Rear fog light AND the auxiliary driving lights possible? - LotusTalk

E.D. · 02-20-2009, 08:39 AM

I would like to install a rear fog light AND the auxiliary driving lights to my Lotus.

Typically BOTH are turned on by the third switch in the light panel. Note: the third switch is not included in the OEM FED Elise, it’s included in the auxiliary driving lights-kit.

Rear fog light thread:
Fog light circut added

Is it possible to connect both the rear fog light AND the auxiliary driving lights to this third switch?

glb · 02-20-2009, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E.D.

I would like to install a rear fog light AND the auxiliary driving lights to my Lotus.

Typically BOTH are turned on by the third switch in the light panel. Note: the third switch is not included in the OEM FED Elise, it’s included in the auxiliary driving lights-kit.

Rear fog light thread:
Fog light circut added

Is it possible to connect both the rear fog light AND the auxiliary driving lights to this third switch?

Hey, how are you?

One option is to use a relay from backup lights to rear fog, which would turn on the fog whenever you are in reverse. Unless you see a need to have fog on w/o backing up car.

-g

E.D. · 02-20-2009, 09:20 AM

I'm fine, looking forward to mess with lights in Elise again. Trying not to reserve high/low beams this time! LOL

I need the rear fog light to comply with EU regulation when I take my car back later this year, although in practice I only used rear fog light only 5 times during 15 years of driving since you're only allowed to use them during HEAVY fog because the fog light is so bright.
So basically it needs to work during the technical inspection when I turn on the switch, not only when I'm in reverse. If it's easy to connect&disconnect the rear fog light to the third switch, I'll just connect it for the techn. inspection only and then after the inspection connect the driving lights again (don't tell anybody!!). I'll probably use the dr.lights much more, I hope to never need to use the rear fog lights.

glb · 02-20-2009, 11:32 AM

ED -

So, are you and your wife leaving us forever??

I would simply put in a 3 way switch: on, on, off. I have one or two, but think they are white, not black.

Put hole in plastic plate, put switch thru, fasten nut, done.

-g

E.D. · 02-20-2009, 02:56 PM

G
thanks for advice!
Yes we're leaving, maybe we will going back to NYC later in the future since I still love it here but for now we're going to live back home again. I need to get back to my employer over there.
Enrico

...m... · 02-20-2009, 07:32 PM

...is the rear fog light what that mystery clamhole above the federal license plate is for?..

RoadDad · 02-20-2009, 07:36 PM

^^ Nope.

RoadDad · 02-20-2009, 07:44 PM

Behind the switch plate are (multiple) wired connectors which are each labeled (fog lamp, dr light, etc). Assuming that the fog lamp wiring in the connector is set up (ground, pos., switch, etc) the same way as the driving lamp I don't see why you wouldn't be able to just unplug the driving lamp switch, plug it into the fog lamp connector and have a working fog lamp (after appropriate back of the car wiring that is) and then be able to just reverse to get your driving lights back.

But as glb has already pointed out, placing another switch into the panel would work just as easily...

glb · 02-20-2009, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E.D.

G
thanks for advice!
Yes we're leaving, maybe we will going back to NYC later in the future since I still love it here but for now we're going to live back home again. I need to get back to my employer over there.
Enrico

E -

You two should come out for one more run with us.

g

Dragon · 03-02-2009, 04:16 AM

On the EU spec cars it technically not a fog light, they come on with the high beam and are called high beam assist lights. The beam pattern would actually probably suck balls in the fog btw.. The rear fog lights are a separate circuit that is turned on via it's own switch. If your car has to be to spec and they look threw the Lotus spec manual then they may catch you on them being hooked up to turn on with the rear fog lights and ding you. I originally thought they were fog lights as well as did the Japanese tech inspectors till we looked threw there inspection manual and found out what was really going on.

02-20-2009, 08:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
E.D. Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 715	Rear fog light AND the auxiliary driving lights possible? I would like to install a rear fog light AND the auxiliary driving lights to my Lotus. Typically BOTH are turned on by the third switch in the light panel. Note: the third switch is not included in the OEM FED Elise, it’s included in the auxiliary driving lights-kit. Rear fog light thread: Fog light circut added Is it possible to connect both the rear fog light AND the auxiliary driving lights to this third switch? __________________ Enrico '06 Laser Blue/Magnolia Lotus Elise * BOE TVS SC * EFI * Lots of other things '07 Graphite Grey/Tan BMW 335i w/JB3 tune, Helix IC and BMS DCI

02-20-2009, 09:20 AM	#3 (permalink)
E.D. Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 715	I'm fine, looking forward to mess with lights in Elise again. Trying not to reserve high/low beams this time! LOL I need the rear fog light to comply with EU regulation when I take my car back later this year, although in practice I only used rear fog light only 5 times during 15 years of driving since you're only allowed to use them during HEAVY fog because the fog light is so bright. So basically it needs to work during the technical inspection when I turn on the switch, not only when I'm in reverse. If it's easy to connect&disconnect the rear fog light to the third switch, I'll just connect it for the techn. inspection only and then after the inspection connect the driving lights again (don't tell anybody!!). I'll probably use the dr.lights much more, I hope to never need to use the rear fog lights. __________________ Enrico '06 Laser Blue/Magnolia Lotus Elise * BOE TVS SC * EFI * Lots of other things '07 Graphite Grey/Tan BMW 335i w/JB3 tune, Helix IC and BMS DCI

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glb Unattractive Nuisance Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chester, NJ Posts: 4,525	ED - So, are you and your wife leaving us forever?? I would simply put in a 3 way switch: on, on, off. I have one or two, but think they are white, not black. Put hole in plastic plate, put switch thru, fasten nut, done. -g __________________ 05 elise (PES chip, SSRs, shift tower mods, Multivex; HID low beams); 05 Corolla XRS; 72 Elan Sprint, 170 hp (Sold) "Political language is designed to make lies sound truthful and murder respectable." G. Orwell. 6. "A bore is a man who deprives you of solitude without providing you with company." - Gian Vincenzo Gravina

02-20-2009, 02:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
E.D. Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 715	G thanks for advice! Yes we're leaving, maybe we will going back to NYC later in the future since I still love it here but for now we're going to live back home again. I need to get back to my employer over there. Enrico __________________ Enrico '06 Laser Blue/Magnolia Lotus Elise * BOE TVS SC * EFI * Lots of other things '07 Graphite Grey/Tan BMW 335i w/JB3 tune, Helix IC and BMS DCI

02-20-2009, 07:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
...m... Denuo Volatilis Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,715	...is the rear fog light what that mystery clamhole above the federal license plate is for?.. __________________ 2005 Federal Elise \| Touring \| Storm Titanium ...73,000 miles and aging beautifully... 2000 New Beetle \| Turbo \| Reflex Silver ...107,000 miles of steadfast service...

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RoadDad perfututum futūtor Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 6,030	^^ Nope. __________________ "Really, you want to maintain a semblance of professionalism since you represent Lotus. Me... I don't need to. Bite me." -Randy

02-20-2009, 07:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
RoadDad perfututum futūtor Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 6,030	Behind the switch plate are (multiple) wired connectors which are each labeled (fog lamp, dr light, etc). Assuming that the fog lamp wiring in the connector is set up (ground, pos., switch, etc) the same way as the driving lamp I don't see why you wouldn't be able to just unplug the driving lamp switch, plug it into the fog lamp connector and have a working fog lamp (after appropriate back of the car wiring that is) and then be able to just reverse to get your driving lights back. But as glb has already pointed out, placing another switch into the panel would work just as easily... __________________ "Really, you want to maintain a semblance of professionalism since you represent Lotus. Me... I don't need to. Bite me." -Randy

03-02-2009, 04:16 AM	#10 (permalink)
Dragon Hydrocarbons Rule Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Okinawa Japan Posts: 1,747 Images: 2	On the EU spec cars it technically not a fog light, they come on with the high beam and are called high beam assist lights. The beam pattern would actually probably suck balls in the fog btw.. The rear fog lights are a separate circuit that is turned on via it's own switch. If your car has to be to spec and they look threw the Lotus spec manual then they may catch you on them being hooked up to turn on with the rear fog lights and ding you. I originally thought they were fog lights as well as did the Japanese tech inspectors till we looked threw there inspection manual and found out what was really going on. __________________ 2006 Exige; BWR Supercharger, Adj Sway Bar, Ohlins Suspension, BSK Oil Catch Can, Moroso Oil Pan, ORC Clutch, Custom Exhaust, Black Volk Racing CE28N's w/ Toyo R1R's, 2 piece rotors, Pagid Blue Pads, BSK Wet Carbon (Side Skirts, Front Lip Spoiler, Gas Cap Cover, Center Console, Door Panels), Dry Carbon rear Diffuser, Harness Bar, BWR Gauge Mount, OMP Superquadro steering wheel, LETSLA Short Shifter, V2arms, Rear Tow Link Brace, RLS Battery Bracket, BOE Tow Bar, Stickers.

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