How to wire Fog Lamps in a 1984 Gt Turbo
12-21-2014, 10:56 AM
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How to wire Fog Lamps in a 1984 Gt Turbo
Hi,
I am assuming the way to wire the fog lamps is the same for multiple models of mustangs. The problem I have is I bought aftermarket fog lamps. I took the two wires coming from the car and wired one to the positive side of the fog lamp and the other one I attached to the ground of the car. I did this for both lights. I turned on my fog lamps and it began to burn somewhere in my engine. Not sure where. But when I disconnect one fog lamp and simple hook the ground from the lamp to the ground from the car (one of the two wires) the fog lamps work. (one fog lamp not attached to the car).
I have two questions. First do the lights have to be on for the fog lamps to work? I bought the car recently and the guy I bought them from said he remembers just driving with the fog lights on.
Secondly, is there a positive and negative wire associated with the two wires coming from the car for the fog lights and if there is how can I test to see which one is which?
Thirdly, can you solve my problem.
I am assuming the way to wire the fog lamps is the same for multiple models of mustangs. The problem I have is I bought aftermarket fog lamps. I took the two wires coming from the car and wired one to the positive side of the fog lamp and the other one I attached to the ground of the car. I did this for both lights. I turned on my fog lamps and it began to burn somewhere in my engine. Not sure where. But when I disconnect one fog lamp and simple hook the ground from the lamp to the ground from the car (one of the two wires) the fog lamps work. (one fog lamp not attached to the car).
I have two questions. First do the lights have to be on for the fog lamps to work? I bought the car recently and the guy I bought them from said he remembers just driving with the fog lights on.
Secondly, is there a positive and negative wire associated with the two wires coming from the car for the fog lights and if there is how can I test to see which one is which?
Thirdly, can you solve my problem.
12-21-2014, 01:25 PM
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Welcome to the forum. You might get a better response by posting in the Tech section for your model year range.
It sounds like you got some wires crossed. Generally speaking the OEM fog lights will not turn on unless the parking lights or head lights are on. You can always test wires with an electrical tester. Prices ranges from the very cheap and basic models for $20 on up to hundreds of dollars.
It sounds like you got some wires crossed. Generally speaking the OEM fog lights will not turn on unless the parking lights or head lights are on. You can always test wires with an electrical tester. Prices ranges from the very cheap and basic models for $20 on up to hundreds of dollars.
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