****FOGLIGHTS**** Installed [Diode Dynamics]

[thev8man]

Good to know! I ordered the Mabett fender flares and fog lights so I will install the lights first....both just got shipped to me so I'll have them this week. I have the Ford mudflaps so I don't know if they will have to be modified to work with the Mabett fender flares too.

Ford the switch I ordered about 4 different pushbuttons in 12,16 and 19mm sizes to see what works best in the open area on the right hand side of the headlight panel insert. They should look nice in that spot and as close to a factory option as possible without messing with a new headlight control module and software.

Booyah
Let me know how it goes

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[thev8man]

I like the kit but the problem I have is that I have fender flares on my truck that in addition to using the push pins on the inside of the fender well are also attached via 3m tape to the outside of the fender. installing this kit would require that I take those off and then putting them back on would be problematic as I would have to try and redo the 3m tape, not sure I would be able to get the same seal that I have now... guess Im just stuck with the backup lights for now. and for the love of mankind, no one says booyah anymore!

Come see
Booyah

 

[thev8man]

Nice. Can I get a Booyah?

Yes sir
Booyah

 

[thev8man]

As if the low beam headlights don't annoy other drivers enough.
I get flashed at least once a week.

Booyah
I love hit with the actual high beam

 

[gp1200x]

As if the low beam headlights don't annoy other drivers enough.
I get flashed at least once a week.

I have never yet been flashed in my 23 Lariat with low beams on and the high beam auto always turns off at the right time (stock height 18" rims) with 10K. Did you modify your heights or carry cargo in the rear?

 

[thev8man]

I have never yet been flashed in my 23 Lariat with low beams on and the high beam auto always turns off at the right time (stock height 18" rims) with 10K. Did you modify your heights or carry cargo in the rear?

Booyah
No I think its just gubbers being gubbers. I'm still stink buggin in the rear.

 

[gp1200x]

Anyone know the amount of current that passes through the cabin switch? I'm hoping it is just a switching circuit and not passing the full amperage of the fog lights through it. I have 12,16,and 19 mm circular pushbutton switches to mount in the headlight insert and they match the color and will look well. The problem is the small 12mm pushbuttom latching switches that I like the best are only rated for 2 amps versus 5-8 for the larger ones. Unfortunately DDs actual wire size may not be a good indicator to use.

 

[Robert C]

Man, you guys have a lot of time on your hands.
What is this fascination with light bulbs?

 

[Huchipapa]

Love the kit and look. Why Ford doesn't offer fog lights as an option (as well as a Homelink mirror) is beyond me. I wish I knew of an electrical shop that could install these for me...my mechanical skills are severely lacking but at least I recognize that beforehand...).

 

[SLJ]

Fogs came in today.
Hard part is done. I'll run the wiring and put it back together tomorrow.

 

[Dmat]

Anyone know the amount of current that passes through the cabin switch? I'm hoping it is just a switching circuit and not passing the full amperage of the fog lights through it. I have 12,16,and 19 mm circular pushbutton switches to mount in the headlight insert and they match the color and will look well. The problem is the small 12mm pushbuttom latching switches that I like the best are only rated for 2 amps versus 5-8 for the larger ones. Unfortunately DDs actual wire size may not be a good indicator to use.

This is sort of my question too. I'd like to do something better than what they included and am trying to get more specs on the switch they used. Carling makes a few switches I'd like to try fitting in if room allows.

 

[gp1200x]

This is sort of my question too. I'd like to do something better than what they included and am trying to get more specs on the switch they used. Carling makes a few switches I'd like to try fitting in if room allows.

I asked DD and they responded to my questions. Their switch carries very little current and simply activates the logic in their metal box to switch the light on. The main draw is via the battery to the box and then to the fog lights so you can probably use any switch you want. I may use these although I have 3 other types ordered and still waiting for but I really like this small black pusbutton latching switch. Pictures are poor....it really only lights the center and the outer lit ring isn't really visible when I look at it yet the camera sees it??? The lit color is very close if not dead on compared to my small headlight panel light. Button is really small with four prongs on back. Black

satin finish and head is about 1.5 the thickness of a dime once installed in the panel. Switch comes with locking nut and small rubber o-ring. I will solder my plug to it..installing two ...one for future stuff. Many different faces for them but this one looks close enough as a fog if turned sideways.

 

[Automan21]

Their metal box is pretty much a relay I’m guessing.

 

[SLJ]

I'm using one of these in the blank spot in the lightining controls.

 

[gp1200x]

I'm using one of these in the blank spot in the lightining controls.

Did you remove the whole panel to get at the back of the headlight console assembly? That looks like it may be easier than trying to remove the insert. I'll get to it this weekend if my lights come today.

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