Hmmmm...
Got the various bits, fitted it.... and it doesn't work! The switch is still in line, so to get the fogs on you need to turn on the side lights too - which I could do before!!
Anyone got the wiring diagramme for the Fogs - I can't find it in the Tech archive - I need to splice in a feed further down the system...
Dave
Fogs as DRLs
Re: Fogs as DRLs
Looks like it all happens inside the switch, Dave. Fuse 36 takes its feed from the X75 then goes straight to the switch. From the switch, the wires go straight to the fog lights. I can't see a way around this without opening up the switch. I'll keep looking.
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"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
Re: Fogs as DRLs
Now I'm confused because I had a look at the 1999 A6 wiring and it's the same.
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
Re: Fogs as DRLs
What colour is the line off the switch to the fog lights - and how do you get the switch out!
Dave
Dave
Re: Fogs as DRLs
White/green going from switch to fog lights.
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
Re: Fogs as DRLs
OK - I'm off to feed in there!
Thanks
Dave
Thanks
Dave
Re: Fogs as DRLs
Ah - there are two white green wires - is the feed the same colour?
Any easy way to get the switch out
Dave
Any easy way to get the switch out
Dave
Re: Fogs as DRLs
Yes, the 2 wires going to the 2 fog lights are both white/green.
Try this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ChBiotNWV4
Try this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ChBiotNWV4
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
Re: Fogs as DRLs
Thanks - in the end I simply tested both and came to that conclusion - all now spliced in and working - pics to follow when I have the dash back together
Dave
Dave
Re: Fogs as DRLs
So basically your fogs will be on as soon as the ignition goes on?
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
Re: Fogs as DRLs
I wonder if you should be using a diode on that splice...
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
Re: Fogs as DRLs
All done - and working!
Don't think it needs a diode as all I have done effectively is bypass the switch poles for the front fogs.
Feed from Fuse 36 using Add-a-fuse gizmo
Splice onto one green/white wire using clip on splice
Fogs as DRLs, without side or headlights, come on with ignition
Thanks to the online help desk along the way!!
Dave
Don't think it needs a diode as all I have done effectively is bypass the switch poles for the front fogs.
Feed from Fuse 36 using Add-a-fuse gizmo
Splice onto one green/white wire using clip on splice
Fogs as DRLs, without side or headlights, come on with ignition
Thanks to the online help desk along the way!!
Dave
Re: Fogs as DRLs
BotchScotch blocks... 
Glad it's working to your satisfaction.
Glad it's working to your satisfaction.
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
Re: Fogs as DRLs
Normally I'd agree, but as access was very limited it was easier than trying to solder while standing on my head!
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Re: Fogs as DRLs
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