fog lamps - Land Rovers Only

drum655 · 12-04-2005, 08:22 PM

two questions:
1. If i get a new bumper can i use the fog light wiring to run off road lamps?
2. is there a way to keep the fogs on when i have the brights on?

does anyone have an answer for me???!!!!

TsiArt · 12-04-2005, 09:38 PM

1. Yes you can if you use a relay ( so you can use 100W+ bolbs with out burning up the original harness ) , and it's not clean for my standards but saves time and it's eazy to remove and go back to stock if needed. Also depends if you need the option mentioned in #2 Q.

2. Yes there is a way . It takes time to figure it out how to make it work . But There might be info out there already on How-to do it

.
I will look in to it soon , cause I want it

.

keptin · 12-04-2005, 09:48 PM

drum...if you are looking at using off road fog lamps, then you are likely to get 55watt lamps anyway. The stock fogs are 55watts, so its fine if you replace them with other 55watters......

....unfortunatly you wont be able to use the original wiring for anything more.....which means Hella 4000's and stuff like that.

I would suggest buying a hella relay or making your own, then wiring it up to an extra cruise control button (you can find at expeditionexchange.com and other places). This way, you can use your fog/off road lamps with your highbeams. Im not sure if its the same for D1's, etc. but my DII automatically shuts off the fogs when you turn on your highs. Also, you might want to have your lights for short periods on when your car is turned off.....perhaps for map reading with a group and stuff.

racerwad · 12-04-2005, 11:10 PM

it's my understanding that the way in which the fog lamps operate can be modified via the Testbook. at dweb there are a few threads about what can be done with the Testbook in regards to changing the way the Rover does things.

Disco Mike · 12-05-2005, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by racerwad

it's my understanding that the way in which the fog lamps operate can be modified via the Testbook. at dweb there are a few threads about what can be done with the Testbook in regards to changing the way the Rover does things.

If I remember right, a testbook can rest the lights, but the shop can get in trouble, cause it is against the law, and a cop could ticket you for running the brights along with off road lights.
Mike J.

Badger1 · 12-07-2005, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Disco Mike

If I remember right, a testbook can rest the lights, but the shop can get in trouble, cause it is against the law, and a cop could ticket you for running the brights along with off road lights.
Mike J.

DiscoMike hit that one right on the head, it is illegal to run your brights and driving lights together!

drum655 · 12-07-2005, 02:49 PM

well thats good to know...hahaha....thanks, and i guess i owe you about 100 bucks for that tid bit of info!!!

troverman · 12-13-2005, 10:17 AM

I can run Hi-beams, factory driving lights, and Hella 3000's all at the same time in my Classic. P38 shuts off driving lights when Hi's are on, and by design my E320 runs very bright driving lights and hi-beams at same time.

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drum655 Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Location: Newnan, GA Posts: 958 Gallery: 0	fog lamps two questions: 1. If i get a new bumper can i use the fog light wiring to run off road lamps? 2. is there a way to keep the fogs on when i have the brights on? does anyone have an answer for me???!!!! __________________ Moderator of the East Coast and Discovery 2 sections! 2001 Disco II SE w/CDL ~Equipe 4x4 Winch Bumper ~Custom steel rear bumper ~Equipe 4x4 steering skid and radiator skid ~RTE rocksliders ~QT services front and rear diff guards ~2" RTE lift ~265/75 r16 Federal Couragia MTs ~Superwinch X9 ~Safety Devices Roof Rack

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keptin The guy with the Banhammer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 2,366 Gallery: 0	drum...if you are looking at using off road fog lamps, then you are likely to get 55watt lamps anyway. The stock fogs are 55watts, so its fine if you replace them with other 55watters...... ....unfortunatly you wont be able to use the original wiring for anything more.....which means Hella 4000's and stuff like that. I would suggest buying a hella relay or making your own, then wiring it up to an extra cruise control button (you can find at expeditionexchange.com and other places). This way, you can use your fog/off road lamps with your highbeams. Im not sure if its the same for D1's, etc. but my DII automatically shuts off the fogs when you turn on your highs. Also, you might want to have your lights for short periods on when your car is turned off.....perhaps for map reading with a group and stuff. __________________ Josh Shapiro DII

12-07-2005, 02:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
drum655 Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Location: Newnan, GA Posts: 958 Gallery: 0	well thats good to know...hahaha....thanks, and i guess i owe you about 100 bucks for that tid bit of info!!! __________________ Moderator of the East Coast and Discovery 2 sections! 2001 Disco II SE w/CDL ~Equipe 4x4 Winch Bumper ~Custom steel rear bumper ~Equipe 4x4 steering skid and radiator skid ~RTE rocksliders ~QT services front and rear diff guards ~2" RTE lift ~265/75 r16 Federal Couragia MTs ~Superwinch X9 ~Safety Devices Roof Rack

12-13-2005, 10:17 AM	#8 (permalink)
troverman Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: New Hampshire, USA Posts: 293 Gallery: 0	I can run Hi-beams, factory driving lights, and Hella 3000's all at the same time in my Classic. P38 shuts off driving lights when Hi's are on, and by design my E320 runs very bright driving lights and hi-beams at same time. __________________ Current: 2005 Land Rover LR3 V8 SE w/ factory winch 1992 Land Rover Range Rover County Also current: 1995 Mercedes-Benz E320 Wagon 2002 Volkswagen Eurovan GLS 1996 Ford Explorer LTD 2WD 1982 Volvo 240 GL Diesel Previous Rovers: 2000 Land Rover Discovery II SD 1995 Range Rover 4.0SE

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12-04-2005, 11:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
racerwad Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 32 Gallery: 0	it's my understanding that the way in which the fog lamps operate can be modified via the Testbook. at dweb there are a few threads about what can be done with the Testbook in regards to changing the way the Rover does things.

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