zetec

Anyone know of a way (wire jumper in fuse box, etc.) to ensure that Xa fogs run with parking lights only, and NOT with the headlights on?

I have a 2002 Ford Focus XZ3, and have been able, via a simple piece of wire, to rig a "jumper" in my car's relay/fuse box so that my fogs run with the parking lights on, but NOT with the headlights on. Any way this can occur with the Xa's fogs? Thanks!!

bfurches

I dont know of any "shorcut" jumper wires, and i would strongly recommend not doing that.

Its fairly simple to do, you just need a relay. Refer to my response to the same question on xateam.com here...

http://xateam.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57&page=3

The info pertains to an 06, but you could make it work on any year. I also mention the use of a toggle, but it will also work if you find out what feeds the "hot side" of the switch.

I will try and test a switch monday to give you more info!

zetec

Thanks, "bf." I mentioned a sort of "jumper wire" because that is the fix which allows me to run my '02 Focus ZX3 fogs without the headlights being on, just the parking lights. I still am deciding whether to buy the factory fog kit for the Xa. I have installed clear front corners, so I already have been under the front of the car, removed the plastic tray underneath, etc. I've seen the directions for the fog light install elsewhere on this site; looks pretty straightforward. Not crazy about spending over $200 for the lights, though. If they were $50 or so, that would be more palatable. Oh well...our "toys" sometimes are costly!!

How're things in Springfield? Way back "when," I went to A.I.C., so I know the area pretty well.

bfurches

ehh, its still good 'ol springfield. The feds actually just did a huge sweep down in Mason Square and rounded up a ton of big time players lol.

Anyways, there is a company that sells an almost identical kit for the xA and retains all of the factory wiring for a hellofa lot less. I will look into the price of a kit for you and let you know.

zetec

Ok, Brandon, thanks. Look forward to learning more about that "cheap" kit!!!

Jim

bfurches

oh, and yea, as far as your sig. the lexus is300 markers work.

zetec

Brandon....yeah, I've already found the Xa-specific clears, from a place I forget, now!! Installed them back in December, they look good. Gets rid of the orange-looking front side markers, nice and clear appearance. But I have heard of the Lexus connection previously. Who knew??!! Turns out a Lexus designer, fired from Scion, secretly desired to provide clears for the Xa!!! Well, maybe not...

bfurches

Hey Jim,

My connect came up dead. He only currently offers plug n play for the tC (go figure).

...anyways, i remembered this ebay seller a while ago that supposedly sold a really decent plug and play kit and i came up with this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/04-05...em110102674403

...for this price it cant really hurt to at least try right?
Worst case scenario a lense cracks and you have them warranty you a new one ;)

Best of luck to ya.

zetec

Hi,

Thanks for the info, but seems the Ebay offer on that light kit has ended. Soooooo...

I appreciate your trying to find an alternative. Ah, the Xa runs fine without fogs, right?!!

bfurches

lol. Im just goin to replace my foglight holes with grill to match my upper and lower.

heyitzdrahcir

I just read through this and this is to run with parking lights, but how do you run them alone? Just fog lights and no other lights alone. Is that possible?