Fog lamps to running lamps

Dave Maple · 09-22-2002, 03:45 PM

How can I change my fog lamps to day time running lamps. I'd like them to come on when I turn on my parking lights. At present they come on only with my low beams. It's a '98' GT.

The Deuce · 09-22-2002, 04:31 PM

I don't have fog lights or a wiring diagram in front of me, so you will have to look up the wire colors at home.

Currently the power supply for the fog lights comes from the power to your low beams. To make them come on with your parking lights you will need to change from that to the wire that powers your parking lights.

Get your hands on a good wiring diagram and see where the connection is. It should be on only one side of the car. The easiest way to do it would be a cut and splice, but I'm thinking with a little more work it will be much cleaner in the long run.

Good luck.

Titan · 09-22-2002, 06:58 PM

I've always wanted to do this, but I've never had the time/patience to go through it all. But here's an in-depth article on how to re-wire your fog lights:

http://www.mustangworld.com/ourpics/fcar/fog1.htm

If you're messing with lights, you might want to try this out, too. It's sequential turn signals, looks good if you know how to do it:

http://www.mustangworld.com/ourpics/fcar/sequen.htm

Hope this helps...

Crazy Horse GT · 09-27-2002, 03:54 AM

find a 99+ our fog lights do work with the running lights, & low beam's, but turn off , when the high beams are on.

01SVTCobra · 09-28-2002, 08:23 PM

Follow that link that Titan posted. It is a very easy process. I did it on my 97 GT.

Dave Maple · 10-13-2002, 10:14 PM

Thanks to all who replied. I used Brian Carr's method posted by Stinger. I decided running lites without parking lites would be the best. Useing the conv. top power lead worked great and was easy.

09-22-2002, 03:45 PM	#1
Dave Maple Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Indiana Posts: 17	Fog lamps to running lamps How can I change my fog lamps to day time running lamps. I'd like them to come on when I turn on my parking lights. At present they come on only with my low beams. It's a '98' GT.

09-22-2002, 04:31 PM	#2
The Deuce Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,325	I don't have fog lights or a wiring diagram in front of me, so you will have to look up the wire colors at home. Currently the power supply for the fog lights comes from the power to your low beams. To make them come on with your parking lights you will need to change from that to the wire that powers your parking lights. Get your hands on a good wiring diagram and see where the connection is. It should be on only one side of the car. The easiest way to do it would be a cut and splice, but I'm thinking with a little more work it will be much cleaner in the long run. Good luck. __________________ 1997 Mustang GT "The Freak" - 13.80 @ 101.70, 2.07 60' 1995 Honda VFR750 - not much @ really fast (actual data pending.) 1964.5 Mustang 289 Rice Haters Club Member #13

09-22-2002, 06:58 PM	#3
Titan Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Atlanta Posts: 296	I've always wanted to do this, but I've never had the time/patience to go through it all. But here's an in-depth article on how to re-wire your fog lights: http://www.mustangworld.com/ourpics/fcar/fog1.htm If you're messing with lights, you might want to try this out, too. It's sequential turn signals, looks good if you know how to do it: http://www.mustangworld.com/ourpics/fcar/sequen.htm Hope this helps... __________________ Current Sophomore -- Mechanical Engineering Black on Black 98' GT 5-Speed Mods = Stuff

09-27-2002, 03:54 AM	#4
Crazy Horse GT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Sale Creek, TN. C. S. A. Posts: 4,652	find a 99+ our fog lights do work with the running lights, & low beam's, but turn off , when the high beams are on. __________________ 95 gt vert, lot's of stuff, it aint slow. 04 sonic blue v - six my beater 89 rs camaro iroc turbo hood, other stuff, my wifes ride 84 lx stang cammed up 289 hi po, etc 65 falcon, maybe by the year 2020. black 00gt, gone but never forgotten. R H C- member # 1 o.b.c. da prez- member # 1 if your under 40 dont ask. goodbye for now odie,r.i.p. 11-27-03

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09-28-2002, 08:23 PM	#5
01SVTCobra Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 9	Follow that link that Titan posted. It is a very easy process. I did it on my 97 GT.

10-13-2002, 10:14 PM	#6
Dave Maple Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Indiana Posts: 17	Thanks to all who replied. I used Brian Carr's method posted by Stinger. I decided running lites without parking lites would be the best. Useing the conv. top power lead worked great and was easy.