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Questions tagged [fog]

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What type of crimping pliers do I need for these connectors

I have to run some cables in the bumper and I want to use waterproof connectors housing. The problem is that I don't have any crimping pliers and I don't know what type should I buy for this type of pins/connectors. Thank you.
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Wiring fog lamps with horn relay

I want to install fog lamp on my Maruti Suzuki alto 2009 model, but it did not came with any provisions for such modifications so I have to do it from scratch, the problem I am facing is that I cannot find any relay from authentic manufacturer, all…
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Rear Fog Light Colour Change Legality - NSW, AU

My car is a 2005 Subaru Impreza RV, and has asymmetrical tail lights, in particular with one 'round' light being clear, and the other red. Exactly like the below picture. (Same model, not my car pictured). The lights on this side had cracked, and…
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Installing rear fog lights

I have a Nissan Murano 2009 LE (made in Japan for California) which came with OEM front fog lights. It doesn't have rear fog lights. Now I want to install the rear fog light(s). I couldn't find anything in the service manual about the rear fog…
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Which illuminate dark roads better? Halogen vs. LED Fog Light?

I have a car that came with yellow Halogen Fogs that are standard in Japan. In Kenya we use fog lights a lot at night because our roads are barely lit even in cities, barely painted. Our roads are full of obstacles from unmarked bumps including…
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How do I prevent fog on the outside of the windscreen?

Every morning when I drive to work, the windscreen is fogging up on the outside. I turn on the heater so it blows warm air on the windscreen until eventually the fog disappears. When I'm driving (35 mph / 50 km/h) the entire windscreen fogs up in…
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Which AC temperature gets rid of the fog

Today while driving in the rain, I was not able to get rid of the fog. Outside temperature was 21 degrees and I had set my AC to 23 degrees with front mode on. This tric works sometimes (Outside temperature + 2 degrees) but not all the times. I then…
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Fog lights won't turn off

I came back from vacation (20 days) and my 2006 XC90 wouldn't start. The key fob wouldn't unlock which was the first indication and then I just had absolutely no lights so I assumed it was a full drain. I tried jump starting it to no avail so I took…
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Should broken fog light lens fail the state inspection?

My Subaru Forester has factory-installed fog lights (w/ Driver Assist) below the bumper. This item is an upgrade of the Limited trim level. Premium and lower trim levels have no fog lights. Some time ago one of the lights got hit by something and…
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Retrofitting an aftermarket rear fog lamp

I am planning to add two rear fog lamps with a combined current draw of 0.66 amps at 13.2 volts, which translates to roughly 9 watts. I can't really figure out how to run a wire from the trunk to the passenger compartment on my car (2012 IS350c). I…
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