SonicK20Z
(Poster)
01/16/06 10:46 PM
Fog Light Install Guide (pics included!)

This is for all of you with 06 Civics who plan on getting the fogs but would prefer to do it yourself on the install (I'm sure the labor quote isn't a pretty one). Note: This guide is based on an Si, and may be slightly different for other trims. If you have any questions, please refer to the instruction manual provided with the kit.

Feel free to ask any questions or for more in depth detail on any step. And if you have any other suggestions or comments to add please post them up as well! Hope you find this helpful. Oh yea, please excuse the dirty car!

Disclaimer: These are the pics I took of nearly almost every step while following the provided installation guide. These pics are not a substitute for the actual installation instructions and should not be treated as such. They are only for a visual tool to aid and assist you in your installation. I am not responsible if you mess up along the way.

There are 30 pics in all.














































EDIT: The following image is looking up under the dash while lying on your back. The fuse box would be to the right and the center console to the left from this view.


















The end!


EtownSI06
(Newbie)
01/16/06 11:04 PM
Re: Fog Light Install Guide (pics included!)

looks good. does anyone know if there are anyt aftermarket fog lights that would fit directly in the space?

BrionicMan
(Jr Poster)
01/17/06 12:59 AM
Re: Fog Light Install Guide (pics included!)

Sweet!

**DONOTDELETE**
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01/17/06 01:19 AM
Re: Fog Light Install Guide (pics included!)

awesome write up!

dansred2000si
(Post Master Jr)
01/17/06 02:02 AM
Re: Fog Light Install Guide (pics included!)

looks good!!!

Sprecher
(Poster)
01/17/06 06:04 AM
Re: Fog Light Install Guide (pics included!)

Awesome install guide. I'll be referencing it in the near future. Do the fog lights in this configuration light when the main headlights are off or do they only work when their on?

SonicK20Z
(Poster)
01/17/06 06:52 AM
Re: Fog Light Install Guide (pics included!)

If you do the install as shown above, the fogs will only receive power when the low beams are on. Any other state (DRL, parking lights, high beams) they will turn off.

They can be rewired to work however you like, either constant power, or perhaps using the parking lights (so they are on in all lighting states except when they're off and only DRL's are running).

As soon as I learn the wiring of this car, I will write up some ways to modify this WITHOUT cutting or splicing wires, etc. On my experience with 94-01 Integras, there were several one pin connectors on the fuse box to choose from to plug your accesory into. It was easy as that. On this car there is only the single 6-pin accesory plug, so it will have to be rewired elsewhere. I need a Helms/Haynes to learn the wiring, but I will update this soon.

Hope this helps, please feel free to ask more questions!


Type X
(Post Master Supreme)
01/17/06 07:41 AM
Re: Fog Light Install Guide (pics included!)

looking good



CIVIC dude
(Post Master Supreme)
01/17/06 07:49 AM
Re: Fog Light Install Guide (pics included!)

amazing write up. although it doesnt seem as though im gonna attempt this install like the 99-00 install! Id rather get it done laziness ownz me.

Type X
(Post Master Supreme)
01/17/06 08:34 AM
Re: Fog Light Install Guide (pics included!)

Quote:

amazing write up. although it doesnt seem as though im gonna attempt this install like the 99-00 install! Id rather get it done laziness ownz me.






for being an old fart like me


EtownSI06
(Newbie)
01/17/06 09:53 AM
Re: Fog Light Install Guide (pics included!)

how does the appearance look in real life? its it bright enough for a person like me? and also how much did you pay for those. i know they cost a lot of money about $650 in canadian dollars...

SonicK20Z
(Poster)
01/17/06 10:09 AM
Re: Fog Light Install Guide (pics included!)

www.collegehillshonda.com or www.handaaccessories.com $238.80 USD

as for how they look, I believe they are 55W bulbs (they are H11) and match the lowbeams perfectly in terms of brightness and color. As for vision and field enhancement, I'll take some pics next time I get the chance to show the beam pattern, but I showed a few people last night and it's nuts. If the low beams let you see out between 11 and 1 (imagine a clock face), then the foglights let you see 10 and 2.


Design
(Post Master Supreme)
01/17/06 11:28 AM
Re: Fog Light Install Guide (pics included!)

Nice write-up Sonic.

BartmanMN-Si
(Post Master)
01/18/06 08:48 AM
Re: Fog Light Install Guide (pics included!)

This is the type of post that we used to get on the 99-00 Si. I used to print them out and use them for all of my installs. Beautiful write up and nice pictures. Great Job

OrphanBoy
(Jr Poster)
01/18/06 12:30 PM
Re: Fog Light Install Guide (pics included!)

Sweet write-up man. 'Nuff Said

NinjaActionJeans
(Newbie)
01/18/06 01:08 PM
Re: Fog Light Install Guide (pics included!)

Great Write up! Keep us posted on how to power them via the park lights or always on. I had Honda install mine (Yeah they actually threw in the Fogs and Labor as a counter-offer when i was trying to beat them down under MSRP), but i'd like to rewire them myself.

NapalmAdministrator
(Post Master Supreme)
01/18/06 10:47 PM
Re: Fog Light Install Guide (pics included!)

Damn, now that's a write-up.

EtownSI06
(Newbie)
01/19/06 10:50 AM
Re: Fog Light Install Guide (pics included!)

Quote:

Great Write up! Keep us posted on how to power them via the park lights or always on. I had Honda install mine (Yeah they actually threw in the Fogs and Labor as a counter-offer when i was trying to beat them down under MSRP), but i'd like to rewire them myself.




that is something i should do too... in canada its about 25 xxx and with taxes and stuff it would come out to about 27000 but they marked it up to 29xxx! i think that is bull shit because if i plan to get even the fog lights or HFP body kit the price of the SI would easily go over 30 grand... 30 grand for a civic is just retarted


137
(Post Master Supreme)
01/19/06 06:41 PM
Re: Fog Light Install Guide (pics included!)

Quote:

Damn, now that's a write-up.




Looks like more work but its just better detailed than previous install instructions imo...


ALCAP2ONE
(Post Master Supreme)
01/21/06 11:59 AM
Re: Fog Light Install Guide (pics included!)

very nice writeup indeed

robarakira
(Newbie)
01/25/06 03:56 PM
Re: Fog Light Install Guide (pics included!)

Excellent post Sonic!

I was wondering if you could tell me what is on the back of the factory fog light switch? I want to hook up an aftermarket kit to the factory switch, but I need 3 prongs: power, ground, and fog light wire.

Also does there look to be like a good place to mount aftermarket lights? and after cutting open the holes, would it look alright / be easy to file down the edges to make a smooth opening - since my foggers would not go around the whole plastic area.


rbf351
(Post Master Supreme)
01/27/06 08:53 AM
Re: Fog Light Install Guide (pics included!)

Quote:

If you do the install as shown above, the fogs will only receive power when the low beams are on. Any other state (DRL, parking lights, high beams) they will turn off.

They can be rewired to work however you like, either constant power, or perhaps using the parking lights (so they are on in all lighting states except when they're off and only DRL's are running).

As soon as I learn the wiring of this car, I will write up some ways to modify this WITHOUT cutting or splicing wires, etc. On my experience with 94-01 Integras, there were several one pin connectors on the fuse box to choose from to plug your accesory into. It was easy as that. On this car there is only the single 6-pin accesory plug, so it will have to be rewired elsewhere. I need a Helms/Haynes to learn the wiring, but I will update this soon.

Hope this helps, please feel free to ask more questions!




it's not possible to do it, honda uses a bus system on the car, and unless you can re program the computer that controls the fogs you are not going to be able to do this. pretty much you'll have to manually rewire the fogs by hand to do this


Johns06Si
(Newbie)
02/07/06 06:21 PM
Re: Fog Light Install Guide (pics included!)

Good write-up.



ARMYPETE
(Newbie)
02/09/06 11:17 AM
Re: Fog Light Install Guide (pics included!)

That kicks ass..... Thanks for the detailed pictures to!!

ICE99SI
(Jr Member)
02/14/06 07:32 PM
Re: Fog Light Install Guide (pics included!)

Great job, very nice, thanks for taking the time to do this in such detail.

fuller083
(Jr Poster)
02/14/06 10:49 PM
Re: Fog Light Install Guide (pics included!)

Nice post man!! I'll definately be using this in the near future!!

Fiji06Si
(Newbie)
02/26/06 12:57 AM
Re: Fog Light Install Guide (pics included!)

Great write up!

How did you get the harness through the firewall? is there a nice, open grommet?


Gone
(Newbie)
03/01/06 11:56 PM
Re: Fog Light Install Guide (pics included!)

Quote:

Great write up!

How did you get the harness through the firewall? is there a nice, open grommet?




The car comes from the factory wired for fogs, you just have to plug them into the existing empty harness in front of the passenger's side wheel well. Then just connect a few wires inside the car. The main harness is routed from the front of the car to the fuse box already. (for all the other lights and sensors up front)

Great write up by the way!


Fiji06Si
(Newbie)
03/03/06 05:46 PM
Re: Fog Light Install Guide (pics included!)

Thanks Gone.

My car came in this week. I had the car for about an hour and already had the car apart installing the fogs. These cars def need the fogs - those plastic ovals looks stupid.

With the help of this thread, the install was pretty easy.


06Siracer
(Jr Poster)
03/06/06 11:09 PM
Re: Fog Light Install Guide (pics included!)

Badass write up man great work!

Nate047
(Post Master Supreme)
03/09/06 11:51 AM
Re: Fog Light Install Guide (pics included!)

Damn, the inside of your bumper is crazy clean...

Fogs for the win!

Nate


nmz
(Newbie)
03/13/06 11:47 PM
Re: Fog Light Install Guide (pics included!)

hot car

slim_calhoon
(Post Master Jr)
03/14/06 02:30 PM
Re: Fog Light Install Guide (pics included!)

Just wondering! is there a reason you have yer cell phone and keys lined up neatly in the same row as the fog light kit

SonicK20Z
(Poster)
03/16/06 05:33 AM
Re: Fog Light Install Guide (pics included!)

Quote:

Just wondering! is there a reason you have yer cell phone and keys lined up neatly in the same row as the fog light kit




because that's where I set them when I sat down to start unpacking the box? and maybe I wanted to order a pizza 1/2 way through the install?


slim_calhoon
(Post Master Jr)
03/16/06 06:49 PM
Re: Fog Light Install Guide (pics included!)

LOL

piNNoy
(Jr Member)
03/18/06 03:28 PM
Re: Fog Light Install Guide (pics included!)

um WOW detailed very nice i get my car soon and with the help of this post ill be putting on my fogs

SinFL
(Post Master)
03/26/06 09:09 PM
Re: Fog Light Install Guide (pics included!)

Wait! The foglights don't come with keys and cell phone? Well phunck dat! I'm not gettin em then!

j/k man

Thanks for the detailed work, that will come in handy.


Rhondas Honda
(Newbie)
04/09/06 09:25 AM
Re: Fog Light Install Guide (pics included!)

I am a newbie here and I have a few questions.

That is a fantastic step by step install!
I am not that talented to do this myself!
Did you need any help with the install?
and how long did it take?

Thanks!


Rhondas Honda
(Newbie)
04/09/06 09:38 AM
Re: Fog Light Install Guide (pics included!)

Quote:

Quote:

Great Write up! Keep us posted on how to power them via the park lights or always on. I had Honda install mine (Yeah they actually threw in the Fogs and Labor as a counter-offer when i was trying to beat them down under MSRP), but i'd like to rewire them myself.




that is something i should do too... in canada its about 25 xxx and with taxes and stuff it would come out to about 27000 but they marked it up to 29xxx! i think that is bull shit because if i plan to get even the fog lights or HFP body kit the price of the SI would easily go over 30 grand... 30 grand for a civic is just retarted




- Etown,
I filled out the paperwork for my Si on April 1st, and my fog lights were only $628.75.
That and the body kit ($1711.00)which is the most expensive item I purchased for the car, brought my total price to $28,794 before warranty, taxes and paint protection!
I am pretty happy with the cost of the car.
My original Civic is a '98 and I got it pretty basic, I then added things after the fact. Boy what a mistake!
I have learned from my mistakes!

I am so excited about this car!!


piNNoy
(Jr Member)
04/09/06 10:01 AM
Re: Fog Light Install Guide (pics included!)

28k BEFore tt&l WTF???????

Rhondas Honda
(Newbie)
04/09/06 06:06 PM
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Quote:

28k BEFore tt&l WTF???????




Sorry I should have said 28 was in Canadian funds.
The base price of the car is 25,880 Canadian.
I am not mechanically inclined, so If I want anything extra I have to pay for it?
But Hey I am extremly happy!!!!


clubsi_toronto
(Jr Poster)
04/13/06 11:39 PM
Re: Fog Light Install Guide (pics included!)

AMAZING WRITE-UP!!!!!

Great work man looks amazing!!! you one of the first to DIY!!!!

I like it alot!


Coondog
(Newbie)
04/15/06 11:29 PM
Re: Fog Light Install Guide (pics included!)

Quote:

Quote:

28k BEFore tt&l WTF???????




Sorry I should have said 28 was in Canadian funds.
The base price of the car is 25,880 Canadian.
I am not mechanically inclined, so If I want anything extra I have to pay for it?
But Hey I am extremly happy!!!!




Thats the base price in Ontario I think... in AB its upwards of $27,400... the only difference is we dont have to pay the 8% PST here. In the end, it all works out to be rather equal


Rhondas Honda
(Newbie)
04/16/06 01:50 AM
Re: Fog Light Install Guide (pics included!)

Quote:

Quote:

Quote:

28k BEFore tt&l WTF???????




Sorry I should have said 28 was in Canadian funds.
The base price of the car is 25,880 Canadian.
I am not mechanically inclined, so If I want anything extra I have to pay for it?
But Hey I am extremly happy!!!!




Thats the base price in Ontario I think... in AB its upwards of $27,400... the only difference is we dont have to pay the 8% PST here. In the end, it all works out to be rather equal




And I thought $25 was expensive.
But yes you are right, it does work out equally!


freeurmind69
(Newbie)
04/24/06 09:06 PM
Re: Fog Light Install Guide (pics included!)

hi sonic...

any chance you figured out how to rewire the fog lights???

so that it can turn on whenever!!!

thx in advance.....69


fortified
(Newbie)
05/28/06 04:49 PM
Re: Fog Light Install Guide (pics included!)

As a newbie, let me say, that's an excellent write up/fotos. I also belong to acuramdx.org and hondasuv.com, and it's interesting to see similar tasks being undertaken on this forum.

I will say we found the fogs should be aimed to be more usable. Typically, they only light up the road at close distance to the front of the vehicle. But can be aimed to shoot more down the road, keeping them low of course.
..and if you prefer yellow tinge, do a search for "jdm luminics" 2500K. bulbs. One nice thing, they make the stock headlights look more white when you see the car head on.


SIpimpin13
(Jr Poster)
06/15/06 02:28 PM
Re: Fog Light Install Guide (pics included!)

this is great Sonic...about how long did it take for you to complete this?