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Old 01-25-2005, 04:34 PM
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aftermarket fog lights

i am trying to install aftermarket foglights on an ml 320 year 98 and have no idea how to get cables from the battery or(under the hood) into the car
i need information on how to run cables through the firewall or any posible opening
i intend on runing a 20 gage wire for an amp also

i have worked on my c230 year 2002 but no idea about working on my ml 320

i appreciate any help on this matter
Old 01-26-2005, 12:37 PM
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Sorry dude...I went to an independent truck store to have mine installed. Also had 2 amps installed at a radio place. I'm not one for DIY when it comes to electronics.

I'm sure somewhere, someone has posted this....try a search.
Good luck.

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Wiring through firewall

Originally Posted by merchabiz
i am trying to install aftermarket foglights on an ml 320 year 98 and have no idea how to get cables from the battery or(under the hood) into the car
i need information on how to run cables through the firewall or any posible opening
i intend on runing a 20 gage wire for an amp also

i have worked on my c230 year 2002 but no idea about working on my ml 320

i appreciate any help on this matter
My memory is rusty, but I think if you open the fusebox and pull up the fuse panel, you can follow exiting wiring through the firewall.
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thanks for the replies i'll try that

if you have any further information please let me know but i'll try the fuse box entry.
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I am also looking to install fog lights. Any suggestions on which ones to install ?

The front bumper already has the place for the lights to be inserted - If I can;t wire it myself - I may have a local shop do the work. Hofefully, it's not to difficult.
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Originally Posted by merchabiz
i am trying to install aftermarket foglights on an ml 320 year 98 and have no idea how to get cables from the battery or(under the hood) into the car
i need information on how to run cables through the firewall or any posible opening
i intend on runing a 20 gage wire for an amp also

i have worked on my c230 year 2002 but no idea about working on my ml 320

i appreciate any help on this matter

Are you already using the Aux Light switch? If not you may want to use that instead of running a new wiring switch. You may also want to consider a remote switch from Hella or Optilux that way you don't need to run any wires into the firewall. I'm using the OEM switch for aftermarket fogs and the Optilux wireless remote switch for the Big Lights on the bumper. BTW, if you use the OEM AUX switch everything is already wired up all you have to do it connect the lights to the OEM Wire harness.
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Originally Posted by gshock
Are you already using the Aux Light switch? If not you may want to use that instead of running a new wiring switch. You may also want to consider a remote switch from Hella or Optilux that way you don't need to run any wires into the firewall. I'm using the OEM switch for aftermarket fogs and the Optilux wireless remote switch for the Big Lights on the bumper. BTW, if you use the OEM AUX switch everything is already wired up all you have to do it connect the lights to the OEM Wire harness.
I believe you need to have that switch activated by the dealership dont you? Or is it as simple as popping in a fuse into the fuse box?

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