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Old Sep 17, 2008 | 02:10 PM
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Fog Lights always on

Anybody know if you can get the front fog lights to go on when the car turns on? Instead of switching them on every time, I would rather switch them to turn them off rather than on.
 
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Old Sep 17, 2008 | 02:15 PM
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why?
is there 24/7 fog where you live?
 
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Old Sep 17, 2008 | 02:33 PM
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Some people like the road a little more lit up at night. Give the guy a break
 
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Old Sep 17, 2008 | 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by manish
Anybody know if you can get the front fog lights to go on when the car turns on? Instead of switching them on every time, I would rather switch them to turn them off rather than on.
No, The laws on their use vary by state and are also regulated by federal laws. There are a few states that even say they must be covered is not being used, and that they can only be used in fog or smoke. Other states such as Virginia have laws allowing as many auxiliary lights as you want but you can not have more that two auxiliary lights on at any one time. I.E. if you have extra driving lights then Fogs can not be on. If you have fogs on then driving lights can not be on. If you have two sets of driving lights then no more than tow of the lights can be on at one time.
 
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Old Sep 17, 2008 | 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by TWISTER
Some people like the road a little more lit up at night. Give the guy a break
lol just pokin fun
a little friendly humor...
i like my fogs on someitmes too hehe
 
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Old Sep 20, 2008 | 06:37 PM
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I live in great the foggist city in the world

http://www.city-data.com/forum/gener...iest-city.html
scroll down for the pic.

just kidding. No, the headlights are really not bright enough and the fogs help a bit. and i usually realize it after about 10 minutes and then switch them on.

So any ideas?
 
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Old Sep 22, 2008 | 08:11 AM
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Here is a link to a thread the turns on the sport button automatically. This could probably be wired to turn on the fogs instead.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ic+port+button

If the head lights are not bright enough then i would have them checked. A bunch of people have complained lately that the light were not aimed correctly which could cause your problem of lack of light.
 
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