Aftermarket Fog Lights

[compu_85]

See my comments in this thread: http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread...57#post3800457

If you want it done "right", don't use the VW harness.

-J

[Niner]

Nice, let us know when you figure out how to wire it and then long code it through 9 Electronics, Long Code, on VCDS. Because if one is without VCDS and wants to add foglights, maybe being outside the BCM is not such a bad option, less programming to do with long code on a laptop computer, more plug and play.

[Antgli]

I just bought the OEM Fog Light kit for my SE from a merchant in another forum. Here was my quote:

Fog light parts (excluding harness and Euro switch) sell for $258.12 plus shipping.
LH Foglamp $71.28
RH Foglamp $71.28
LH Fog Bracket $17.70
RH Fog Bracket $17.70
LH Fog Grille $39.60
RH Fog Grille $39.60
Mounting Screws (Qty 4) $0.24 EACH

The install was fairly easy. At the time the oem harness was unavailable, it was also pricey. I didn't want to wait for the harness to be available and didn't want to pay the price VW was asking for the harness. Instead, I made my own harness and wired it up like a normal set of auxiliary lamps. The relay and primary wires only cost me a few dollars. Having them programmed to work as cornering lights wasn't that important to me. Also, I just used a rocker switch hidden under the dash. Most of you would probably think this is a ghetto setup but my fog lights work and I'm happy it didn't cost me a fortune !

[Niner]

Originally Posted by Antgli

I just bought the OEM Fog Light kit for my SE from a merchant in another forum. Here was my quote:

Fog light parts (excluding harness and Euro switch) sell for $258.12 plus shipping.
LH Foglamp $71.28
RH Foglamp $71.28
LH Fog Bracket $17.70
RH Fog Bracket $17.70
LH Fog Grille $39.60
RH Fog Grille $39.60
Mounting Screws (Qty 4) $0.24 EACH

The install was fairly easy. At the time the oem harness was unavailable, it was also pricey. I didn't want to wait for the harness to be available and didn't want to pay the price VW was asking for the harness. Instead, I made my own harness and wired it up like a normal set of auxiliary lamps. The relay and primary wires only cost me a few dollars. Having them programmed to work as cornering lights wasn't that important to me. Also, I just used a rocker switch hidden under the dash. Most of you would probably think this is a ghetto setup but my fog lights work and I'm happy it didn't cost me a fortune !

Link to the merchant? Are you running a relay so that you don't burn out the rocker switch contact points? 110w at 12 volts is a lot of amps on a switch.

[Antgli]

Originally Posted by Niner

Link to the merchant? Are you running a relay so that you don't burn out the rocker switch contact points? 110w at 12 volts is a lot of amps on a switch.

Yep, I'm runnng a 30 amp relay, 20 amp fuse and 14gauge wires. The H8 bulbs in the fogs are only 35W.

The merchant I dealt with was Bud Klemp. He works for Dean McCrary Auto Group. He's always posting at the other VW forum. I also picked up an oem painted rear lip spoiler from him for $190. His prices are really reasonable.

His contact info is
bklemp@deanmccrary.com
1-800-304-3326 ext 3465