Wiring In Fog Lights

[joshm35]

Hey guys. Just bought my staega and test drove it in the day time and didn't think about checking the lights. Found out that the fog lights i have, have had their wires cut and the fog ligts are intregated into the headlights. It this common and how do i go about wiring up the foggies in my front bar. I have added a pic so you guys can see the foggies.

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[lilcrash]

check if the original wiring is still behind your front bar, if not you will need to find the wiring from the fog light switch and just run some wiores from there or just get a relay and hook it through that to prevent any mass drain on the original wiring.

what do you mean by they are integrated into the headlights?

[joshm35]

well i have a m35 and when you turn the fog lights on it turns on a light out of the side of the headlights.

[zei20l]

ok had the same problem with mine.

you should find a switch down next to the headlight heigh adjustment, it will be labelled 'I' and 'II'. 'I' will select the 'fog' lights integrated into the main headlight, 'II' will select the ones down in the bumper.

behind the headlight/indicator stalk is a small cut-out that youll need to remove, they unlplug (hopefully not cut) this for compliance. plug it back in.

in the bumper, mine was only disconnected, i replaced the lights and plugged them back in and they worked.

it was the bit behind the switch that stuffed me up.

with yours, if they have cut the wires, just replace them. there is a harness that goes from the bumber fog lights towards the drivers side into the main engine harness. check for any cuts and replace wires.

if youre in sydney and want to compare to mine, ill be taking my front bar off this week to install an FMIC. or i or anyone probably wouldnt mind having a look at your car. there are a few aero selections kicking around now

[lilcrash]

ive got a c34 and my fog light switch turns on my fog lights and my parkers/tail lights as i dont have a rear fog light so im guessing its suposed to be like that. its probably the same on the m35

[joshm35]

ok had the same problem with mine.

you should find a switch down next to the headlight heigh adjustment, it will be labelled 'I' and 'II'. 'I' will select the 'fog' lights integrated into the main headlight, 'II' will select the ones down in the bumper.

behind the headlight/indicator stalk is a small cut-out that youll need to remove, they unlplug (hopefully not cut) this for compliance. plug it back in.

in the bumper, mine was only disconnected, i replaced the lights and plugged them back in and they worked.

it was the bit behind the switch that stuffed me up.

with yours, if they have cut the wires, just replace them. there is a harness that goes from the bumber fog lights towards the drivers side into the main engine harness. check for any cuts and replace wires.

if youre in sydney and want to compare to mine, ill be taking my front bar off this week to install an FMIC. or i or anyone probably wouldnt mind having a look at your car. there are a few aero selections kicking around now

Ok i will have a go at it tomorrow. Nah mate in in brisbane which sucks. I had a quick look yesterday and it looks like there is no wires hanging down as i was trying to find them to resolder them back on. There isnt alot of room in the frone engine bay/bumper so having biggish hands doent help but i will follow your advice and let you know how i go.

[zei20l]

ive got a c34 and my fog light switch turns on my fog lights and my parkers/tail lights as i dont have a rear fog light so im guessing its suposed to be like that. its probably the same on the m35

its the same on most nissans, if not all japanese cars.

Josh, remove the front bumper and have a look in there. they might have taped them up out of the way. its about a 15-20 min job to remove it. the hardest part is taking the 10 or 12 bolts out from under the bumper, its a pain in the ass lol

do you know who did the compliance on your car? just ring them and ask what they did and they might be willing to tell you how to recitify it.

maybe another M35 owner in brisbane can help you out if you get stuck?

[zei20l]

ohh also Josh, there is a relay in the engine bay attatched to a bracket on the airbox mount. they are unique to aero selections and is wired to the switch i was telling you about to select the different fog lights

also check behind that switch to the right of the steering wheel, they may have pulled the plug out of the back of it.

[joshm35]

cheers mate ill let you know how i go

[Chris Rogers]

run it past the shop (see sig) and I'll sort it for you.