How to wire fog lights to always be on?
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2009 CLS63 AMG + 2003.5 M3 e46
How to wire fog lights to always be on?
I'm converting my fog lights to LEDs to act as DRL's on my 2009 CLS63.
Can anyone give instructions on how to rewire them so that they automatically come on when the car is started without having to manually turn them on with the fog light switch?
TIA
Can anyone give instructions on how to rewire them so that they automatically come on when the car is started without having to manually turn them on with the fog light switch?
TIA
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CLS 55 AMG (Fully branded CLS 63 AMG / Special Color Ferrari Grigio Titanio)
Simple question: do you use headlight always turned on when starting your car (option available in computer menu) ?
This is what I'm doing and I linked my LED with city light wires so very easy to get LED in addition with headlight
If you plan to use LED light only, the solution would be to get power directly from your alternator (dynamo)
Hope it helps
This is what I'm doing and I linked my LED with city light wires so very easy to get LED in addition with headlight
If you plan to use LED light only, the solution would be to get power directly from your alternator (dynamo)
Hope it helps
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2006 CLS500 with 55 AMG motor, 2008 Infiniti G35, 2000 Plymouth Grand Voyager
Simple question: do you use headlight always turned on when starting your car (option available in computer menu) ?
This is what I'm doing and I linked my LED with city light wires so very easy to get LED in addition with headlight
If you plan to use LED light only, the solution would be to get power directly from your alternator (dynamo)
Hope it helps
This is what I'm doing and I linked my LED with city light wires so very easy to get LED in addition with headlight
If you plan to use LED light only, the solution would be to get power directly from your alternator (dynamo)
Hope it helps
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CLS 55 AMG (Fully branded CLS 63 AMG / Special Color Ferrari Grigio Titanio)
I don't use that scenario (from alternator) so I cannot confirm for the pesky message on the dashboard...
But I confirm using the LED connected to city lights and lights turned on as of ignition on (option exisits on menu) has no impact and display no dashboard message
But I confirm using the LED connected to city lights and lights turned on as of ignition on (option exisits on menu) has no impact and display no dashboard message
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Cool! So feeding wire to the city light wiring has no impact or voltage issues?
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From: Paris (FRANCE)
CLS 55 AMG (Fully branded CLS 63 AMG / Special Color Ferrari Grigio Titanio)
It's very easy and quick to wire and check before definitely leading the wires to the front bumper.
I'm based in Europe (France) but don't see any reason why it shouldn't be the same for you guys overseas
BTW, this is LED and very low consumption.
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