Finally rewired the fogs!
09-23-2007, 06:41 AM
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Finally rewired the fogs!
so i Finally got around doing this. sorry for the crap quality pics, my cameras an old 2.0 mp sony. kehe
and some pics of my blue-ness
i just realized...i only have one pic showing the fogs on independently
and some pics of my blue-ness
i just realized...i only have one pic showing the fogs on independently
09-23-2007, 01:22 PM
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if its the same rewiring as my 7th Gen Accord foglight rewiring than i think it's easy.
WARNING! THIS ISN'T THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE TSX! This is for the 2003-2005 7th Gen Accord Coupe. If the wires are the same, you assume the risks if you decide to rewire it yourself.
WARNING! THIS ISN'T THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE TSX! This is for the 2003-2005 7th Gen Accord Coupe. If the wires are the same, you assume the risks if you decide to rewire it yourself.
here are the instructions.
these instructions are Do-It-Yourself! they may or may not woid your warranty! they may or may not **** up your car! you assume all risks if you try this mod! questions are welcome, complaints are not! thanks
In the 7th Gen fog switch there are 5 wires:
Red/Blk - Hot with Parks & Heads on / In for illumination
Red - Out for illumination control
Blue - Hot with Heads on only / In for switch
Green - Out from switch to Relay #2
Black - Ground wire
**only the Red/Blk & Blue wires are actually hot**
1) You don't need to remove the dash or anything! Simply use a small hook tool, & pull the outer trim on the 3 switch panel. the panel & all 3 switches with pop out together.
2) Unplug the 3 switches from their wiring harnesses. Put switches aside in a safe place.
3) Peel back black electrical tape / wiring cover to allow yourself more slack to work with. You can use scissors or a razor but be careful not to cut any wires!
4) Cut the blue wire, leaving at least 3 inches of slack on the plug end. Strip a small section of the plug end. Cover the firewall end with a small piece of electrical tape.
5) Splice into the Red/Black wire, but do not cut it!!!
6) Connect the plug end of the Blue wire to the spliced Red/Black wire. You can do this with butt connectors, soldering, or simply threading the wires together & capping them. It a personal preference, so do what you're comfortable with.
7) Double check all connections. Plug fog switch back in only & test! do not put back into dash.
8) If successful, wrap all connections in electrical tape. Plug all switches back in. Mount panel back into dash with slight pressure
9) Enjoy!!!
these instructions are Do-It-Yourself! they may or may not woid your warranty! they may or may not **** up your car! you assume all risks if you try this mod! questions are welcome, complaints are not! thanks
In the 7th Gen fog switch there are 5 wires:
Red/Blk - Hot with Parks & Heads on / In for illumination
Red - Out for illumination control
Blue - Hot with Heads on only / In for switch
Green - Out from switch to Relay #2
Black - Ground wire
**only the Red/Blk & Blue wires are actually hot**
1) You don't need to remove the dash or anything! Simply use a small hook tool, & pull the outer trim on the 3 switch panel. the panel & all 3 switches with pop out together.
2) Unplug the 3 switches from their wiring harnesses. Put switches aside in a safe place.
3) Peel back black electrical tape / wiring cover to allow yourself more slack to work with. You can use scissors or a razor but be careful not to cut any wires!
4) Cut the blue wire, leaving at least 3 inches of slack on the plug end. Strip a small section of the plug end. Cover the firewall end with a small piece of electrical tape.
5) Splice into the Red/Black wire, but do not cut it!!!
6) Connect the plug end of the Blue wire to the spliced Red/Black wire. You can do this with butt connectors, soldering, or simply threading the wires together & capping them. It a personal preference, so do what you're comfortable with.
7) Double check all connections. Plug fog switch back in only & test! do not put back into dash.
8) If successful, wrap all connections in electrical tape. Plug all switches back in. Mount panel back into dash with slight pressure
9) Enjoy!!!
09-23-2007, 03:28 PM
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yeah i would like a DIY writeup on the foglight rewire. I just picked up a HID kit for my fogs, and they look amazing lol even blueer than my stock headlights. I have an 06. Leaving the foglights on without the headlights looks amazing especially with HID fogs
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alrite i can get a diy going. but unfortunately, when i was doing this, i didnt take any pics. i would simply go and take pics of the install but i dont have my car with me. its at the shop still. i did this on my 07, and i heard that the relay for the fog light rewiring is different for the 04/05s so i cant help those folks. but if someone can take a pic of their foglight relay then thatll be nice. i can better assist with the diy..in the mean time; ill have to draw out a diagram if i have time.
09-24-2007, 04:55 PM
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yeah that would be great, but i have an 06.. i wonder if it the same as 04/05
I rewired my 06 fogs long ago, However I used a separate relay and Honda switch that fits the dash perfectly. I don't know about the other fellow, but my fogs will turn off if I leave them on, as the power to the relay comes from the parking lights. The switch on the steering wheel still works the same, but my honda dash switch will always override it.
09-24-2007, 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by HONgDA
if its the same rewiring as my 7th Gen Accord foglight rewiring than i think it's easy.
WARNING! THIS ISN'T THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE TSX! This is for the 2003-2005 7th Gen Accord Coupe. If the wires are the same, you assume the risks if you decide to rewire it yourself.
WARNING! THIS ISN'T THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE TSX! This is for the 2003-2005 7th Gen Accord Coupe. If the wires are the same, you assume the risks if you decide to rewire it yourself.
09-24-2007, 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by dwest1023
I rewired my 06 fogs long ago, However I used a separate relay and Honda switch that fits the dash perfectly. I don't know about the other fellow, but my fogs will turn off if I leave them on, as the power to the relay comes from the parking lights. The switch on the steering wheel still works the same, but my honda dash switch will always override it.
09-24-2007, 05:31 PM
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Originally Posted by lilasiian8
Fogs look good. I think the other lights are a little too much.
09-24-2007, 07:49 PM
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what i did was tap it with the parking lights and use the regular foglight switch. so in order to turn on the fogs, u still have to turn the parking lights on but not the headlights. and like the parking lights, the fogs will turn off as well if left on.
can i get some more info on where exactly you tapped?
under the steeringwheel cover??
or did you do it all in the engine bay??
i found a diy on the other site. but just wish there were some better diy pix!! maybe of actual locations and wires
09-24-2007, 08:54 PM
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i had to cut and connect a few wires in the engine bay and run a wire through the firewall and into the steering wheel column. if someone can take some pics, i can edit the pictures with directions to better instruct, cuss i dont have my car right now
09-28-2007, 06:58 AM
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Originally Posted by mltk53
what i did was tap it with the parking lights and use the regular foglight switch. so in order to turn on the fogs, u still have to turn the parking lights on but not the headlights. and like the parking lights, the fogs will turn off as well if left on.
Cool, that is the way I wanted to do mine, but at the time no one had the knowledge to do so. I got the factory manual and saw how your way could be done. However, since I like gadgets, it looks cool have the honda switch sitting in the blanks space on the dash and lighted at night
I will need to reread how you did it.
09-28-2007, 10:01 AM
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hey guys theres a diy on this rewiring on .com a guy by the name peregrine did it. cool dude to he will tell u anything u need to know.I havent done it my self looks a lil to complicated for me lol. hope this helps ya
09-28-2007, 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by vthree
so awesome. i spent 30 mins working on this. following the diagram! and now my fog lights dont work at all.. wooohoo. sigh.. dont attempt this diy until we really get some help.... sigh
09-28-2007, 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by tookie
i was about to get my hands dirty with the rewiring but now you got me nervous. we seriously need help. it looks more complicated than it sounds. i've looked at peregrine's diagram and all the previous discussions of the modification but dont seem to get it.
09-28-2007, 06:50 PM
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here is a diagram of the relay.
you have to add some wires of your own to extend to connect to the parking ligths and to the switch(blue/white). you should solder these wires together, not with those plastic connectors
you have to add some wires of your own to extend to connect to the parking ligths and to the switch(blue/white). you should solder these wires together, not with those plastic connectors
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thank you for your efforts. the diagrams would help those who know a little about electrical stuff. but for me it's like greek. isn't there a guide out there for dummies? like basic baby steps.?
09-28-2007, 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by mltk53
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lol. umm, if you can take a pic of your relay and your steering wheel column i can assist better.
lol. umm, if you can take a pic of your relay and your steering wheel column i can assist better.
Thanks!
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Originally Posted by mltk53
dam. it...uhh, the size is soo big..ugh. im lazy. peace out
09-29-2007, 01:57 AM
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Originally Posted by mltk53
dam. it...uhh, the size is soo big..ugh. im lazy. peace out
09-29-2007, 01:58 AM
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Originally Posted by tookie
okay i managed to detach the relay from the fuse box. the next part is how to unplug all those small wires from the relay. pull them out...?? 
09-29-2007, 02:10 AM
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Originally Posted by mltk53
what i did was just simply cut the wires that are coming out, looking exactly like the diagram
09-29-2007, 02:12 AM
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Originally Posted by tookie
ok i will give it a try tomorrow and let u know. thanks for all your prompt replies!
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electrical wire or automotive wire is what it is called. you can get it at any hardware store(home depot, radioshack, etc., even walmart). i used some wire i already had at home. the ones i used were 16gauges(thickness) but 18s would be better cuss i think 16s are too thick.