Fog Lights- Who is happy with theirs, looking for the best!

insyncro · Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2014 4:40 pm Post subject:

Yup, now we need exact copies of the housings.

LioneldelValle · Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2014 7:47 pm Post subject: VW fog light switch

Will the VW Vanagon (1984) factory fog light switch be able to handle any type of fog/auxiliary lights ? Thanks !

Phishman068 · Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2014 8:16 pm Post subject:

I just got some fog lights and i'm at the point of trying to wire them, but finding no logical information at all on here about how people are doing that.
So there's a factory fog light switch that can be sourced?
Where are you finding these?
What are you tapping into for power?

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madspaniard · Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2014 8:20 pm Post subject:

One of several options

http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/smartlist_142/smartlist_142/headlight-switch
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Jon_slider · Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2014 8:21 pm Post subject:

madspaniard · Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2014 8:23 pm Post subject:

Example of wiring diagram

http://www.haywood-sullivan.com/vanagon/foglight_wiring.html

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LioneldelValle · Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2014 8:32 pm Post subject: VW / Vanagon fog light switch

The VW Vanagon fog light switch. Available thesamba classifieds, gowesty, vancafe or busdepot. ldv-r

thatvwbusguy · Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2014 3:25 am Post subject:

The Porsche 944 fog light switch p/n 944 613 111 00 is a great option that fits exactly like the stock switch and comes with built in back lighting.

For 86-91 vans, pull power from the "P" connector terminals on the left side of the fuse block.

For standard 55w bulbs, a relay is not an absolute necessity, but it will protect the switch and ensure that you are getting as much power to the bulbs as possible.

Pull the power supply wires for the fog lights out through the stock grommet for the headlight wires. A long zip tie works great to pull the wires out from the cab.
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Steve M. · Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2014 6:52 am Post subject:

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Mulcheese · Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2014 12:12 pm Post subject:

Installed these recently. They came off of my 85 Shelby Charger I had after graduating high school ( and my wife says I hold on to things?) They are even Bosch and I used the rear defroster switch. The defrpster was disconnected some time ago by the PO and considering I dont drive the van after October it was a perfect fit.

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Pretty sweet and they are of the correct era. We have used them on all trips this summer and what a huge improvment.
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matt_j · Samba Member Joined: April 02, 2012 Posts: 80

I've got some Hella 4000's that are pretty great. Mounted way too far out to the sides though.

kwilk

okay, can someone tell me where the wires should go from the lights into the cab? Obviously I take the grill off but then what?

WestyBob

kwilk · Posted: Sat Oct 18, 2014 10:06 am Post subject: lights

thanks, I will give that a go!

kalispell365 · Posted: Sat Oct 18, 2014 3:03 pm Post subject:

Im surprised no one has mentioned Light Force, have them on my Toyota Hilux and they are amazing!
The choice of long haul trucks on the Alcan, hands down.

http://lightforce.com/index.php
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IdahoDoug · Posted: Sat Oct 18, 2014 3:14 pm Post subject:

Just a quick glance at their line up and they don't seem to offer a fog lamp. Just distance type beams?
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syncrodoka · Posted: Sat Oct 18, 2014 4:55 pm Post subject:

I have had Lightforce 140s on my truck and 170s on my van for years They are deep enough that they overhang the front bumper which doesn't make me really happy but they haven't ever let me down.
I used to run Cibie Oscar Plus lights that fit behind the bumper face nicely and projected a good amount of light but after a near miss getting broken by a rock I changed from a glass lens type light for a polycarbonate light.

Doug they sell different lens covers that can change the beam to flood, combo or dispersed if so desired along with a few different colors.

IdahoDoug · Posted: Sat Oct 18, 2014 11:42 pm Post subject:

Yeah, I saw the covers and noted they could alter the beam slightly. But they did not even try to represent that they could make the beam into a sharply cutoff true fog beam. I think fog beams are what the OP is looking for. LightForce has a great reputation, but this is the first time I've looked at them and realized they don't offer fog lamps. Interesting.

Wow - the Cibie lights are legendary. I too am concerned about vulnerability of the full size Hella 4000s I am planning to mount. I have been unable to come up with a mounting strategy to avoid that vulnerability, so I am slowly coming to the conclusion I will just have to bolt them on and drive the van. Can't have everything perfect, I guess.

Doug
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