Big updates to my DIY fog light install
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Big updates to my DIY fog light install
I put a lot of time yesterday into adding some useful info to the DIY.
Check it out here and let me know what you think. Most of what I've added is at the bottom after the last set of pictures.
I've added a FAQ about the install. If anyone can come up with more questions for it, post them here or email them to me and I'll add them.
Check it out here and let me know what you think. Most of what I've added is at the bottom after the last set of pictures.
I've added a FAQ about the install. If anyone can come up with more questions for it, post them here or email them to me and I'll add them.
Hey Bellz,
I used your DIY to install my fogs and they were great. I think you might want to add a few things. After doing some research, I found that there isn't another grommet to use on the driver side to route the cable. So if you wanted to install the switch next to the cruise switch, you would need to extend the cable.
Also, the screws that came with my set from tornactive were not self tapping. I had to drill holes into the plastic to screw in my lights.
Also, in terms of leaving the 2x1 inch plastic for the garnish. I see that you've cut around it. That isn't necessary. You can just leave that bottom 3x1 inch piece uncut.
The fastest way to get the harness into the interior through the grommet is to cut off the connectior. push a string from the inside cabin through the grommet into the engine bay. Tie and tape the string to the cable. Snake it back through. Reconnect the connector. My grommet was completely sealed so if you were to try to cut a hole big enough for the connector to go through, it will take a while.
those were my observations. Hope that helps others.
-Obs
I used your DIY to install my fogs and they were great. I think you might want to add a few things. After doing some research, I found that there isn't another grommet to use on the driver side to route the cable. So if you wanted to install the switch next to the cruise switch, you would need to extend the cable.
Also, the screws that came with my set from tornactive were not self tapping. I had to drill holes into the plastic to screw in my lights.
Also, in terms of leaving the 2x1 inch plastic for the garnish. I see that you've cut around it. That isn't necessary. You can just leave that bottom 3x1 inch piece uncut.
The fastest way to get the harness into the interior through the grommet is to cut off the connectior. push a string from the inside cabin through the grommet into the engine bay. Tie and tape the string to the cable. Snake it back through. Reconnect the connector. My grommet was completely sealed so if you were to try to cut a hole big enough for the connector to go through, it will take a while.
those were my observations. Hope that helps others.
-Obs
geez I could have saved myself $50 in installation&labor if you did this a year ago. But I trust my shop, they installed my 12 disc changer, my alarm, and since then my fog lights. If anything should go wrong, they take full responsibility. yay!
gj on the diy !
gj on the diy !
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Very well done. Now, when I can afford it, I gotta get some fogs from Rob. Nicely done. With your DIY the 
should be kept to a minimum.
Very well done. Now, when I can afford it, I gotta get some fogs from Rob. Nicely done. With your DIY the should be kept to a minimum. 
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