factory fogs-> to hellas

ratmloud · **Posted:** Mon Dec 25, 2006 1:00 pm

I was wondering, if i get a new front bumper and hellla foglights can i just use the wiring from my factory fogs to run the hellas, since i wont be using my factory ones anymore? it would be sweet if i could use the factory fog ligt switch on the stalk to run the hellas.

psinsyd · **Posted:** Mon Dec 25, 2006 1:16 pm

I would think that shouldn't be a problem. You would think voltage is voltage and the factory switch is still switching. That's about all the help I can offer right now, but keep us posted. Good idea, and should be pretty sweet.

spoonplugger1 · **Posted:** Mon Dec 25, 2006 2:12 pm

Depends on current flow thru the new lights. If there is a big difference between the two lights you may need to upgrade fuse or wiring.
Watts of both bulbs/volts will give you the current flow thru the curcuit.

corwyyn · **Posted:** Mon Dec 25, 2006 4:06 pm

I believe the fogs are around 55 watts, and I know Hellas run that wattage on the standard bulbs, so I wouldn't see a problem with doing it. My only concern would be the connector, but I'm sure you could overcome any problems there with some wire cutters and replacement connectors.

ratmloud · **Posted:** Mon Dec 25, 2006 10:00 pm

ya cutting and soldering on a diff. connector is no prob. Just wondering about the power etc. I plan on just the hella 500's

sleeve84028 · **Posted:** Mon Dec 25, 2006 10:36 pm

Instead of worrying about the voltage you could wire in a relay to that runs off the factory switch and then powers the Hella fogs. This way the relay handles all of the current from any additional voltage and no one would be the wiser.

action · **Posted:** Thu Dec 28, 2006 11:39 am

Just dont use 100w bulbs with the stock factory wiring. If you want to run 100 or 130w bulbs, you'll have to find the relay and replace the wiring to the headlights with at least 14 AWG wire (one for each light), and use a 30amp relay.

factory fogs-> to hellas

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