Technical Fitting Fogs.

[gsalini]

Ive always wanted fogs on my car but didn't realize i could until i saw the guide! But the drilling the switch thing didnt really appeal to me. So i found this..
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Is it possible to hook up the fogs just like fiat would have done using the proper switches?
thanks

 

[Andy Monty]

not really its not a normal switch the switch bank is linked in via the CAN network and would probably require a new loom and the body computer re programming


you could always order a replacement "fuse box" cover and mount a switch on the cover and leave the cable long enough to remove it to get to the code reader port behind it then you can put it back to standard when you sell it?

 

[gsalini]

Ha sorry Andy could you simplify that for me a bit? Not very good with electronics at all. What i think ive managed to understand so far is it is possible what i want to do with the switch wise but i need to put a switch on the fuse box? :S sorry as i said im not very good with these things.

 

[Andy Monty]

no that switch you linked to would cost a fortune to get to work (if it will work)

a much cheaper alternative would be to get a standard 12V rocker switch and mount it on the fuse box lid that way you are not drilling into the dashboard

 

[gsalini]

oh so why would it cost so much?

 

[Andy Monty]

as the wiring loom would have to be replaced and the cars computer which controls the lights would either have to be reprogrammed (which i think only fiat can do) or replaced

 

[gsalini]

shait.... everything has to be so dam complicated! I hate how cars are so electrically dependent these days. Im gonna have a look into it further now. I wish i could just hook up a wire to the fuse box then to the switch! ha

 

[T14086]

it wont work, body computer will not recognise it.

you dont have to drill if you dont want to, use the cig socket hole.

 

[gsalini]

ok, thanks for your help guys.

 

[gsalini]

hey again, i called around some fiat garages and had a price to fit them of £400. so yea... a bit pricey. ha.

 

[johnlad27]

Go to a local automotive electrical place, got mine fitted with a small hidden switch below gearstick for 80 notes.