Staten Island, Help me wire fogligts

[moomooz12]

I need help wiring my fog lights. Ive never played around with the electrical stuff on the car and Im afraid I might destroy the car if I try it alone. Is there anyone who thinks they can help me out? Or does anyone know a place where they will do it for me? Thanks.

 

[SIBalla23]

What car is this for and what parts do you have?

 

[moomooz12]

2006 Mazda3. I have an S model bumper. The fog lights have not been connected. I have a harness that I picked up and some extra wires just in case.

 

[SIBalla23]

Do you have a switch for it?

 

[Packerfan]

Biggest rule when it come to automotive electric "You break the ground wire thru the switch and send the positive directly to the device being powered"

 

[SIBalla23]

I would advise to get an inline fuse and even get a relay.

 

[Packerfan]

i would advise to get an inline fuse and even get a relay.

great advice!!!!!

 

[moomooz12]

I have a Honda civic foglight switch that should do. Ok, I will go and get an inline fuse and a relay later today.

 

[moomooz12]

Ok I went to radioshack today and brought a relay(40A 12VDC) and a inline fuse holder. Do I have everything I need now?

 

[SIBalla23]

Here is a good read before you begin

http://www.accessconnect.com/fog_driving_lights_wiring.htm

 

[SIBalla23]

If you will also need some electrical connectors and wiring

 

[moomooz12]

My friend says that I already have a harness in the car for the fogs. He said that all I need is the oem switch? I guess Ill just work with that if its true.

 

[SIBalla23]

Is it the oem harness for fog lights? How many connectors on the harness and how many other loose wires are on the harness?

 

[moomooz12]

Two connectors and four wires.

 

[SIBalla23]

I assume the two connectors are for the fog light bulbs and the 4 individual wires are for the switch and a power source. So the harness can most likely be used.

 

[moomooz12]

Hey SIBalla23, just wanted to thank you for helping me out. I finally have foglights.

 

[SIBalla23]

Hey SIBalla23, just wanted to thank you for helping me out. I finally have foglights.

Your welcome. How did you wire it up? It would be good info to share for anyone else who wants to do it. By the way, I am a mechanic. So if you have any questions, need advise or any help just feel free to ask.