Fog Light Question
#1
Fog Light Question
Im thinking of picking up a set of fogs from an SE for my GXE so I have a couple of questions.
1. Is it a plug and play installation?
2. What are all the parts needed for a complete install?
Thanks Everyone
1. Is it a plug and play installation?
2. What are all the parts needed for a complete install?
Thanks Everyone
#2
i bought aftermarkets for my GXE, i just tapped them into my headlights so i didnt have to use a switch, theyre just small white rectangular ones so theyre not a obstruction to anyone or anything. i would imagine you can do the same thing with SE's
if you have the stock bumper i just drilled a hole into the black plastic part and installed the fogs there
if you have the stock bumper i just drilled a hole into the black plastic part and installed the fogs there
#3
IIRC all maximas should be prewired for foglights. You'll still have to find the connectors in the engine bay though, if the foglights on the SE are stock then it will be plug and play, if they were aftermarket you'll need to strip the wires and connect them, still pretty simple.
#4
i never knew that. I kinda want to get some larger round JDM yellow fogs now too
but dont SE's have the foglight switch on the left of the wheel with the mirror control etc? because my GXE has a black rectangle where there is no button and IIRC all of the junkyard SE's had a foglight switch there, wouldnt GXE's not be wired for fogs then?
but dont SE's have the foglight switch on the left of the wheel with the mirror control etc? because my GXE has a black rectangle where there is no button and IIRC all of the junkyard SE's had a foglight switch there, wouldnt GXE's not be wired for fogs then?
Last edited by chrome91; 02-08-2010 at 09:45 PM.
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#7
but dont SE's have the foglight switch on the left of the wheel with the mirror control etc? because my GXE has a black rectangle where there is no button and IIRC all of the junkyard SE's had a foglight switch there, wouldnt GXE's not be wired for fogs then?
#9
I did it last year, just did aftermarket lights and got a switch and relay out of an SE, very simple. The connectors were tied way up behind the headlights and I needed to cut out the bumper down there but its marked where to cut it to make room. Just need a sharp knife to cut it.
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well, yeah all GXE's should be pre-wired. i know my gxe is prewired. installed new fogs, switch and relay and i was good to go. no need to run extra wires and switch and fuses for this. your car should have the wires already there so search behind your front bumper and headlights.
#11
I Have A 1990 SE Maxima And I Had Some AFTERMARKET FOGS Installed But They're HID's. I Wanted Some FACTORY FOGS Bc The Ones I Have Are PROJECTION FOGS And Dont Give Me That WIDE RANGE LOOK! I Saw A 3rd Generation Max With Some Fogs That Fit RIGHT INTO THE BUMPER! I NEED Those! Somebody Told Me That The Factory Fogs Cant Take HID Bulbs Bc The Bulb Itself Is TOO LONG. IDK Much About Them But I Would Like More Of An OEM Look For My Fogs! Please Help Me Out!
If You Can Email Me With Some Suggestions, Links, Pics, Anything That Can Help!
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FRAPPACHICO@YAHOO.COM
If You Can Email Me With Some Suggestions, Links, Pics, Anything That Can Help!
Thank You
FRAPPACHICO@YAHOO.COM
#12
Welcome! You might find out that most information on here is already posted, and you just have to find it. Like the fog light questions you have. It seems the HID kits out there won't work too well with the OEM fog lights, for reasons you have stated, but there is a good, recent thread which talks about this, and you may want to sdearch for it b/c it will explain the possibilities with HIDs oin these cars very well. As far as the fog lights appearing to tbe in the bumper, the only considerable way this is possible is with a stillen lip, like the one on this member's Maxima. Though, they do not have OEM lights, you get the idea hopefully....... Enjoy!
#15
ours are only wired for factory fogs like yours though, we only have fogs on SE's as well. i just bought aftermarket fogs that are oval and thin enough to mount inbetween the gaps in the stock GXE's front bumper black part.
#17
My bad, I thought we were speaking OEM all the way around..... It is convenient that the wiring is waiting for those GXEs waiting to shine their lovely aftermarket lights.
#19
There is another thread recently I encountered that discussed this, a few .orgers knew about it, from experience I think, and it took me by surprise. I will have a GXE in the future and may utilize this info.
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ve30max: i actually removed those round fogs and just slapped on some oem look-a-likes on there since i got tired of that round fog crap. i went back to the rectangular ones since it fits nicer with the stillen lip kit than other fog lights.
#21
Just while everyone's on the topic of fog lights i thought i'd see what everyone thought about these.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT
I know the selection is kinda limited when it comes to fog lights, but what do yall think about these? I kinda like the jdm yellow look... im thinkin about ordering a pair and seeing how they look and fit. The price aint too bad either.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT
I know the selection is kinda limited when it comes to fog lights, but what do yall think about these? I kinda like the jdm yellow look... im thinkin about ordering a pair and seeing how they look and fit. The price aint too bad either.
#22
well, now you know for next time. enjoy.
ve30max: i actually removed those round fogs and just slapped on some oem look-a-likes on there since i got tired of that round fog crap. i went back to the rectangular ones since it fits nicer with the stillen lip kit than other fog lights.
ve30max: i actually removed those round fogs and just slapped on some oem look-a-likes on there since i got tired of that round fog crap. i went back to the rectangular ones since it fits nicer with the stillen lip kit than other fog lights.
Just while everyone's on the topic of fog lights i thought i'd see what everyone thought about these.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT
I know the selection is kinda limited when it comes to fog lights, but what do yall think about these? I kinda like the jdm yellow look... im thinkin about ordering a pair and seeing how they look and fit. The price aint too bad either.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT
I know the selection is kinda limited when it comes to fog lights, but what do yall think about these? I kinda like the jdm yellow look... im thinkin about ordering a pair and seeing how they look and fit. The price aint too bad either.
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Just while everyone's on the topic of fog lights i thought i'd see what everyone thought about these.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT
I know the selection is kinda limited when it comes to fog lights, but what do yall think about these? I kinda like the jdm yellow look... im thinkin about ordering a pair and seeing how they look and fit. The price aint too bad either.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT
I know the selection is kinda limited when it comes to fog lights, but what do yall think about these? I kinda like the jdm yellow look... im thinkin about ordering a pair and seeing how they look and fit. The price aint too bad either.
#24
Just while everyone's on the topic of fog lights i thought i'd see what everyone thought about these.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT
I know the selection is kinda limited when it comes to fog lights, but what do yall think about these? I kinda like the jdm yellow look... im thinkin about ordering a pair and seeing how they look and fit. The price aint too bad either.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT
I know the selection is kinda limited when it comes to fog lights, but what do yall think about these? I kinda like the jdm yellow look... im thinkin about ordering a pair and seeing how they look and fit. The price aint too bad either.
#25
Haha down here in north florida they dont care about any of that stuff lol we got people runnin HID's that are bright as hell and then we got the rednecks that run just headers on their trucks and still dont get pulled over!! haha
#26
I just came from the junk yard and scored a set of oem fogs from an SE along with the switch and relay but my question is where are the wires that come from the dash to the switch ?? are they tucked way back in there ?? Cuz im strugglin to find em lol
Any help would be much appreciated!
Any help would be much appreciated!
#27
I just came from the junk yard and scored a set of oem fogs from an SE along with the switch and relay but my question is where are the wires that come from the dash to the switch ?? are they tucked way back in there ?? Cuz im strugglin to find em lol
Any help would be much appreciated!
Any help would be much appreciated!
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#29
they should be tucked/taped by the fenders, the plugs have a brown end. you will need the large fog fuse by the battery, a small one under the dash, and a switch. Rarely some GXE models do not have it prewired
#30
It's taped on either the mirror switch or cruise control switch harness. Don't remember which. That's if you have it prewired there, iirc some have no prewire at all, some only at the bumper, and some at both. I'm lucky I got both.
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#32
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I have a '94 GXE. I install after market foglights in thirty minutes. First find a SE you will need the switch located left of the steering wheel next to cruise control switch. The wires in your GXE are in the same location as the SE. Go to the engine compartment get the relay from fuse box, it is clearly marked. The wires for fog light are taped to your signal lights, for after market lights cut ends and splice wires together.
#33
I have a '94 GXE. I install after market foglights in thirty minutes. First find a SE you will need the switch located left of the steering wheel next to cruise control switch. The wires in your GXE are in the same location as the SE. Go to the engine compartment get the relay from fuse box, it is clearly marked. The wires for fog light are taped to your signal lights, for after market lights cut ends and splice wires together.
#34
i have a 91 maxima 5spd, i think its an SE but it dont have fog lights....all the wiring and stuff is there but no fog!!!...so im wondering if mine is a GXE or SE, got me thinkin cuz you guys said all maximas are prewired for foglights....and im not sure if the previous owner took them off or it never had any...
#35
if its 5spd its a SE, unless its a 5spd swapped GXE. SE had whiteface gauges and a wing as well.
SE came with foglights, GXE rarely came with foglights, most have the wiring tucked in the bumper, a few dont have the wiring at all
SE came with foglights, GXE rarely came with foglights, most have the wiring tucked in the bumper, a few dont have the wiring at all
#36
These are kinda expensive but very effective and are great if you want to supplement your headlights without blinding everyone......
http://www.brightheadlights-hid.com/...fog-Lights.htm
http://www.brightheadlights-hid.com/...fog-Lights.htm
#37
i have a 91 maxima 5spd, i think its an SE but it dont have fog lights....all the wiring and stuff is there but no fog!!!...so im wondering if mine is a GXE or SE, got me thinkin cuz you guys said all maximas are prewired for foglights....and im not sure if the previous owner took them off or it never had any...
The fog lights break easy and are easy to remove (a couple of 10mm bolts and a plug) so the previous owner probably just took them out and tucked the wires.
You might want to look around to see if the wires are still there. You can use the switch and wires for aftermarket or you can track down some factory fog lights.
#38
If you have a 5-speed, it should be an SE. Very few people have done a 5-speed swap.
The fog lights break easy and are easy to remove (a couple of 10mm bolts and a plug) so the previous owner probably just took them out and tucked the wires.
You might want to look around to see if the wires are still there. You can use the switch and wires for aftermarket or you can track down some factory fog lights.
The fog lights break easy and are easy to remove (a couple of 10mm bolts and a plug) so the previous owner probably just took them out and tucked the wires.
You might want to look around to see if the wires are still there. You can use the switch and wires for aftermarket or you can track down some factory fog lights.
#39
white gauges, non-chrome trim around the mirrors (or black paint chipping off, revealing the chrome), black unpainted mirrors, smoked-looking tails... all of these indicate an SE. Manual trans was an option, only for SE models from the factory.
also, I believe fogs were standard on SE models. probably pulled into a parking spot, hit a curb and busted a lens (or road debris, bused lens). they look awful as heck, so the PO pulled them to look less bad.
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#40
less than 1 out of 100 5-speeds are GXE's swapped from auto.
white gauges, non-chrome trim around the mirrors (or black paint chipping off, revealing the chrome), black unpainted mirrors, smoked-looking tails... all of these indicate an SE. Manual trans was an option, only for SE models from the factory.
also, I believe fogs were standard on SE models. probably pulled into a parking spot, hit a curb and busted a lens (or road debris, bused lens). they look awful as heck, so the PO pulled them to look less bad.
white gauges, non-chrome trim around the mirrors (or black paint chipping off, revealing the chrome), black unpainted mirrors, smoked-looking tails... all of these indicate an SE. Manual trans was an option, only for SE models from the factory.
also, I believe fogs were standard on SE models. probably pulled into a parking spot, hit a curb and busted a lens (or road debris, bused lens). they look awful as heck, so the PO pulled them to look less bad.