Supro

I'm about to get a bumper that does not have factory fog light cutouts. I'm also putting some lights on the windshield and was wondering if it was possible to install the lights where they can be turned on/off with the switch used to control the stock fogs? I won't be using the stock fogs anymore so I hope there is a way to utilize the switch!

Scott08X

The stock foglights are 35 watts I believe. I think to safely use the fog light switch you would need to stay at 55 watts or lower. Most lights mounted on the winsheild are 100+ watts

jdk

Good ideal but I think Scott08x is right, might add some aftermarket driving lights to your new bumper.

IcyFridge

And also, most aux lights are made to work in conjunction with the high beams, not the low beams. The fogs will not work with the high beam.

HappyCurmudgeon

Yes, it is possible. But dont wire them directly. Use the power wire going to the stock fogs as the TRIGGER wire to a new relay which handles the power to the lights. I have had my aftermarket KC fogs wired this way for over 5 years.



Correct. If you use the factory fog switch as a trigger, your new lights will only function on the low beam setting. If you want them to function with high beams only, then use the hot wire to the high beams as the trigger wire for a new relay. I have had my KC driving lights wired this way for over 5 years as well.



If you want to be able to turn them on whenever you desire regardless of high/low beam condition, then run the trigger wire to any ignition hot circuit. (i am not a fan of running aux. lighting to a non switched source as it then makes it very easy to accidentally leave the lights on and kill your battery.)

scotty6336

It will not work. I tried it. The electrical system will know theres a problem and shut them right off after mabe flashing for a second or two....The wattage must be the same as the OEM fogs, which they're not going to be, likely twice this.

scotty6336

BTW, happy is correct, you can do it this way, just not directly wired to the fogs.

Supro

So if I just run some KC Apollo's or something else that's 55W I'd be safe?

Also, thanks for the diagrams Happy. If the 55W doesn't work I'll definitely be using your wiring diagrams!

Scott08X

I have 55 watts Pro Comp lights on my bumper wired to my factory fog switch with no problems. If you stay 55 or below you will be fine.

Supro

Thanks Scott! That's exactly what I wanted to know