Post 682620 by merc85 on 2014-01-22 14:53:44
Hi Blacky my 850 t5 1996 is pre wired for the front fogs, ive wired the switch inside to the connector on the loom, and ive read that i need 5 ( J ) relays 3 under the bonnet (which i have) and the other two under the dash on the relay board.
Where abouts on the relay board under the dash do the other 2 ( J ) relays locate?? does anyone have a pic??
Really appreciate any advise or diagrams
Post 682626 by martybelfastt5 on 2014-01-22 16:07:07
i fitted them on my first just one j jumper under the dash and the switch and fogs that was it fitted them on an s70 too was the same if i remember right oh forgot the fog relay too under bonnet
http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?22-Front-fog-light-fitting-guide-for-the-850
Post 682686 by merc85 on 2014-01-22 18:28:28
9494424 and 9148992
Anyone got the above relays??
Post 682752 by mikealder on 2014-01-22 19:22:04
2/2 and the 34/13 bridge from the wiring diagram, if you don't fancy standing on your head take the scuttle panel and release the fuse box, it will lift up enough to fit the top left relay and avoids scratched arms - Mike
Post 682948 by foammanmark on 2014-01-22 22:08:38
On the subject of front fogs, I've just ordered these bulbs:-
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/370961560868?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
Don't know if there any good though........
Post 682950 by AndysR on 2014-01-22 22:16:05
Let me know what they're like as I'm looking to upgrade mine, not that I ever use the front fogs except for the occasional picture.. Lol
Post 682952 by foammanmark on 2014-01-22 22:18:46
[QUOTE=AndysR;682950]Let me know what they're like as I'm looking to upgrade mine, not that I ever use the front fogs except for the occasional picture.. Lol[/QUOTE]
No problems, will do. I'm trying to get a similar light from all the front lights after fitting the 6000k Osram led sidelight bulbs to the projectors. Still leaves my dipped beam to sort though.
Post 683473 by foammanmark on 2014-01-24 15:44:06
[QUOTE=AndysR;682950]Let me know what they're like as I'm looking to upgrade mine, not that I ever use the front fogs except for the occasional picture.. Lol[/QUOTE]
The bulbs have arrived, so I'll do a before and after tomorrow hopefully.
Post 683485 by M-R-P on 2014-01-24 16:10:57
[QUOTE=foammanmark;683473]The bulbs have arrived, so I'll do a before and after tomorrow hopefully.[/QUOTE]
Do a side by side Mark, one with the old and one with the LED.
I've tried LED headlight bulbs before and although they were perfectly white, they just didn't go bright enough.
These are 5xcree units so they should kick-out a fair bit of light.
I opted for HIDs in my fogs now, to match everything else.
Post 683509 by foammanmark on 2014-01-24 16:34:01
[QUOTE=M-R-P;683485]Do a side by side Mark, one with the old and one with the LED.
I've tried LED headlight bulbs before and although they were perfectly white, they just didn't go bright enough.
These are 5xcree units so they should kick-out a fair bit of light.
I opted for HIDs in my fogs now, to match everything else.[/QUOTE]
Will do, but it will be in the daylight, and we should still be able to see the difference.
Post 683513 by martybelfastt5 on 2014-01-24 16:38:43
i like to run 501s or similar in the fogs to match the side lights getting low rate fog bulbs isnt easy when trying........had a gte before bought new fog bulbs as they where needed when switch them on they barley lit up where only 10w brought them back lol now hunting the place for similar for the 850 :redface:
Post 684001 by foammanmark on 2014-01-25 17:42:10
[QUOTE=AndysR;682950]Let me know what they're like as I'm looking to upgrade mine, not that I ever use the front fogs except for the occasional picture.. Lol[/QUOTE]
Had a mess with the bulbs this morning, and they the won't fit easily.......lol. So no pics at the mo..............and I'm now waiting until after the MOT on Monday before messing again. The bulb base is a different shape with no 'flat edge'.