Headlamp dimmer controlled foglamps

[FSM06]

For those of you wanting to install fog lamps and would like to have them controlled by your dimmer switch to comply with most states traffic laws, here is the diagram that will help you with such an installation.



A 5 pin relay is necessary and that will allow the circuit to be opened to the fog lamps when the high beams are selected. We (I say we, because Mark T was the one who added this suggestion) also have found a way to control the fog lamps from the park lamp circuit so that after switching them on with your Aux switch, they can be controlled on/off by the park lamp switch as well. I will try and add this diagram later.

Any Questions, feel free to ask.

FSM06.

 

[frogslinger]

nice... did something similar to this on my R1...

 

[MarkT]

:rep: Thanks for the great diagram!

 

[MagicMtnDan]

Thanks for providing that. I have as much chance to understand that diagram as I do reading Mandarin on a restaurant menu. What do I have to do to get someone to post instructions (written in English) and pictures showing me how it's done? It's great that you provided the diagram for those who can read it but that's not me.

 

[NoCaDiver]

You're not the only one Dan. I can understand a little of the electrical diagrams but not all. This is the reason my dome lights don't work in my Landcruiser. I've got the schematics but am lacking that part of the brain.

 

[BigJ]

I'm no electrical guru, but that there is one good schematic. Nice work FS, and thanks!

And truthfully guys, if that's all Greek to ya, you probably shouldn't be the one doing the work anyway. I'm sure I'm not telling you anything you don't already know, just sayin...

 

[Falcon]

For those of you wanting to install fog lamps and would like to have them controlled by your dimmer switch to comply with most states traffic laws, here is the diagram that will help you with such an installation.



A 5 pin relay is necessary and that will allow the circuit to be opened to the fog lamps when the high beams are selected. We (I say we, because Mark T was the one who added this suggestion) also have found a way to control the fog lamps from the park lamp circuit so that after switching them on with your Aux switch, they can be controlled on/off by the park lamp switch as well. I will try and add this diagram later.

Any Questions, feel free to ask.

FSM06.

Ohhh... you bring back the memories <sob...sniffle>. How well I remember - on a board far, far away... now ruled mercilessly by an evil yet not so bright witch (is hE-so-SAD a female... or just a ****?? <G>) and dying on the vine. This was the first thread I participated in!

Didn't we start by me trying to have the fogs on with the lights off? Someone finally mentioned that the parking light circuit was the one to tap into I think. Does anyone remember the rest of it? Or is that the rest that you are going to add?

Falcon

 

[FSM06]

Yes Falcon, that is the rest I plan on adding. Dan, hold on to your shorts, buddy, I am working on a full installation guide w/pics to post on here. My tube bending buddy has FINALLY got my hoops done to add to my FR light bar. I just have to get them powder coated to match. I will make this as easy as cutting a pie! You can cut a pie......can't you Dan? :mrgreen:

 

[Falcon]

Yes Falcon, that is the rest I plan on adding. Dan, hold on to your shorts, buddy, I am working on a full installation guide w/pics to post on here. My tube bending buddy has FINALLY got my hoops done to add to my FR light bar. I just have to get them powder coated to match. I will make this as easy as cutting a pie! You can cut a pie......can't you Dan? :mrgreen:

Well, he IS from Taxifornia... but I will vouch for him. He DOES have a Raptor, after all <G>.

 

[MagicMtnDan]

I will make this as easy as cutting a pie! You can cut a pie......can't you Dan? :mrgreen:

Of course I can cut pie! All it takes is the right tool









I look forward to the easy-as-pie to understand instructions!