Simple fix for those wanting their fogs on with highbeams - SRT Forums

haknslash · 05-07-2005, 11:33 PM

But to update this thread. Me and another member were discussing and we think this might be an overload possibly for halogen users because of both filaments going at the same time. That could be a possible overload on our weak stock system so I do not advise this for halogen folks! This is however safe for those that have bi-xenon HID in their car such as a bi-xenon retro or a 9007 hi/low HID kit. In that case it would be perfectly safe.

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For HID bi-xenon people. Inorder to have your solenoid work properly and not shut down your lowbeam, you will need to place this diode from your highbeam wire to your lowbeam wire. In addition, this will also give you fog lights on with both low and high beam unlike the stock set-up where they used to cut off during highbeam operation.

Here's the steps involved.....

Step 1: Remove headlights

Step 2: Open up the loom that hold the three wires for the headlight plug.

Step 3: Place 6 amp diode in between the low beam positive (+) wire (purple) and the high beam positive (+) wire. NOTE- diode stripe goes on the low beam (purple wire).

Step 4: ENJOY! Your done!

Thought some of you might like to know this tidbit of info. I found it out when I was wiring up my bi-xenon solenoid hehe.

Blue Rocket · 05-08-2005, 04:06 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by haknslash

I found quite possibly the easiest mod out there for those looking to want to have their fog lights NOT shut off when the highbeams are on.

Step 1: Remove headlights

Step 2: Open up the loom that hold the three wires for the headlight plug.

Step 3: Place 6 amp diode in between the low beam positive (+) wire (purple) and the high beam positive (+) wire. NOTE- diode stripe goes on the low beam (purple wire).

Step 4: ENJOY! Your done!

Thought some of you might like to know this tidbit of info. I found it out when I was wiring up my bi-xenon solenoid hehe.

pictures??

haknslash · 05-08-2005, 04:41 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Blue Rocket

pictures??

Why you need pics? Its exactly how I said to do it lol. Remove the headlight and open the loom exposing the wires going to the headlight plug. Install diode and done. Easy as pie. I'm not going to remove my headlights again for a LONNNNNG time due to this retro I just got done with.

Freak · 05-08-2005, 04:49 PM

i second the pics...we're Neon owners not DSM owners

Blue Rocket · 05-08-2005, 04:57 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by haknslash

Why you need pics? Its exactly how I said to do it lol. Remove the headlight and open the loom exposing the wires going to the headlight plug. Install diode and done. Easy as pie. I'm not going to remove my headlights again for a LONNNNNG time due to this retro I just got done with.

I am mecanically inclined but not electricaly inclined unless I see diagrams/pics.... heck I dont even know what I diode is...

haknslash · 05-08-2005, 05:31 PM

Here is a diagram I made for you all. Should be simple enough to follow.

Blue Rocket · 05-08-2005, 05:33 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by haknslash

Here is a diagram I made for you all. Should be simple enough to follow.

thanks so much for the diagram....

no where do I buy a diode? radioshack?

i need to buy 2 diodes right?

haknslash · 05-08-2005, 05:34 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Blue Rocket

I am mecanically inclined but not electricaly inclined unless I see diagrams/pics.... heck I dont even know what I diode is...

Wish granted

However after thinking this thru, this will also make your lowbeams stay on too. So basically when the highbeams are on, your highbeam filament and lowbeam filament in the headlight bulb PLUS fogs will be on.

l3it3r · 05-08-2005, 09:44 PM

or.. even simpler.. check this out:

HOW-TO: Ultimate Stock Fog Light Mod

Quote: Originally Posted by l3it3r

i did the ghetto $.75 fog light mod on my SXT:

And the fuse box:

That green wire now has a simple lighted toggle switch on it now.

Works just like that other mod, but is about a 5 minute install, and can be removed later if you so desire. I've been running that on my SXT for about 4 months now with out a single problem.

Just cut the green wire in half, and install your choice of switch assembly.

Car needs to be on btw, but switch to high beams and the fogs stay on.

haknslash · 05-08-2005, 10:29 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by l3it3r

or.. even simpler.. check this out:

HOW-TO: Ultimate Stock Fog Light Mod

Just cut the green wire in half, and install your choice of switch assembly.

Car needs to be on btw, but switch to high beams and the fogs stay on.

Nice, but the way I'm showing eliminates the need for a switch.....I don't care for switches and all in my car if I can help it. Cleaner to me w/o it. If it works for you, thats cool.

l3it3r · 05-09-2005, 03:29 PM

well with out the switch they're daytime runners.

acr481 · 05-23-2005, 01:06 AM

with the diode setup will the fog lights work with out the lights on?

haknslash · 05-23-2005, 07:41 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by acr481

with the diode setup will the fog lights work with out the lights on?

Nope.

But to update this thread. Me and another member were discussing and we think this might be an overload possibly for halogen users because of both filaments going at the same time. That could be a possible overload on our weak stock system so I do not advise this for halogen folks! This is however safe for those that have bi-xenon HID in their car such as a bi-xenon retro or a 9007 hi/low HID kit. In that case it would be perfectly safe.

I have also edit the first post to reflect the change.