Fog/driving light replacement

[Riff Raff]

Who has the VX with fog lights installed in the open slots to either side of the license plate area? That looks terrific!

I think the previous owner changed to brighter clear bulbs on my VX before I bought it. Were the original bulbs clear or amber?

RickOKC--- The Grand Master of alternative lighting (namely LEDs) is fellow VX member "KENNY". Go to the member's list and click-on KENNY, and then at his profile click-on all threads "started by" KENNY. There are two(2) of his threads worthy of special mention entitled:

Fun With LEDs! Part II
Cool! - SpiderliteX2 LED Brake Lights Installed

BTW-- the original OEM bulbs in the VX fog lights came "clear" (standard white) from the factory.

[stangri]

I realize this is sort of O/T but I didn't get any help in another thread and it looks like all lighting/electric experts are right here -- can anyone provide me with the layman's instructions on how to get fog-lights switch on when the engine is on? Pretty please with the sugar on top?

Also, Rick, howcome you're missing Rule #2: Always double-tap?

[etlsport]

In order to make them come on with the car I would get a relay activated with the cigarette outlet. Basically wire your fog lights directly to the battery. Then cut the positive write to them and add a relay where your 85 pin comes from the power to the outlet and your 86 pin grounds to the frame. Your 30 pin should come directly from the battery and your 87 pin should go to the fog lights.

this will make the fog lights turn on anytime the keys is in the acc position.. It when the radio is on. I'm sure there are wires you can use for your 85 pin from the tod or the air conditioner than will turn them on only when the car is running but splicing wires in those systems is asking for problems

[RickOKC]

Also, Rick, howcome you're missing Rule #2: Always double-tap?

Sorry... double-tap is VERY important! LOL! The only reason I left it out is because I started with a smaller banner and didn't have enough room at the time (I was concentrating on the Rules that were the most "vehicle-related".) Then when the banner grew, I didn't put it back when I should have. Me dumb.

[RickOKC]

Hey thanks, RR!

[vt_maverick]

Thought I saw someone selling or at least recommending an LED replacement option. Since LEDs draw much less power and produce much less heat, I wonder how they would stack up vs. these wedge bulbs? Anybody got a recommendation on LEDs?

[Riff Raff]

Thought I saw someone selling or at least recommending an LED replacement option. Since LEDs draw much less power and produce much less heat, I wonder how they would stack up vs. these wedge bulbs? Anybody got a recommendation on LEDs?

VT--- See post #16.

[VX KAT]

Thought I saw someone selling or at least recommending an LED replacement option. Since LEDs draw much less power and produce much less heat, I wonder how they would stack up vs. these wedge bulbs? Anybody got a recommendation on LEDs?

If you're still talking about the round front marker lights, then see this thread below. I replaced mine with some 25 LED towers, nice and white, match my 6000k HID headlights really well.
http://vehicross.info/forums/showthr...light=led+ebay
I can't easily find the exact 25 LED units I got on this ebay sellers ebay store, but you could contact him. Maybe he calls them something else now.
They've held up well, no problems and only $18.99 for both.
This may be them:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/JDM-W...Q5fAccessories

[etlsport]

If you're still talking about the round front marker lights, then see this thread below. I replaced mine with some 25 LED towers, nice and white, match my 6000k HID headlights really well.
http://vehicross.info/forums/showthr...light=led+ebay
I can't easily find the exact 25 LED units I got on this ebay sellers ebay store, but you could contact him. Maybe he calls them something else now.
They've held up well, no problems and only $18.99 for both.
This may be them:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/JDM-W...Q5fAccessories

I have these bulbs too.. Just had one go out on me. The contact on it broke free.. But the bulbs do look wonderful

[Grif]

I have these bulbs too.. Just had one go out on me. The contact on it broke free.. But the bulbs do look wonderful

Good, the ones i ordered were the 25 LED towers as well. Very confident they will fit now. Thanks.

[vt_maverick]

VT--- See post #16.

If you're still talking about the round front marker lights, then see this thread below...

Thanks guys, was reading this thread on my BB at the airport so I didn't have the patience/time to use the search tool or open other threads.

[Grif]

The Malibu bulbs i just installed from Home Despot measure .6in dia, x 1.4in long and fits EASILY in the lamp housings.

That equates to 15.24 millimeters dia x 35.56 millimeters long.

The bulb type is 194 (mainly refers to the type of connector on the base) So I go to an LED automotive light store and search to get:

http://www.autolumination.com/194.htm

Most all of those LED's will fit our standard housing. Its quite a selection, but check the dimensions listed for each bulb to be sure. If its is smaller than 15.4mm x 35.56mm then it should fit beautifully. I have a set on the way that are pushing those dimensions a bit, will report back with results. I know its not a recommendation, but its good info to know and gives you a range of types and styles to look at.

You can check here for the approximate lumens for each bulb style there in order to determine relative brightness. http://autolumination.com/specifications_194.html

Hope that helps.

[vt_maverick]

Resurrecting an old thread since I'm about to buy a set of replacement fog light LEDs...

I'm looking at the Autolumination website here:

http://www.autolumination.com/194.htm

...and specifically looking at the 25 LED towers (third product down). Everything looks good except that I notice the dimensions are 11mm diameter x 38mm, which is longer than the max that Grif mentions below. Can anyone confirm that these bulbs will work before I buy?

Thanks guys!

The Malibu bulbs i just installed from Home Despot measure .6in dia, x 1.4in long and fits EASILY in the lamp housings.

That equates to 15.24 millimeters dia x 35.56 millimeters long.

The bulb type is 194 (mainly refers to the type of connector on the base) So I go to an LED automotive light store and search to get:

http://www.autolumination.com/194.htm

Most all of those LED's will fit our standard housing. Its quite a selection, but check the dimensions listed for each bulb to be sure. If its is smaller than 15.4mm x 35.56mm then it should fit beautifully. I have a set on the way that are pushing those dimensions a bit, will report back with results. I know its not a recommendation, but its good info to know and gives you a range of types and styles to look at.

You can check here for the approximate lumens for each bulb style there in order to determine relative brightness. http://autolumination.com/specifications_194.html

Hope that helps.

[VX KAT]

Mav- give me a minute to look it up, I bought many of my bulbs from autolumination, but I know the front round bulbs came from ebay (motoringmax)....but I still think I ordered some of those bulbs from him....
In any event, I think I posted the length of the bulbs I got on ebay, and if I can find that post, we'll know if the 35mm will fit or not.

[VX KAT]

My original 38 LED towers (that blew up) were at least 38mm according to my info. And I recall there was some extra room, they were not touching the inner lens at all. I think you'll be fine with those towers.