Using my fogs as DRL's

[veenie]

Hello all,

I'm new to the forum, was looking around but couldn't find anything on this subject. I just wanted to know how difficult it is to get my fogs working as DRL (daytime running lights) on a '07 Camry SE. I do plan on changing the bulb to give it a much more cleaner look. Just wanted to know what you all think of this. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

If there is a previous post on this, it would be more than helpful if someone could guide me to it.

Thanks!

[Luna2]

Originally Posted by veenie

Hello all,

I'm new to the forum, was looking around but couldn't find anything on this subject. I just wanted to know how difficult it is to get my fogs working as DRL (daytime running lights) on a '07 Camry SE. I do plan on changing the bulb to give it a much more cleaner look. Just wanted to know what you all think of this. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

If there is a previous post on this, it would be more than helpful if someone could guide me to it.

Thanks!

What are the ground rules first?

Do you want the full brilliance of the fog lights, or at the existing level of the DRL?
Do you want the "feature" to be fixed or switchable (option/normal switch inside)?

[Old Dood]

I would like to use my 'Fog Lights' as REAL fog lights.
They are not REAL fog lights...they are driving lights.

They are useless as Fog Lights since your Dims are always on when the fogs are on.
The whole purspose of the damn Fog Lights is getting under the FOG!

[veenie]

I wanted to get rid of the existing bulbs because it's just dull. Also, we rarely get fog where I live so using fog lights for the it's intended purpose is not even a problem. I just wanted to give it a more clear look (possibly using more power than the existing bulb) so that the yellow looking colour is gone and can be replaced with a more white/blue tint.

I do plan on installing HID's later on that's why I'm starting off with the fogs first.

[Luna2]

Originally Posted by veenie

I wanted to get rid of the existing bulbs because it's just dull. Also, we rarely get fog where I live so using fog lights for the it's intended purpose is not even a problem. I just wanted to give it a more clear look (possibly using more power than the existing bulb) so that the yellow looking colour is gone and can be replaced with a more white/blue tint.

I do plan on installing HID's later on that's why I'm starting off with the fogs first.

I am guessing "Full Power".

Do you want to do the normal/override switch inside?

[veenie]

Just wanted to know what the 'normal/overide' switch was? Is this in addition to the existing one already there for the fogs?

[Luna2]

Originally Posted by veenie

Just wanted to know what the 'normal/overide' switch was? Is this in addition to the existing one already there for the fogs?

Normal would be as OEM.

Override would be the desired mod.

[veenie]

Thanks for clearing that up. Yes, I do want the normal/override setup done as well too.

With all this in mind, would this even be worth the effort? or should I just leave everything how it is and just do the HID's later on?

[JAKSTER]

Some States have laws that will not allow using fog lamps as driving lights. So check that out to be sure.And old Dude made a point that when the low beams are on that makes the fogs useless in some cases. If you have lights down under the fog you can see fair with good lights. Check out aircraft lights.
Fog is caused by the air being saturated with moisture and lets say the air temp is 50 and moisture is 53 percent you have fog the high moisture reflects the light. The three degree diffrence is where you will find fog this is close the temp and moisture can vary but when the two moisture and temp are close foggy conditions. The point is the moisture will be what reflects the light back. Closer to the ground the temp is warmer and the fog usually will not touch the ground. So fog lamps are set down low to get under the fog. Any light up two or three feet can cause reflection and void the fog lamps. Fog lamps being small can cause some people to think that what they are seeing is a vehicle that is further away thinking they are head lights. Thats why some states have a no fog only law.

[Luna2]

Originally Posted by veenie

Thanks for clearing that up. Yes, I do want the normal/override setup done as well too.

With all this in mind, would this even be worth the effort? or should I just leave everything how it is and just do the HID's later on?

Let me look at the diagrams and figure this out. I am leaning toward trying to keep the wiring near the inside fuse box. I will get back here later.

[Luna2]

Originally Posted by JAKSTER

Some States have laws that will not allow using fog lamps as driving lights. So check that out to be sure.And old Dude made a point that when the low beams are on that makes the fogs useless in some cases. If you have lights down under the fog you can see fair with good lights. Check out aircraft lights.
Fog is caused by the air being saturated with moisture and lets say the air temp is 50 and moisture is 53 percent you have fog the high moisture reflects the light. The three degree diffrence is where you will find fog this is close the temp and moisture can vary but when the two moisture and temp are close foggy conditions. The point is the moisture will be what reflects the light back. Closer to the ground the temp is warmer and the fog usually will not touch the ground. So fog lamps are set down low to get under the fog. Any light up two or three feet can cause reflection and void the fog lamps. Fog lamps being small can cause some people to think that what they are seeing is a vehicle that is further away thinking they are head lights. Thats why some states have a no fog only law.

Very Good point, not worth the risk!!!!!!!

[PhatRoyale]

Please don't join the incredibly large army of douches running around Toronto blasting their fog lights even when it's bright and sunny outside.

Fogs are for fog. Or adverse conditions where you need the extra visibility. Keep it that way.

[Luna2]

Originally Posted by PhatRoyale

Please don't join the incredibly large army of douches running around Toronto blasting their fog lights even when it's bright and sunny outside.

Fogs are for fog. Or adverse conditions where you need the extra visibility. Keep it that way.

Kinda like the "incredibly large army of douches running around" for miles and miles with the high beams on, multiple flashes to them from the on coming traffic, never look at the dash to see the "blue Light" on.

[Avalonman]

Lets Give It A New Name.....Maybe That'll Work

They Are Not Known As "FORLAMPS/LIGHTS" From This Moment On. They Are Know As "Secondary Headlamps"...Lol

idunno Why I Just Did That...So Dont Ask Lol

[veenie]

ok so it seems like making the fogs as DRL is not a good idea.

How much would a good quality, solid HID kit run me around? Are there any precautions to doing this? If I do this, would it void the warranty in anyway?