Variation on Fog Light Mod

JeTT 180QC · 03-09-2003, 03:47 PM

I've been reading various posts about folks modifying their fog lights to allow operation w/o the head lights, and have been wanting to try that out myself. I liked the fuse taps/blocks that Richard Solomon used is his "tidy" version, but couldn't figure out where he got them. I was not that excited about having a separate fuse holder dangling around the fuse box and decided to try the following.

Instead of piggybacking off fuse 27 and adding a fuse holder, I drew my power from fuse slot 41 (identified as vacant for my vehicle). The contacts for this slot are different that described by Richard - the right contact (when looking at the fuse box) is hot and there is no contact on the left. By inserting a 15A fuse and attaching the tap to the left side, I now have a fused lead to power the fog lights. I added a fuse tap to the right side of fuse 36 and used a small length of wire to connect the two taps.

The fog lights can now be turned on whenever the parking lights are on.

The parts were ~$5 at Radio Shack and the mod took about 10 minutes to complete (which included voltmeter time).

Just thought I would share another option on how to mod your fog lights... Mod at your own risk.

PaulW · 03-09-2003, 03:56 PM

It appears that your jumper is pushed onto one of the installed fuses (as if it had a spade sticking out of it, I know it doesn't). How did you get the spade into the fuse?

Is it attached to the blue fuses in the picture or is it below them?

Thanks.

pw

Fairfax 2.7T · 03-09-2003, 04:00 PM

Is there a metal contact in the fuse holder on the non-hot side of fuse 41? If there is, do you know what you are now sending power to?

It definitely is much cleaner. Looks good!

TRed 2.7T · 03-09-2003, 04:00 PM

JeTT 180QC · 03-09-2003, 04:04 PM

I used the fuse taps that are described in the Tech article. You can get a 4-pack from Radio Shack for a couple of $. The tap clips over the fuse blade and provide a spade terminal above the fuse. As for the connect, that is just a fully-insulated female quick disconnect connector (also from Radio Shack) that gets crimped onto the wire.

JeTT 180QC · 03-09-2003, 04:05 PM

There was no metal contact on the other side of the fuse 41 slot. No power should be going anywhere other than to the other side of fuse 36.

PaulW · 03-09-2003, 04:37 PM

kgnast · 03-09-2003, 08:21 PM

RadioShack doesn't have em, but I found them at several Autozones I visited.

I have an extra set of them for anyone in the NYC area who wants to do the foglamp mod. I hooked up Brooklyn2.7t also.

ryoung · 03-09-2003, 09:50 PM

dug01 · 03-10-2003, 06:23 AM

03-09-2003, 03:47 PM	#1
JeTT 180QC Member Account #: 51051 Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 507	Variation on Fog Light Mod I've been reading various posts about folks modifying their fog lights to allow operation w/o the head lights, and have been wanting to try that out myself. I liked the fuse taps/blocks that Richard Solomon used is his "tidy" version, but couldn't figure out where he got them. I was not that excited about having a separate fuse holder dangling around the fuse box and decided to try the following. Instead of piggybacking off fuse 27 and adding a fuse holder, I drew my power from fuse slot 41 (identified as vacant for my vehicle). The contacts for this slot are different that described by Richard - the right contact (when looking at the fuse box) is hot and there is no contact on the left. By inserting a 15A fuse and attaching the tap to the left side, I now have a fused lead to power the fog lights. I added a fuse tap to the right side of fuse 36 and used a small length of wire to connect the two taps. The fog lights can now be turned on whenever the parking lights are on. The parts were ~$5 at Radio Shack and the mod took about 10 minutes to complete (which included voltmeter time). Just thought I would share another option on how to mod your fog lights... Mod at your own risk. __________________ 2005 Boxster, Seal Grey Boxster S Wheels \| Clear Side Marker Previous Audi's: 2002 TT Quattro Coupe, Lake Silver Metallic (traded in 3/7/09) 1998 A6 Quattro 2.8, Andorra Red (traded in 4/29/04)

03-09-2003, 03:56 PM	#2
PaulW AudiWorld Super User Account #: 22012 Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 18,109	Looks nice, how did you install the jumper? It appears that your jumper is pushed onto one of the installed fuses (as if it had a spade sticking out of it, I know it doesn't). How did you get the spade into the fuse? Is it attached to the blue fuses in the picture or is it below them? Thanks. pw __________________ _________________________________ Paul Waterloo 01 S8 Black on Black Lots of Electronic Mods D2 A8/A8L/S8 FAQ Digest

03-09-2003, 04:00 PM	#3
Fairfax 2.7T Member Account #: 28004 Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 3,367	Are you now sending power to something not anticipated by Audi? Is there a metal contact in the fuse holder on the non-hot side of fuse 41? If there is, do you know what you are now sending power to? It definitely is much cleaner. Looks good! __________________

03-09-2003, 04:00 PM	#4
TRed 2.7T Member Account #: 48069 Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,398	Very clean job! __________________ Rules of turbo ownership! 1. Let them warm up until the oil temp gets to 175 degrees (at least). 2. Likewise, after a "spirited" run, let them cool off for a couple of minutes before you shut off the engine. 3. Use full synthetic engine oil - 0-40 is best! These rules apply regardless of the ambient temperature. A little caution should mean longer turbo life. To clarify, this doesn't mean you have to sit in your driveway for 5 minutes and let it warm up or cool down, it means you should use common sense and take it easy when you start/finish your trip. Stoney's FAQ <a href="http://forums.audiworld.com/s4/msgs/2008685.phtml"> a must read</a> Golf community and handicap tracking @ golfinity <a href="http://oldoakland.golfinity.com"> Old Oakland Golf Club</a>

03-09-2003, 04:04 PM	#5
JeTT 180QC Member Account #: 51051 Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 507	Re: Looks nice, how did you install the jumper? I used the fuse taps that are described in the Tech article. You can get a 4-pack from Radio Shack for a couple of $. The tap clips over the fuse blade and provide a spade terminal above the fuse. As for the connect, that is just a fully-insulated female quick disconnect connector (also from Radio Shack) that gets crimped onto the wire. __________________ 2005 Boxster, Seal Grey Boxster S Wheels \| Clear Side Marker Previous Audi's: 2002 TT Quattro Coupe, Lake Silver Metallic (traded in 3/7/09) 1998 A6 Quattro 2.8, Andorra Red (traded in 4/29/04)

03-09-2003, 04:05 PM	#6
JeTT 180QC Member Account #: 51051 Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 507	Re: Are you now sending power to something not anticipated by Audi? There was no metal contact on the other side of the fuse 41 slot. No power should be going anywhere other than to the other side of fuse 36. __________________ 2005 Boxster, Seal Grey Boxster S Wheels \| Clear Side Marker Previous Audi's: 2002 TT Quattro Coupe, Lake Silver Metallic (traded in 3/7/09) 1998 A6 Quattro 2.8, Andorra Red (traded in 4/29/04)

03-09-2003, 04:37 PM	#7
PaulW AudiWorld Super User Account #: 22012 Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 18,109	Thanks, didn't know that was available __________________ _________________________________ Paul Waterloo 01 S8 Black on Black Lots of Electronic Mods D2 A8/A8L/S8 FAQ Digest

03-09-2003, 08:21 PM	#8
kgnast Junior Member Account #: 49437 Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,303	The "tidy" fuse taps are at Autozone. RadioShack doesn't have em, but I found them at several Autozones I visited. I have an extra set of them for anyone in the NYC area who wants to do the foglamp mod. I hooked up Brooklyn2.7t also. __________________

03-09-2003, 09:50 PM	#9
ryoung Elder Member Account #: 17157 Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 11,977	An elegant solution! __________________ 2001 Audi S8 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser

03-10-2003, 06:23 AM	#10
dug01 Junior Member Account #: 33620 Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 553	What about a fog light mod that goes on with the ignition--like DRL's do! __________________ 2003 Allroad-tip, Alpaka Beige, tan leather. 2004 BMW Z4 roadster--3.0 6Sp

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