I have a set PIAA 1000x fogs custom mounted on my '03 6-speed. I want to use a fog light switch from a TL to keep that stock look and I need some diagrams or instructions on how to do that. I want to place the switch where the VSA one SHOULD be. I know that the switch for the PIAA's acts as its fuse, but thats all. I saw a diagram on this site on how to do it a while back, but I can't find it. Any help would be great.

 

I hope the owner of the site doesnt mind. Here you go.

http://www.chrislehr.com/garage/accord/fogswitch/

 

I am about to do the same thing. I am not trying to brag but I am an electrical engineer and I know a safer way. On the picture in the last post you saw pin #1 and #5 jumped and then also a wire attached to pin #2. With that configuration you are passing the entire current through the switch not safe. Let me suggest the following.

Pin #1 ground
Pin #2 12 volt DC output.
Pin #3 12 volt DC input.
Pin #4 12 volt DC input.
Pin #5 ground

1. Jump pins 3 and 4 together.
2. Tab from the red wire with a black stripe out of the VSA Switch.
3. Connect the other end of wire instep 2 to either pins 3 or 4.
4. Jump pins 1 and 5 together.
5. Connect either pin 1 or 5 to a good ground (metal chassis).
6. Connect pin #2 to the input of an 8787A relay.


The relay may be found at Pep Boys or Autozone.


From pin #2 (I will try to illustrate)

pin#2 --> input of relay other side to a good ground.
______________________________vvvvvvvv________

Battery + ---> In line fuse---> ________ L_______ to fog light
I___ to fog light

Pin #2 of the switch is connected to the input of the relay. I will PM you if you want me to and give you the exact pinout on the relay.

Anyway, what happens isthe following.

When you turn on your parking lights the switch will be illuminated just as the rest of the lights in the dash are.

Once you press the switch, the green light will come "on" and 12 volts from pin#2 is going to energize the relay. The connection in the relay closes allowing 12 volts from the battery to go toyour lights.

Any time your parking lights are on your fog lights will work with the switch independent of weather your headlight are on or off.


This configuration draws approximately mmA milliAmps as opposed to AMP trough the switch.

Also, the is and in-line fuse between the battery and the relay for added protection.

I hope I was able to help. As stated before let me know if you want the specifics on the relay. i just don't have them handy right know.

 

pin#2 --> input of relay other side to a good ground.

I-------------------I
_______________________0___I___vvvvvvvv__I____1__
I I
Battery + ---> In line fuse--> 2___I_____ L_____ I__3 to fog light
I____________I__4 to fog light


I tried to illustrate the relay a bit more


From 0 to 4

0 connected to pin #2 of switch
1 connected to a good ground
2 connected to the in-line fuse which is connected to the positive terminal from the battery.
3. + 12 volts to fog light #1
4. + 12 volts to fog light #2

I hope it helps.

 

Another try to illustrate this.

.................... I-------------------I
.______0___I___vvvvvvvv__I__1__
.....................I........................I
.............2___I_____ L_____ I__3 to fog light
.....................I____________I__4 to fog light

The vvvvv are the inductor inside the relay.

___..L _____ is the switch inside the relay

The "I" delineate the casing of the relay.

and 0,1,2,3,4 are the connections.

0 fron pin #2
1 to ground
2 from battery trough in-line fuse
3 positive to fog light #1
4 positive to fog light #2

 

make sure you run a relay this is waaaaaaay better than running it straight. you'll fry that switch otherwise.

 

I'm bringing this up again. I need help on it. The link doesn't work anymore. I have the PIAA 001 lights. They have a reley does the TL switch have a built in reley? If so any problem runing the 2 of them? Anyone have the wiring for the TL switch?

 

do you know the part number of the TL switch?

 

I have the Accord switch for the fogs. Should be similar to the TL switch.
Here is how to wire the accord fog switch to the PIAA wire harness and switch.

1) Cut the PIAA harness. You will see three wires


2)Connect the black and red wire to (- Black of PIAA) Then connect the Blue and Red/Black to (+ Red of PIAA ) and finally connect the green wire to (+ White of PIAA).


Here is a look of the accord fog harness on the rear of the switch.

 

I recomend the 2100x PIAA driving lights. They are rectangle and they fit perfectly in the rectanglure spots in our lower grille. I have them installed on my cl-s. If you want I can post Pics.

 

please post some pics........Thanks

 

Guru
TL Fog Light Switch Part # is A35180-S0K-A00ZA

 

Please post pics! That would be great if there was a "professional" looking solution that gives real lights.

 

Here are the pics. The lights are 2100x extreme white series model #2192.They look the same, but come in two models. Driving and fog, fog is 2190 I have the driving lights.

The lights get pretty hot, but do not harm the plastic. I've had them for about five months now and no problem. They are even really bright in the day time. If you mount them where i did, it's such a tight fit that the plastic holds it in place itself. Whitch is nice so you don't have bouncing fogs like some guys. I did how ever retro fit a bracket to come off the bumper to help secure it in the back. Plus i included a pic of my switch to give you an alternative to the TL switch.

SORRY GUYS! I don't have a web site of pictures so I can't insert a pic w/html language and the forum won't allow me to attach the files due to size. So i don't know how to post them any ideas.