different take on fog light placement

dic

dic

New Member
had to plumb a fog light on for mot, as the last one decided to come of the bracket and disapear (left with two wires hanging.)
so i got hold of a rear window brake light (this one was from a ford mondeo) that happened to fit almost perfectly into the rear bumper (slight modding needed.)
just thought i would put the picture up as i know some of you guys/girls had them set in the bumper.
but most imports just tend to have the fog hanging under the bumper looking s**t.
IMAG0056.jpg
 
stevolution2010

stevolution2010

New Member
is that a iv done up to look like a six,dont like the fog light its too big
 
ElDopesta

ElDopesta

Well-Known Member
Not a bad little mod!

Do you think it will still pass the MOT???

Has it done so already???

El
 
dic

dic

New Member
yeah has passed mot. did ask a few guys that did mot's first and they said it would be fine.
 
RSmark

RSmark

Member
do they have to turn the fog on, for it to pass an mot? mine dont work anymore, bulb looks fine the fillament is intact.
 
dic

dic

New Member
yeah they are supposed to, whether they do or not depends on how thorough the chap is at doin his job. for example when i came to put this fog in it did'nt work, so i followed the wires back to find they did'nt go anywhere. not even close to the fog switch???
 
RSmark

RSmark

Member
i know my fogs worked at one point. just as to why they stopped is behond me....
 
dic

dic

New Member
if the bulb is ok could be a break in the wire or maybe switch or fuse
 
RSmark

RSmark

Member
fuse may well be the problem, wherever that is.
i know the switch works as the light comes on(on the switch).
 
ElDopesta

ElDopesta

Well-Known Member
If the light comes on on the switch then you need to check the wires at the other end to see if there is a current coming through.

I suppose you know that already buddy;)

El
 
RSmark

RSmark

Member
Yeah, i knew theres power to the switch, but after that, it goes wrong, looks like the fog has been botched on at the chassis.
 
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Evo Rob

Member
Looks a little too big for me... and how come you didn't just use the rear garnish lights on the boot lid that where mine are on my 6...
 
dic

dic

New Member
Looks a little too big for me... and how come you didn't just use the rear garnish lights on the boot lid that where mine are on my 6...

did not know they actually worked, thought they where just for show????
why do imports come fixed with a fog light fixed to the bottom or built into the bumper then?????
 
ElDopesta

ElDopesta

Well-Known Member
They are not a requirement in the JDM but are in Europe and the Americas etc.

It is the easiest and cheapest way to get them fitted in the bumper or below it for the MOT prior to registration being granted as kits are readily available.

El
 
E

Evo Rob

Member
Most uk 6's had it fitted in rear right hand of the bumper..
 
dic

dic

New Member
They are not a requirement in the JDM but are in Europe and the Americas etc.

It is the easiest and cheapest way to get them fitted in the bumper or below it for the MOT prior to registration being granted as kits are readily available.

El

understand that, just why go to the trouble if they can use the lights on the bootlid?? surely the cheaper option.:confused:
 
ElDopesta

ElDopesta

Well-Known Member
understand that, just why go to the trouble if they can use the lights on the bootlid?? surely the cheaper option.:confused:

It is a hell of a lot easier running cables under the car then through it:D

El
 

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