guitarplayer16

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Glad to hear you guys found the DIY useful!

nvasion

hey guitarplayer16 i tried to read through all the pages of this thread and i cannot find the foglight part number.

can i get it please? or can you tell me where i can find a set of oem foglights

thanks!

guitarplayer16

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Hey,

The OEM fog light part number is 08V31-SDA-101

You can get the best deal on OEM fog light from AckTL05. He is a vendor on this site and offers it for around $150 last time I checked.

Tl4eva

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Did this to my 05. Look sick.

modoko

Just did it today, thanks for the DIY.

modoko

GKinColo08TL

Nice work, they look very good.

aIRpeACE

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how long will this project take?

Bladehopper82

It depends on a lot of factors. Your level of experience with this type of mod. The equipment you have, the problems you run into, etc...

That being said, it should take around a full weekend for a novice (like me) or a day for someone with a lot of experience and the right equipment. Plan on taking time to disassemble the vehicle. Modifying the grill (a lot of trial and error trimming it down and fitting in the fogs), wiring which seems easy enough but can be tricky, and then putting it all back together...

Abe_Froman

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One of my fogs cracked and I thought I remembered seeing OEM accord fogs a while back on here for almost as cheap as the aftermarket ones.

I tried searching, but can't seem to find the person who sells the OEM ones for cheap.

Anyone know who sells the OEM ones for cheap?

guitarplayer16

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One of my fog lights cracked a couple months ago.

I went on eBay and just bought one for $35 that included the an OEM switch and driver side fog light (and housing).

I replaced the fog light with lexan glass for now until it gets nicer to install the oem one.

The kit you're talking about that everyone on here jumped on for $56 is long gone now.

Abe_Froman

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I didn't know it was a limited time deal. Thanks for the letting me know. I found the same aftermarket ones I have on my car right now for only $40, so I just went ahead and ordered those.

twenty5

I apologize for bringing up this thread, but I read through it and have a good understanding of how to wire the fogs up. I have a diagram of what I did, except the fogs don't light up when I toggle the switch to "on".

I did everything except for tapping into a wiper/parking brake source (as I purchased my kit from ebay and the wires were coded in a different colour).

Does hooking up #5 in my diagram to the fuse box battery terminal provide power to turn on my fogs without tapping into the wiper/brake light source? It was a test run and it didn't work.

If I do require to tap into the wipe/parking brake source, can someone kindly direct me which wires to cut/tap?

I've also provided a close up the major components with the wires and colours.

much appreciated for any replies! (P.S. I'm also installing my aspec bumper lips the same time as my fogs! so excited!!)











EDIT----

#2 in my diagram is not hooked up to anything. -> That in turn is the "Dashboard Fog Light Switch" RED WIRE from the below diagram to the doashboard fuse box. Is this critical for my foglights to turn on? I hooked up everything in front of my vehicle as a quick test and did not bring anything through the firewall yet.

guitarplayer16

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Everything seems right...

Where do you have your red "ignition" labelled wire hooked to?
That's what powers your switch which in turn, powers up your fogs.

I just read that you didn't tap into the wipers/parking light wire.
Your fogs won't turn on without a "trigger".
Put the "ignition" wire to fuse #32 and it'll turn on. Use an "add-a-fuse". This is an alternative to the wiper motor wire. This gives you independent control of the fogs to turn on whenever you want.
Or tap the "ignition" wire to the parking light wire.

And no, just hooking up #5 doesn't turn on the fogs.
It POWERS the fogs for when it receives signal from the switch to turn on, which it doesn't if you don't have your ignition wire hooked up.
This is how a relay works.

Everything else you did it right though.
Just tap the ignition wire and it'll work.

twenty5

! I didn't think the post owner would reply! I feel a lot more confident now. Thanks!

I read through all 11 pages and picked out where those wires are to tap into. So I'll be good for that. Do you recommend the "add a fuse" method or tapping into parking lights?

for the "add a fuse" method, what fuse amperage am I looking for at the store?

Which is the final question to finish it all up. I will post pictures during the long easter weekend!

Thanks for your reply guitar-hero!

guitarplayer16

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I'm always on here to help people who try out my DIYs

It's really up to you if you want to tap the red "ignition" wire to to the cabin fuse box using an add-a-fuse or to the parking lights. Both methods take about 10 minutes max.

Do you want to have complete control over when your fog lights turn on? Use an MINI add-a-fuse and put it in fuse #32 (driver kick panel). I'd say a 5A fuse would work good. That's what I usually use for other people. You'll be able to turn on and off your fogs whenever you please so long as your car is started.

Do you want to have it OEM? Use parking light wire.
The only time the fogs would be able to turn on is with the parking lights.
The parking lights flash each time you lock or unlock your car, so that means the fogs will flash each time you unlock or lock your car also.
This isn't good if you plan on using HIDs and flashing HIDs is bad for the ballast.

Look forward to the pictures.

Cheers =)

twenty5

awesome! It's been decided after your beautiful explanations. I'll be going with the add-a-fuse method. I really appreciate your super quick response. Keep up the good work!

twenty5

Guitar-man,

There's a fuse in the fuse slot #32 (ACC) with 7.5 amps. Do I use a 7.5 amp in my "add-a-fuse" extension to match what it uses now? I was hoping fuse slot #32 was empty so I wouldn't have to worry about it...

twenty5

err didn't work... got stuff laying around everywhere outside right now. Can someone give me a hand? The parking light wire is a bit short is it still safe to tap into that..? I tried with the add-a-fuse MINI and that broke on me and it's easter monday, so nothing is open right now... Could I possibly route that wire you'd tap into the parking light back into the engine bay and into the 12v fuse box along with a in-line fuse?

guitarplayer16

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Nope, you don't have to match it with 7.5A. You should use a 5A in the "extension" slot.

It's safe to tap into the parking light wire.

You can wire the trigger wire back to the engine bay, and it will work, but it's a lot more work than you need.

How did you end up breaking the add a fuse?

twenty5

Hey bud! 12 hours later! I finished.. I ended up tapping into the parking light wire! It works and that's all that matters! It was bulging out and when I went to put the fuse cover back on, it pushed the side of the add-a-fuse (the plastic) corner broke and the wire became loose from the inside.

Thanks guitar player your replies were very reassuring and walked me through my biggest work yet on the car. There's still a lot I need to do to the bumper lips since It wasn't an OEM aspec, It didn't fit perfectly and had gaps on the sides (some huge ones).

I'll take some pictures tomorrow. But I really appreciate your replies over this holiday.

it's really dark out right now, so no pictures until tomorrow! thanks again bud!

guitarplayer16

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Glad to hear it works and you found this DIY was useful =)

runutsooh

looks really good dude. if I didn't already have fogs on mine, I would def do this cause its a good write up and easy to follow

ReneCarreon

Hey man so any suggestions on how to wire it if I have HID fogs??

ReneCarreon

Alright so I ordered the HID conversion kit and accord fogs. I'm running into trouble with wiring it up to my 06 tl. Im trying to operate them independently or should I just have them in place of the stock fogs? Either way how so? Any help at all. I'm not really seeing the exact wires I have in the thread. Also should I get the relay harness?? Really want this to work but need help! Thanks!

guitarplayer16

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Here to help you.

To run them independently, use an add a fuse for the trigger wire and put it in fuse #32.

Cheers

It would help if you could show a picture of the wiring harness and I'll tell you where everything goes.

You probably have an aftermarket kit so wires are different.

guitarplayer16

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Click Here to check out NSXCessive's wiring and mounting DIY for EVEN MORE Accord Foglight information - the more the merrier, right? =)

Hey guys,

A few weeks ago, I posted a teaser picture of parts I purchased, and some people thought it couldn't be done.

I present you... the DIY to Accord Fogs with the Type-S grills.

Just letting you know in advance, that for this mod, I can not tell you exactly where to cut, measurements, etc, since this is a retrofit.

Everyone's results turn out different.

Materials:

+ Dremel (with cutting bit and sanding bit)
+ Drill (and drill bits)
+ Various Screws and screwdrivers that you probably have in your garage.
+ Safety Goggles (you DO NOT want pieces of plastic in your eyes)

Getting the Parts:

Okay, so here is what you have to buy:

Type-S Lower Grills: 71107-SEP-A20ZA, 71102-SEP-A20ZA
Type-S Chrome Bars (for the lower grill): 71126-SEP-A20ZA, 71121-SEP-A20ZA
Center Grill: 71120-SEP-A10ZA

Alternately, you can get the base 07/08 lower grill bars if you want it to match your silver (non-chrome) upper grill.

Get those 5 parts ordered, and order some Accord fogs too.

In my install, I used OEM 03-05 Accord Sedan Fogs.



Okay so now that we have all our parts, we're ready to start working!

Disclaimer:

This modification requires you to cut your grills, fogs, and bumpers. If you mess up, I will not be held liable.



For this mod, you have to remove your front bumper.

Check out this cool video showing you how:

guitarplayer16

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Step 1: Remove your old grill

There should be a lot of screws that hold the grill in. Remove them with a Philips Screwdriver and place them aside.



Comparison between the two grills:




Step 2: Cut your new Type-S grill in half

The Type-S grill is a little tall, so we'll be removing some of the middle section which is behind the bar, so nobody can see your cuts.

You can see where I cut it in half, using the labels as reference:

I suggest you cut higher than where I cut, because I found out I cut a little too close to where the cuts would be visible lol





Step 3: Cut out this little mounting nub.



Step 4: Mount this upper half onto the bumper

Using the stock mounting points, you can screw in a few screws to mount the top half.

Step 5: Mounting the bottom half

Okay, for this bottom half to fit, you have to make new holes at the bottom of the grill so it would fit with the two little sticks that point out from the bumper.

Just grab your drill and a drill bit that's the same size as the things that stick out of the bumper, and drill away.
Make sure you DO NOT drill into places where you don't want to drill, so watch the angle that you drill at or you might go through the other side.



Final product after cutting/trimming:





Step 6: Mounting everything onto the bumper for good

Okay, so I'll tell you the exact steps for what I did to finalize everything.

Don't worry if the grill doesn't look like it fits right, because the curvature is different, but it will look good when the bumper is back on the car.

The top half got mounted using 4 screws (blue)
The bottom half got mounted using a custom bracket I used made out of plastic, so always save the plastic you make with your cuts. I then drilled two holes in the piece of plastic bracket. Then I used the mounting screws and screwed everything in. So yeah, all you have to do is find a piece of plastic and drill 2 holes in it to make a custom bracket lol (red)
Then lastly, I JB-Welded the top half to the bottom half. (green)

Legend:
Blue: OEM screws from old grill (6)
Green: JB Weld
Red: Plastic bracket made from plastic scrap lol
Yellow: This section of the bottom half pushes in perfectly with the opening of the top half.



That's it!

The center grill is done and mounted!



If you spot any light around the edge your grill, just remember it's okay and when the bumper is on the car, you won't see it.

guitarplayer16

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Here comes the Accord DIY.
The hardest part.

I made my fogs point inwards as much as possible so everything is flush with the bumper and doesn't glare oncoming traffic.

This was inspired by AckTL05's installs.

Just a warning: the install will take a long time, with this DIY or not.

You have to cut behind the bumper, the fog lights, and the (brand new) lower grills.

You can DO IT. It will take a long time.

My install spanned me a whole week, which days I spent 6 hours doing nothing, trying to figure how to make the fogs fit.

Also, my fogs were trimmed for my A-Spec front lip, so if you don't have one, you can't really follow my instructions too detailed LOL

Step 1: Un-Attach A-Spec Lip

If you have an A-Spec lip, don't fully remove it; just un-attach the side, and have the lip still mounted from the middle screws.

Step 2: Remove the lower grill

There are 6 tabs, 3 on top, 3 on bottom. Make sure you don't scratch your lip kit if you have one.

Step 3: Cutting the Area Behind the Fogs

Cut the area behind the fogs so they can fit in.

This is the first cut I did:



I was then told the cut was too small and I had to widen it.

Step 4: Trimming the fogs

Okay, this step is the hardest because it requires you to trim, then test fit.
Then you do that about 100 times again until it fits nicely.

You want your A-Spec lip in position while trimming the fogs.

DO NOT GIVE UP DURING THIS STAGE!

I was actually about to give up, but then everyone convinced me that all I have to do is keep trimming it down mm by mm.

When I tried placing it in:



You'll notice the fogs have a weird curve to it, so we're gonna try to level things out.

First thing I trim is the plastic on top of the tabs.



Then I trim the inner-top.



Then I trimmed the upper outside edge.

Be careful when you're trimming and take your time.
I went a little fast and the bit caught the edge and dragged it down on the accord fog housing. It also caught my A-Spec lip and made an inch mark in it DAMN ME!!!!

Really hardly noticeable though, so if you do happen to screw up, let it slide lol.



Then I trimmed along the whole bottom to make everything fit with the A-Spec lip. Didn't trim too much though, just a few mm's.

Then I had to make a notch on the outside edge to fit with the A-Spec lip.





Make sure everything is just flush with the bumper.

How much did I end up cutting behind the fog area?





Step 5: Mounting the Fogs

You can really mount them any creative way you want.

I decided since the foglights were already really jammed in the opening, I only need one screw into the bumper.

So what I did was I dremeled (with sanding bit) a small hole big enough to fit the screw on the outmost side behind the bumper, found a long screw that fit with the screw hole on the fogs, and used a BIG washer. Did the same for the other side.

Make sure everything is flush and nice how you want it.

Here's a picture:





Make sure those are tight, and screw in the other side, with the screw that came with the fogs, and screw in the screw that's directly behind the fogs (that are hooked to the silver bracket).

So yeah, I only used 3 screws for each fogs to mount them LOL

They're not going anywhere either.

You can use the tabs and a really long screw too, but I felt that my fogs were already jammed tight so no need; plus my Type-S grill is holding them really tight.

Step 6: Cutting the Type-S grill

Start by cutting the fog light section of the grill.

Stupid me didn't take any pictures of the cutting.

Then put the grill against the bumper, and mark off where you need to cut so it would fit in with the Accord fogs.

You can really eye-ball where to cut.







Step 7: Mounting the Type-S Lower Grills

To mount them, you have to widen the mounting holes.
I only widened the 2 (top and bottom) inner mounting holes. I made the holes wider and closer to the other holes.

Use a dremel (sanding bit) to widen them.

Then you partially remove the A-Spec lip and slip them in.

This step might take a few tries and trims.

The cool thing about when I put my lower grills in, and then I pushed the A-Spec lip in, it caught my Accord fogs and made them perfectly flush with the bumper lol.

Step 8: Mount the chrome bars

We're almost done!

Take your chrome bar, then line it up with the mounting holes at the bottom and push in until the mounting clips click in. I then found out that the mounting holes had some "play" left and right, so I pushed the chrome bar as close inwards as it will go.

All done!

Everything should look flush.

guitarplayer16

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Materials:

Screwdrivers, electric tape, wire (16 gauge is what I used), ring terminal, butt-connectors, T-Tap or Splice connectors, in-line fuse.

This is how you wire the fogs up so they come on when your parking lights turn on. I DO NOT recommend you do this if you plan on using an HID kit for your fogs.

We will be starting the wiring from the inside.

Step 1: Remove the driver's lower dash panels

All I had to do was remove a screw on the right most side, and just a lot of force to take out the driver lower dash panel.

The bottom panel will fall out too.

Unplug all connectors

Step 2: Remove the dummy switch

We have to remove the dummy switch in order to put in our new foglight switch.

All you have to do is pinch in the top and bottom and push it out to remove the dummy switch.

Step 3: Place in the foglight switch

Now since the dummy switch is out, we now place our foglight switch in.

All you do is push the switch in from the outside.

Step 4: Plug in the blue skinny connector to the switch

Pretty simple,. Take your switch harness and find the skinny blue connector. Just push it in until it clicks.



Step 5: Ground the switch

There will be a black wire with a ring terminal at the end. All you have to do is bolt the terminal onto a ground point. The point I used was directly under the steering wheel.





Step 6: Run a long wire through the firewall

For this, you're going to have to use your brand new roll of 16 gauge wire.

From inside the car, look to the left under the driver's dash. You should see a big bunch of wires coming from one big hole in the firewall.

What I did, was just taped wire to the end of a coat hanger, and POKED using little force, through the rubber. Then you grab the wire through the engine bay. Remove the plastic covers in the engine bay of course.



Step 7: Hook that new wire up!

Now, that the hard part is over, cut the wire to a good size that will reach your relay. Then inside your car, connect the "new wire" to the green wire on the switch harness.

You'll have to remove some plastic from the harness to connect the wires.



Last step inside the car: Tapping into the parking lights.

See the solid blue wire on your switch harness?

Yeah, that wire taps into the parking light wire.

The parking light wire is the top left wire that is red and black.

I used splice connectors, so it was difficult.



All done inside the car!!!!

Now onto the engine bay.

Step 1: Bolt down the relay.

Your kit came with two relays. One black and one gray.

Use the black one only, and put the gray one away haha

You want to bolt down your relay somewhere.

I bolted mine beside the battery using the engine air filter box.



Step 2: Connect the harness to the relay.

Next, take the brown connector from your fog harness, and plug it in the relay.

Step 3: Getting the POWAH!!

On your fog harness, there should be a red and blue wire.
Clip off the end, and connect it to an in-line fuse holder.



Then at the end of your in-line fuse holder, add a ring terminal to it.

Then open the fuse box, and unscrew the bolt farthest from the front.

Put the terminal in, then bolt her down.



Step 4: Connect the wire that we ran though the firewall

So you still have that "new wire" hanging around.

Now we're going to connect that new wire, to the green wire on the brown skinny connector.



Step 5: Grounding

In-between the two fog connectors, there are two black ground wires with a ring terminal. Cut off the ring terminal (with an inch of wire still on it so you can splice later!). Then place this aside.

Then take your roll of new wire your bought and cut two 3' long wires. What we're doing is extending the ground wires.

Then you're going to connect the new wires to the ground wires.



Then at the other end of these new wires, connect the ring terminal (with the inch of wire so that we can splice) that we cut off earlier.

Then bolt this ring terminal to the body ground. I used the same ground as the battery.



Last Step: Connect the fogs.

Well, this one should be the easiest.

All you do is take the fog connector, and push it into the bulb until it clicks.

YAY! All done!

It wasn't so hard, was it?

Now, I'm telling you right now; how you organize or place your wires are all up to you. I'm probably going to clean my wiring up myself, when I have time. I'm just glad mine light up LOL

Special thanks to omnuts and rockstar143 who helped me throughout the whole process.












If you have any questions, just let me know and I'll do my best to answer it.

I'd like to thank DeathMetal, jwr0ng626, Mem04TL, rockstar143, omnuts, Roger555, AckTL05, el.profe for helping me with this mod, which in turn helps me make this DIY for you guys to use.

Cheers!

guitarplayer16

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Fixed the photobucket images and have them uploaded on acurazine.
If a mod can edit the first post with the contents of the posts above that'd be greatly appreciated!
(Use "Source" of post above and copy to "Source" of original post)

After confirming that it show up right, please delete these recent posts (ONLY after confirming it shows right!)

Thanks!
GP16