G-031: [DIY] Accord Fogs with Type-S Grills on '04-'06 TL
12-07-2011, 08:08 AM
#162
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Thanks Guitarplayer16 and Rockstar143, It took me a while to get the aimming right because at first I mounted the driver side too high, now its too low. Im gonna fix that lol
Guitarplayer16
- I noticed how your fog lights was flushed on the outer edge. For myself I put the outer behind the bumper to give it a cleaner look, then pushed the inner side in. Although, when doing that your grill won't look right so you have to dremel at an angle to make it look flush. I remember reading a post about aiming them so it wouldn't blind any on coming drivers, that was my number one goal, so I wouldn't get flashed at =P
Again thank you for all of your help
Guitarplayer16
- I noticed how your fog lights was flushed on the outer edge. For myself I put the outer behind the bumper to give it a cleaner look, then pushed the inner side in. Although, when doing that your grill won't look right so you have to dremel at an angle to make it look flush. I remember reading a post about aiming them so it wouldn't blind any on coming drivers, that was my number one goal, so I wouldn't get flashed at =P
Again thank you for all of your help
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12-08-2011, 02:54 PM
#164
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Hey guys, I went on like a 10minute trip with the fogs on and I noticed that they were really really hot. It's going to snow later on tonight and I'm worried that since it's soo hot that if snow got on the lenses, it might crack the lenses.
Has anyone encountered a problem with the glass lenses?
Has anyone encountered a problem with the glass lenses?
12-08-2011, 05:35 PM
#165
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You bought OEM fogs right?
And what bulbs did you put in them?
The fogs DO get really hot lol
It's nothing to worry about.
It's not your bulbs either because I had the stock bulbs that came with it in for like a few months and it was hot back then too.
And what bulbs did you put in them?
The fogs DO get really hot lol
It's nothing to worry about.
It's not your bulbs either because I had the stock bulbs that came with it in for like a few months and it was hot back then too.
12-08-2011, 05:45 PM
#166
My HIDS get hot as FK too!
OH...and if I could turn back time I'd HIGHLY recommend buying some clear overlay putting it on the OEM glass STAT! I did it...but only after a rock (or two) cracked my passenger side glass.
OH...and if I could turn back time I'd HIGHLY recommend buying some clear overlay putting it on the OEM glass STAT! I did it...but only after a rock (or two) cracked my passenger side glass.
12-08-2011, 10:29 PM
#167
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Yes, I have OEM glass lenses.
I have 2500k nokya running at 55w, I was going to re-align the driver side with the passenger so it's level, and touched it and burned my index finger a little.
Btw the isnt the overlay just a thin layer?
I have 2500k nokya running at 55w, I was going to re-align the driver side with the passenger so it's level, and touched it and burned my index finger a little.
Btw the isnt the overlay just a thin layer?
12-08-2011, 10:33 PM
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Nokya Yellows 55watt are what I run too!
You won't run into any problems with the heat.
Just wait for it to cool before handling.
You won't run into any problems with the heat.
Just wait for it to cool before handling.
12-09-2011, 07:34 AM
#170
The overlay is a thin layer, but it'll keep the glass from cracking when rock fly at them at 100MPH or more.
I like the yellow fog look, but since the fogs don't shoot PERFECTLY, I got matching HID's so they blend in with the factor lows better. Actually, I have a DRL module with yellow nokyas in my oem fogs (in the headlight housing).
I like the yellow fog look, but since the fogs don't shoot PERFECTLY, I got matching HID's so they blend in with the factor lows better. Actually, I have a DRL module with yellow nokyas in my oem fogs (in the headlight housing).
12-09-2011, 08:06 AM
#171
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Okay thanks, Ima invest in some overlays then lol
My 6500k Kaixen low beams actually wash out the nokya's, except for the sides
btw what drl module are you using? I want drl! lol
My 6500k Kaixen low beams actually wash out the nokya's, except for the sides
btw what drl module are you using? I want drl! lol
12-09-2011, 10:09 PM
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Post some day shots, I wanna see the fitment =)
12-10-2011, 08:48 PM
#173
Thanks to this DIY guide I just finish wiring my fogs.
Which BULBS do you guys recommend to match the low beam hid? I know Nokya has different types of whites but I dont know which one to get? I would run yellow nokyas but I already have them on the inner fogs.
Thanks again Guitarplayer16 and to those who contribute.
Which BULBS do you guys recommend to match the low beam hid? I know Nokya has different types of whites but I dont know which one to get? I would run yellow nokyas but I already have them on the inner fogs.
Thanks again Guitarplayer16 and to those who contribute.
12-10-2011, 09:23 PM
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No problem!
Please, post up some pictures!
To truely match the low beams, you'd have to get HIDs.
If you're looking at bulbs, give H11 Nokya Arctic White bulbs a try!
Please, post up some pictures!
To truely match the low beams, you'd have to get HIDs.
If you're looking at bulbs, give H11 Nokya Arctic White bulbs a try!
12-11-2011, 10:35 PM
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Buy it from this guy:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI...#ht_500wt_1180
$40 for OEM. Better than $300 from Honda.
I got my Type-S grills from oemacuraparts.com
12-11-2011, 10:48 PM
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12-11-2011, 10:57 PM
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That's why all 3G bumpers are interchangeable.
The dude even states that it's the same except you have to disconnect the fog lights (which I told you before) lol
12-11-2011, 11:16 PM
#181
great info
can you send me a direct link or something to the grilles? What year type s is it?
MESH, FR. BUMPER GRILLE *NH533* (BUMPER DARK GRAY) < is it this one?
MESH, FR. BUMPER GRILLE *NH533* (BUMPER DARK GRAY) < is it this one?
They are 03-05 Accord Sedan Foglights.
Buy it from this guy:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI...#ht_500wt_1180
$40 for OEM. Better than $300 from Honda.
I got my Type-S grills from oemacuraparts.com
Buy it from this guy:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI...#ht_500wt_1180
$40 for OEM. Better than $300 from Honda.
I got my Type-S grills from oemacuraparts.com
12-11-2011, 11:21 PM
#184
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For the lower grills:
https://www.oemacuraparts.com/index....ponent=BUMPERS
You'll need:
#49 (Passenger lower grill), #53 (Passenger lower chrome grill bar), #51 (Driver lower grill), #54 (Driver lower chrome grill bar)
For the front center grill: (looks like you found it okay)
https://www.oemacuraparts.com/index....FRONT%20GRILLE
#11.
Add those 5 parts into your cart and you're on your way to having a badass TL.
Cheers!
12-11-2011, 11:46 PM
#185
Thank you very much
Cheers!!!!
Doesn't matter what year Type-S; 07 or 08.
For the lower grills:
https://www.oemacuraparts.com/index....ponent=BUMPERS
You'll need:
#49 (Passenger lower grill), #53 (Passenger lower chrome grill bar), #51 (Driver lower grill), #54 (Driver lower chrome grill bar)
For the front center grill: (looks like you found it okay)
https://www.oemacuraparts.com/index....FRONT%20GRILLE
#11.
Add those 5 parts into your cart and you're on your way to having a badass TL.
Cheers!
For the lower grills:
https://www.oemacuraparts.com/index....ponent=BUMPERS
You'll need:
#49 (Passenger lower grill), #53 (Passenger lower chrome grill bar), #51 (Driver lower grill), #54 (Driver lower chrome grill bar)
For the front center grill: (looks like you found it okay)
https://www.oemacuraparts.com/index....FRONT%20GRILLE
#11.
Add those 5 parts into your cart and you're on your way to having a badass TL.
Cheers!
12-13-2011, 02:09 PM
#187
I wish I had the skills/confidence to pull off this mod. Guitarplayer, I'm almost tempted to jump on the Trans Canada and beg you to do it...although I'd feel guilty putting those kind of kms on the car! 
Mind you, if anyone from BC to Mexico was willing to do it (and has done it on their own TL), I'd be willing to drive down and pay for it.
Mind you, if anyone from BC to Mexico was willing to do it (and has done it on their own TL), I'd be willing to drive down and pay for it.
12-13-2011, 02:47 PM
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I feel like buying a few sets off him just to do local's TLs and have a backup set.
I wish I had the skills/confidence to pull off this mod. Guitarplayer, I'm almost tempted to jump on the Trans Canada and beg you to do it...although I'd feel guilty putting those kind of kms on the car!
Mind you, if anyone from BC to Mexico was willing to do it (and has done it on their own TL), I'd be willing to drive down and pay for it.
Mind you, if anyone from BC to Mexico was willing to do it (and has done it on their own TL), I'd be willing to drive down and pay for it.
It was my first time ever using a dremel, AND taking off the front bumper LOL
If you ever decide to do it yourself, I can help you out via IM.
Haha - it's honestly an easy process.
It just takes a lot of time.
1. Cut behind bumper
2. Cut fog light housing to shape
3. Mount it.
4. Wire it.
12-13-2011, 09:58 PM
#190
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I followed this install and it worked. I get to the wiring and I have trouble.
Fogs won't turn on
-I tapped into my parking light using the blue wire off the switch
-I extended the green wire through the firewall and once in the engine bay I was able to connect it to the other green wire off the thin brown clip with only 2 wires leading to it.
-I Used the other brown connection and plugged in to the BLACK relay.
-I plugged in the fog lights to the connectors and cut of ring terminal off.
-I took that ring terminal and connected it to the negative on the battery and used the other side to into the inline fuse.
-Last I connected the blue/red wire into other side of the inline fuse.
When I turn on the parking lights, I get a green indicator that tells me they should be on, but they are not.
Where did I go wrong?
Fogs won't turn on
-I tapped into my parking light using the blue wire off the switch
-I extended the green wire through the firewall and once in the engine bay I was able to connect it to the other green wire off the thin brown clip with only 2 wires leading to it.
-I Used the other brown connection and plugged in to the BLACK relay.
-I plugged in the fog lights to the connectors and cut of ring terminal off.
-I took that ring terminal and connected it to the negative on the battery and used the other side to into the inline fuse.
-Last I connected the blue/red wire into other side of the inline fuse.
When I turn on the parking lights, I get a green indicator that tells me they should be on, but they are not.
Where did I go wrong?
12-13-2011, 10:17 PM
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I followed this install and it worked. I get to the wiring and I have trouble.
Fogs won't turn on
-I tapped into my parking light using the blue wire off the switch
-I extended the green wire through the firewall and once in the engine bay I was able to connect it to the other green wire off the thin brown clip with only 2 wires leading to it.
-I Used the other brown connection and plugged in to the BLACK relay.
-I plugged in the fog lights to the connectors and cut of ring terminal off.
-I took that ring terminal and connected it to the negative on the battery and used the other side to into the inline fuse.
-Last I connected the blue/red wire into other side of the inline fuse.
When I turn on the parking lights, I get a green indicator that tells me they should be on, but they are not.
Where did I go wrong?
Fogs won't turn on
-I tapped into my parking light using the blue wire off the switch
-I extended the green wire through the firewall and once in the engine bay I was able to connect it to the other green wire off the thin brown clip with only 2 wires leading to it.
-I Used the other brown connection and plugged in to the BLACK relay.
-I plugged in the fog lights to the connectors and cut of ring terminal off.
-I took that ring terminal and connected it to the negative on the battery and used the other side to into the inline fuse.
-Last I connected the blue/red wire into other side of the inline fuse.
When I turn on the parking lights, I get a green indicator that tells me they should be on, but they are not.
Where did I go wrong?
It's definitely your powering and grounding that's messed up in the engine bay.
-I took that ring terminal and connected it to the negative on the battery and used the other side to into the inline fuse.
-Last I connected the blue/red wire into other side of the inline fuse.
-Last I connected the blue/red wire into other side of the inline fuse.
Then you're supposed to buy another ring terminal and attach it to the inline fuse. The red/blue wire to inline fuse is good.
12-14-2011, 06:23 AM
#192
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Looks like you have your signal wires and everything is good from inside the cabin.
It's definitely your powering and grounding that's messed up in the engine bay.
You're supposed to take the ring terminal you cut off, and extend it using like 2 feet of wire. So essentially you're just extending that ring terminal which goes to the ground bolt, not negative on the battery lol.
Then you're supposed to buy another ring terminal and attach it to the inline fuse. The red/blue wire to inline fuse is good.
It's definitely your powering and grounding that's messed up in the engine bay.
You're supposed to take the ring terminal you cut off, and extend it using like 2 feet of wire. So essentially you're just extending that ring terminal which goes to the ground bolt, not negative on the battery lol.
Then you're supposed to buy another ring terminal and attach it to the inline fuse. The red/blue wire to inline fuse is good.
12-14-2011, 03:10 PM
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So you can hook the ring into the positive terminal on your battery, or you can hook the ring on the bolt in the fuse box like I did (refer to picture to see which bolt to hook to).
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12-14-2011, 09:54 PM
#194
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Did what you said. Extended the wire with butt connectors and ring terminal to body of car and other one to that screw in fuse box. Fog lights are working! I am so happy to accomplish this. Couldn't have done without your help. Ive been wanting to do this mod for years and Your review made it easy for me to understand because I have no wiring experience at all.
My only gripe is I thought I mounted them straight but the fogs point way outwards. But
My only gripe is I thought I mounted them straight but the fogs point way outwards. But
12-14-2011, 10:10 PM
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Did what you said. Extended the wire with butt connectors and ring terminal to body of car and other one to that screw in fuse box. Fog lights are working! I am so happy to accomplish this. Couldn't have done without your help. Ive been wanting to do this mod for years and Your review made it easy for me to understand because I have no wiring experience at all.
My only gripe is I thought I mounted them straight but the fogs point way outwards. But
My only gripe is I thought I mounted them straight but the fogs point way outwards. But
The wiring is actually really simple eh?
Post some pictures of your install =)
The light does point outward on most peoples install because of how our bumper curves.
12-15-2011, 04:16 PM
#196
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After looking at your photos again. I realized mine are not quite as flush as yours. My beams point out like cornering lights.
I'll just position them once I get my A-spec. The stock bulbs that are in there are weak anyway.
12-15-2011, 10:46 PM
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Yeah the wiring was not as hard I was thinking once you sit down and break down what needs to be done.
After looking at your photos again. I realized mine are not quite as flush as yours. My beams point out like cornering lights. I'll just position them once I get my A-spec. The stock bulbs that are in there are weak anyway.
After looking at your photos again. I realized mine are not quite as flush as yours. My beams point out like cornering lights.
I'll just position them once I get my A-spec. The stock bulbs that are in there are weak anyway.I found my stock bulbs to be pretty bright LOL
Maybe that's because they shined 5 feet off the ground and blinded people lol
02-08-2012, 08:57 PM
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02-08-2012, 10:01 PM
#200
2004 Acura TL
Well tomorrow I'm going to tackle the fog lights. I've read over 15 Pages worth of information so I will have something to refer to. Hopefully all goes smoothly!