Independent fog lights mod in Impreza WRX STi 08+ - Page 2

SNE2040 · 11-29-2012, 11:14 AM

Sorry to revive a dead thread...

For the two wires going to column, can't i just use an ez-tap vs shoving wires into the harness? Was thinking so it doesn't fall out.

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SNE2040 · 11-29-2012, 11:32 AM

2 wires go from relay to relay slot
1 wire goes from relay into the 7.5a fuse
1 wire goes from relay to harness (purple/yellow)
1 wire goes from harness (black- next to purple/yellow) into a ground

Sound right?

This mod will let me run fogs normally, run when stalk is on Fog-ON, and will turn off with car... im.assuming?

p0werline · 12-13-2012, 08:18 PM

Does this allow the fogs to be on when high beams are turned on?

S1CkWrx · 12-13-2012, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SNE2040

2 wires go from relay to relay slot
1 wire goes from relay into the 7.5a fuse
1 wire goes from relay to harness (purple/yellow)
1 wire goes from harness (black- next to purple/yellow) into a ground

Sound right?

This mod will let me run fogs normally, run when stalk is on Fog-ON, and will turn off with car... im.assuming?

did you ever get this to work for you man?

punkNdrublic04 · 12-13-2012, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by p0werline

Does this allow the fogs to be on when high beams are turned on?

^^^ What he said. I'm also curious about this too.

SNE2040 · 12-13-2012, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S1CkWrx

did you ever get this to work for you man?

Gonna do it again tomorrow. I had it working last time as a quick test but i never actually turned my car on and tried the features of the car running and DRL, Fog, etc. I'll update tomorrow. I made all the wires last time and still have them.

SNE2040 · 12-14-2012, 02:43 PM

Did it today. Works awesome! Took about 30 min

jester8798 · 12-14-2012, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SNE2040

Sorry to revive a dead thread...

For the two wires going to column, can't i just use an ez-tap vs shoving wires into the harness? Was thinking so it doesn't fall out.

Did you use taps on the column wires?

punkNdrublic04 · 12-14-2012, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SNE2040

Did it today. Works awesome! Took about 30 min

Do the fogs stay in with the high beams on?

S1CkWrx · 12-14-2012, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SNE2040

Did it today. Works awesome! Took about 30 min

Do mine haha. Where in NJ are you id pay.
I have the wires and all. PM me

SNE2040 · 12-14-2012, 07:47 PM

I made a quick diagram if anyone needs anything

thescreensavers · 12-14-2012, 07:52 PM

Awesome, mod cant wait to do this.

thescreensavers · 12-20-2012, 12:53 AM

Did this today, cost me 20 bucks since I did not have the connectors and wires. Though home depot did not have the right wire splices so for now I have a temp solution until I get the correct ones tomorrow but here are some pics.

This is on a 2013

I took off the steel reinforcement bar to gain better access, this picture has it removed you should see it when you take yours off. It just has two 10mm Bolts

This picture also has the Relay Removed and Stalk's Harness Disconnected.

I also completely removed the Dash trim as well which just pulls out and disconnected the wires to the Dimmer switches.

When you Route wires to the purple/yellow and Ground make sure you have enough slack and no wires bind when you adjust the steering wheel through out its full range of motion.

I also found that the second ground was unnecessary as it worked without it, but I wired for it so I am going to use it.

And Yes Highbeams and Fogs work!

S1CkWrx · 12-20-2012, 08:30 AM

only thing i noticed the Fog light dash light doesnt work when you just have the fogs on standalone

jaxx4k · 02-05-2013, 09:42 PM

Hummm.... will tackle this !!

W.K.S. · 02-10-2013, 06:01 PM

Doing this today!!

ans2k · 02-20-2013, 11:31 PM

wow, i might try this on my 2012 impreza. where are y'all putting the relay when you done?

Steck121 · 04-28-2013, 12:07 AM

I tried doing this today but I am having some problems. I followed the instructions and diagram exactly but now the fog lights or the running lights won't work. I used 18 gauge wire and checked my ground to a few locations, but to no avail. I did put the parking brake down. Also, there seems to be a noise coming from the engine bay, not sure if this is new.

Any help would really be appreciated. Thanks

SNE2040 · 04-28-2013, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steck121

I tried doing this today but I am having some problems. I followed the instructions and diagram exactly but now the fog lights or the running lights won't work. I used 18 gauge wire and checked my ground to a few locations, but to no avail. I did put the parking brake down. Also, there seems to be a noise coming from the engine bay, not sure if this is new.

Any help would really be appreciated. Thanks

The noise wouldn't have anything to do with that since it's not changing anything except for the power going to the fogs (and tricking it to work)

You checked your ground and no avail? Please be a tad clearer. Where did you ground yours to?

You used vampire clips on the stalk harness? Did it actually make contact?

Check your fuses to see if you accidentally didn't blow them out. Did you connect each relay pin to the appropriate relay slot?

Steck121 · 04-28-2013, 01:00 PM

I eventually got it figured out. The problem was when I connected the vampire clip to the harness the metal did not cut through the insulation.

12-14-2012, 07:47 PM	#36
SNE2040 Scooby Specialist Member#: 72195 Join Date: Oct 2004 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: North Jersey Vehicle: 2012 WRX GV SWP	I made a quick diagram if anyone needs anything Last edited by SNE2040; 12-17-2012 at 11:25 PM.

12-20-2012, 12:53 AM	#38
thescreensavers Scooby Newbie Member#: 333820 Join Date: Sep 2012 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Miami Vehicle: 2013 WRX Limited WRB	Did this today, cost me 20 bucks since I did not have the connectors and wires. Though home depot did not have the right wire splices so for now I have a temp solution until I get the correct ones tomorrow but here are some pics. This is on a 2013 I took off the steel reinforcement bar to gain better access, this picture has it removed you should see it when you take yours off. It just has two 10mm Bolts This picture also has the Relay Removed and Stalk's Harness Disconnected. I also completely removed the Dash trim as well which just pulls out and disconnected the wires to the Dimmer switches. When you Route wires to the purple/yellow and Ground make sure you have enough slack and no wires bind when you adjust the steering wheel through out its full range of motion. I also found that the second ground was unnecessary as it worked without it, but I wired for it so I am going to use it. And Yes Highbeams and Fogs work! Last edited by thescreensavers; 12-20-2012 at 02:03 AM.

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11-29-2012, 11:14 AM	#26
SNE2040 Scooby Specialist Member#: 72195 Join Date: Oct 2004 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: North Jersey Vehicle: 2012 WRX GV SWP	Sorry to revive a dead thread... For the two wires going to column, can't i just use an ez-tap vs shoving wires into the harness? Was thinking so it doesn't fall out. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

11-29-2012, 11:32 AM	#27
SNE2040 Scooby Specialist Member#: 72195 Join Date: Oct 2004 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: North Jersey Vehicle: 2012 WRX GV SWP	2 wires go from relay to relay slot 1 wire goes from relay into the 7.5a fuse 1 wire goes from relay to harness (purple/yellow) 1 wire goes from harness (black- next to purple/yellow) into a ground Sound right? This mod will let me run fogs normally, run when stalk is on Fog-ON, and will turn off with car... im.assuming?

12-13-2012, 08:18 PM	#28
p0werline Scooby Newbie Member#: 325210 Join Date: Jul 2012	Does this allow the fogs to be on when high beams are turned on?

12-14-2012, 02:43 PM	#32
SNE2040 Scooby Specialist Member#: 72195 Join Date: Oct 2004 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: North Jersey Vehicle: 2012 WRX GV SWP	Did it today. Works awesome! Took about 30 min

12-14-2012, 07:52 PM	#37
thescreensavers Scooby Newbie Member#: 333820 Join Date: Sep 2012 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Miami Vehicle: 2013 WRX Limited WRB	Awesome, mod cant wait to do this.

12-20-2012, 08:30 AM	#39
S1CkWrx Scooby Newbie Member#: 325249 Join Date: Jul 2012 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: New Jersey Vehicle: 2012 wrx dgm	only thing i noticed the Fog light dash light doesnt work when you just have the fogs on standalone

02-05-2013, 09:42 PM	#40
jaxx4k Scooby Newbie Member#: 232010 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Shipping out of NYC/CT Vehicle: 2013 STI hatch SWP	Hummm.... will tackle this !!

02-10-2013, 06:01 PM	#41
W.K.S. Scooby Newbie Member#: 314986 Join Date: Mar 2012 Chapter/Region: SCIC Vehicle: 2013 WRX Dark Grey Metallic	Doing this today!!

02-20-2013, 11:31 PM	#42
ans2k Scooby Specialist Member#: 315631 Join Date: Apr 2012 Vehicle: 2012 Impreza	wow, i might try this on my 2012 impreza. where are y'all putting the relay when you done?

04-28-2013, 12:07 AM	#43
Steck121 Scooby Newbie Member#: 296527 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Northern IL Vehicle: 2013 STI Hatch SWP	I tried doing this today but I am having some problems. I followed the instructions and diagram exactly but now the fog lights or the running lights won't work. I used 18 gauge wire and checked my ground to a few locations, but to no avail. I did put the parking brake down. Also, there seems to be a noise coming from the engine bay, not sure if this is new. Any help would really be appreciated. Thanks

04-28-2013, 01:00 PM	#45
Steck121 Scooby Newbie Member#: 296527 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Northern IL Vehicle: 2013 STI Hatch SWP	I eventually got it figured out. The problem was when I connected the vampire clip to the harness the metal did not cut through the insulation.