Front Fogs - Easy to fit myself

MattBW · Sep 28, 2016

My Cali came without fog lights and although I don't really mind for driving, for looks I would like to add them. I am making a few styling changes and this seems a must at the same time.

The lights themselves aren't that expensive, does anyone have any experience of fitting them? I am trying to get a feel for how big the job is, and if its doable myself.

I am also wondering if the self fit ones will work with the turning light function that can be enabled via VDCS.

Thanks,

Matt.

CALI FATE · Sep 28, 2016

Hi Matt - if its just for looks i suggest you fit them in but dont bother with all the wiring palaver

tuono001 · Sep 28, 2016

Unfortunately, as far as I'm aware, if you fit lights they have to work for MOT purposes. If you're lucky the wires might be there behind the bumper.
I'm sure somebody will be along shortly to correct me if that's not right.

525107 · Sep 30, 2016

tuono001 said:
Unfortunately, as far as I'm aware, if you fit lights they have to work for MOT purposes. If you're lucky the wires might be there behind the bumper.
I'm sure somebody will be along shortly to correct me if that's not right.

Only rear fog light has to work during MoT test

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Eck · Nov 5, 2016

Its easy enough, you will need a light sw with front and rear fog switch!! then add a new wire to the back of sw, next to the grey and green wire :thumb

MattBW · Nov 7, 2016

Anyone know of a solution to get the turning lights working? Wondering if its a different kit?

Rich20 · Nov 7, 2016

I don't know how they turn so I will see if it mechanical later when I get home. Not really taken any notice before.

Loz · Nov 7, 2016

Rich20 said:
I don't know how they turn so I will see if it mechanical later when I get home. Not really taken any notice before.

They dont actually turn is just the single lamp and its reflector, selected as you turn the steering wheel.

MattBW · Nov 7, 2016

Sorry I probably wasnt very clear.

I can see there is an option for turn activated lights but the wiring for the kits seems too simple to allow that to function. which leads me to think there would be more wiring involved for the turn fog light funciton to be useable.

Rich20 · Nov 7, 2016

Maybe it is some canbus magic where a signal goes through the power cable.

WelshGas · Nov 7, 2016

All controlled electronically.
Each fog light is separately wired. With lights on and below the threshold speed then a sensor on the steering wheel activates one or other of the fog lights.
There is no mechanical movement of the respective side fog light. This might help with the correct wiring.
http://www.vwt5forum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=298325

CALI FATE · Nov 7, 2016

or you could connect two bits of string either side of the steering wheel connected to override switches on the dash - as you turn the wheel the correct light will come on - simple enough

MattBW · Nov 8, 2016

Our other car is a Seat with the cornering lights. Cornering lights that term sounds more clear lol. I appreciate they don't move just to be clear. :headbang