dumbaznboy

I was wondering if it was possible to fit fog lights into the clear corners of my car (3.0), cuz ive seen a 3.2 CL-S do it, but i duno if my 99 3.0's corners are big enuf...thnx for any info

1StGenCL

I dont think any CLS owner has done it. I know they have put them in their "road lamp" housings but not there corner lights. As for doing it to ours, if you could find a small enough fog you probably could do it but fogs get extremely hot and would probably melt your clear corner.

dumbaznboy

well i meant the lights on the bottom of the bumper...
...
damn it...i dun want it to melt tho...shoot

dustbuster4

Why not just install the OEM fog lights? All CLs are prewired for them, and they only take about 90 minutes to install.

dumbaznboy

i dun like the extra bulbs hanging....i like the clean look

1StGenCL

Get some HIDs, then you wont need fogs nearly as much

Frogman

Why don't you find some rectangle ones that look the same size as tha corner lights. Mount them right next to your clear corners. That is what I plan to do but haven't done it yet.

ding069

I was thinking abot doing something like that to my cl. I looked into it and the fog/driving lamps i would use are the piaa 2100 series. They are euro clear lensed, but have a blue tint due to the bulbs. Here check them out:
http://www.piaa.com/displayLamp.php3?inc=2100x.html

dumbaznboy

i want to get HIDs but they are expensive (rite?)...and like i said b4, I dont like the look of extra housings hanging out front, when and if i get some money I'll probably look into those PIAAs and see if they fit into the turning signal housings...

joeshmoe

I just got my OEM lights from Warren this week. Gonna put them in either tonight after work or sometime this weekend.

Frogman

How much were your OEM fog lights the dealer quote me 2 something so i just said forget that

joeshmoe

I got them for $175 shipped. He might still have some if your interested. His email is moose@dccnet.com. He used to put them on ebay and they ususally went for around $100, but I haven't seen them on there in a while.

dustbuster4

Warner still sells them on eBay. He selling a set right now: http://cgi6.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...rid=moose68163

I got mine from him about a year ago for $99.00! :P



dumbaznboy: I like your idea. I was looking at a 2nd gen today, and thought your idea was cool.

Unfortunately, I think that even if you were to swap in a higher power harness, the bulbs would melt the lenses.

The harness/bulbs that are currently in the 2nd Gen CL are so weak, that for 2003, they don't even have the road lamps anymore.

dumbaznboy

damn that blows...thnx for the headsup dust....goes for everyone else that voiced their opinions...

CLBizno

All pre-wired for fog lamps?? That's simply badass! I had no idea, good to know.....

3.0RojoCL99

to turn them on ,is it wired to your driving lamps or do you get a
switch to add to the interior

ding069

Why not just install the OEM fog lights? All CLs are prewired for them, and they only take about 90 minutes to install.

Dust, what do you mean by prewired?? Not having to run a harnes or no need to install a switch? I am curious?

dumbaznboy

like i said b4...i just dont like the idea of having two extra bulb housings on my car, I want more of a "stealth" mod...

cor

i go with dust... OEM fog lights-- by prewired, he means... i'm pretty sure all you have to do is add the switch in.. (opposite of the seat warmer switches) you just have to hook up the fog lights to the wires and you're good to go

3.0RojoCL99

ON MY CL BOTH SIDEDS ARE SEAT WARMERS CAN I SWITCH ONE OUT AND REPLACE IT WITH A SWITCH FROM A97-98 CL

dustbuster4

All 1st gen CLs are prewired for the OEM fog light kit. When you buy the kit, you only need to plug the harness from the kit into the harness that's under the hood (at the fire wall), then mount the switch into the appropriate location (just pry up the "dummy" plug, and the connector is right there)! Obviously, there's more involved to mount the lights in the bumper, the the wiring is simple.

There are 2 kits: The '97 kit, and the '98-'99 kit.

Basically, the only difference is where the interior switch is located.

On the '97 models, the switch is located on the passenger side of the shifter (opposite the seat heater buttons--for those who have them), near the cigarette lighter:





On the '98-'99 models, the switch is located near the clock.

dumbaznboy

how do u pry out the dummy plug in the 99 cl?

3.0RojoCL99

thanx dust i didnt know if I had to replace my seat warmer switch .thanx for the clear up

dustbuster4

Thanks to chiggacl68 for using his pic.

Just use a small flathead screwdriver to pry out the plate that's to the right of the clock. The switch connector will be right under it.

suXor

Does anyone know if that switch is feeding the stock wiring at the bumper through a relay?

dustbuster4

The relay comes with the OEM fog light kit.

Here's what comes with the kit:

Vitamin CL

Are the Canadian 1st gen CLs also prewired for the switch as well?

dustbuster4

YES