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Rear Fog Lamp Installation - Help Guys 😫
24 Mar 2025 15:29 #259887
by Alix786
Rear Fog Lamp Installation - Help Guys 😫 was created by Alix786
Hello everyone. I’m new to the forum, and I’m in need of some help - there seems to be some real knowledgeable folks on here so fingers crossed.
Back story is; iv recently imported a Gen 4 Suzuki Jimny from Japan and as you will know there is a vigorous test at DVSA it has to undergo in order to obtain a set of number plates.
Now basically I’m trying to fit a rear fog lamp (they don’t come on these from factory)
I need to find a live/positive from the headlight for my switch, so basically a live which only comes on when the headlight is switched on.
has anyone been through this process or can you please advice where I can use a live which only comes on with dipped beam.
Hope that makes sense!
any advice greatly appreciated
Back story is; iv recently imported a Gen 4 Suzuki Jimny from Japan and as you will know there is a vigorous test at DVSA it has to undergo in order to obtain a set of number plates.
Now basically I’m trying to fit a rear fog lamp (they don’t come on these from factory)
I need to find a live/positive from the headlight for my switch, so basically a live which only comes on when the headlight is switched on.
has anyone been through this process or can you please advice where I can use a live which only comes on with dipped beam.
Hope that makes sense!
any advice greatly appreciated
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24 Mar 2025 16:41 - 24 Mar 2025 16:44 #259888
by fordem
Replied by fordem on topic Rear Fog Lamp Installation - Help Guys 😫
Are you sure you need a live wire from the headlight? The norm is to have the fog lights switch on/off with side or park lights.
Also, which headlights do you have, halogen or LED (I suspect the wiring is different).
Also, which headlights do you have, halogen or LED (I suspect the wiring is different).
Last edit: 24 Mar 2025 16:44 by fordem. Reason: additional question.
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24 Mar 2025 17:04 #259889
by Alix786
Replied by Alix786 on topic Rear Fog Lamp Installation - Help Guys 😫
Appreciate the reply.
I have attached the guide - it says it must only come on with dipped beam or main beam or the front foglights,
I can have it working with sidelights but I think it may fail the IVA test as the guide states to only work with dipped beam.
I checked the head light fuses thinking I could just add a circuit to that but the fuses in the engine bay seem to be “live” constantly even with ignition off?
I have attached the guide - it says it must only come on with dipped beam or main beam or the front foglights,
I can have it working with sidelights but I think it may fail the IVA test as the guide states to only work with dipped beam.
I checked the head light fuses thinking I could just add a circuit to that but the fuses in the engine bay seem to be “live” constantly even with ignition off?
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24 Mar 2025 17:07 #259890
by Alix786
Replied by Alix786 on topic Rear Fog Lamp Installation - Help Guys 😫
Also I believe they are LED / xenon type headlights.
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24 Mar 2025 17:43 - 24 Mar 2025 18:12 #259891
by jackonlyjack
Replied by jackonlyjack on topic Rear Fog Lamp Installation - Help Guys 😫
Have you removed the interior trim in the back driver side connector maybe already their also maybe at the dash for a switch
On the gen 3 rear fog wire is green and a black wire into a 2 pin connector
On the gen 3 rear fog wire is green and a black wire into a 2 pin connector
Last edit: 24 Mar 2025 18:12 by jackonlyjack. Reason: Wire colours
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24 Mar 2025 19:47 #259892
by Alix786
Replied by Alix786 on topic Rear Fog Lamp Installation - Help Guys 😫
No because this is a Japanese import they don’t come with a factory fitted rear fog lamp. It has to be fitted before it goes for the test.
I thought someone on here may know where the fuse for headlight or front foglights is so that I could tap into that
I thought someone on here may know where the fuse for headlight or front foglights is so that I could tap into that
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