Here's the link to it: http://www.theretrofitsource.com/pro...oducts_id=3955
thanks,
sj
Here's the link to it: http://www.theretrofitsource.com/pro...oducts_id=3955
thanks,
sj
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