Could someone tell me what the things I've marked with "?" is? I need to figure out how I can hook them up in my CRX



As you can see their shape is pretty similar to the hole in the bumper


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Come on guys. Somebody has to know this.

If not, can you please direct me to the correct manual at least? Please no "get the helms!!1". I'm not buying the whole thing just for this Tried searching for some online manuals, but only found for '94 Accords etc.

 

the single wire plugging into the fuse block is headlamp switched +ive power feed.

The multi pin connectors (x2) going into the box is likely the headlamp controller/daytime running lamp junction box. This connection is probably needed so that when you turn on the high beams the fogs will have power cut to them b/c the light and current draw would be too much for the electrical system. You'll often find on many cars that you can't run factory fogs and high beams at the same time.

 

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I would imagine that it's not an issue of draw on the electrical system, but a different factor altogether. Fogs lights are meant to be used in inclement weather (heavy rain, fog, etc.). In fact, in some states (Oklahoma for example), it is illegal to use them in non-inclement weather. Now, also consider the fact that using your high beams actually henders visibility during rain or fog, because much of the light is reflected back towards you. In other words, although you may think you can see better, you're actually blinding yourself more. (Fog lights reflect less light because they are aimed lower. Yellow light produces even less glare, which is why many cars have yellow OEM fogs.)

From this, you can draw the conclusion that if you're using your high beams, you're not driving in inclement weather, and thus, do not need your fog lights.

 

it appears that the one pin connector from the foglight harness is meant to plug into an existing plug already located in the engine bay, then the switch harness plugs into an existing plug in the cabin of the car, like us model 99-00 civic si's, the actual harness fromunder the dash to the front of the car is already there taped up, you just have to find the plugs and plug them in...
you crx doesnt have this, so youll have to go through the firewall with it...

 

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Lol, actually they fit together. How come I didn't see that before?

Also, I believe my CRX came with daytime running lights (is it called that?) that doesn't work anymore (have to turn the **** high beam/driving lights). Would it be possible to hook them up to the DRL and have the fog lights to light up at start up (together with parking lights), and then turned off when switching to high beam/ driving lights?

You see, in Norway it is legal to drive with the parking- /fog light combo during daytime, but not during twilight/night. And if I could hook it up to the DRL I don't have to remember to push the fog light switch on and off all the time

EDIT: Oh, stevescivic had already mentioned this


Modified by Shirk at 4:44 PM 3/20/2006

 

Here's a bit more to work with.

Revised my impressive diagram ( );


Wiring diagram from the CRX service manual, also showing daytime running light relay. Should I hook up the live power feed to this one? Instead of powering the driving lights it would then power the fog lights?


Fuse box from CRX manual;

 

i tried wiring foglights in a vehicle equipped with drl, and i didnt get very good results, in this case we decided to instead run them to the cornering lights, but in your case, a switch is what i would suggest...

im really unfamiliar with drl wiring setups, but when i tried we had all kinds of weird stuff happen, like ultra dim on side, ultra bright other side when it was just supposed to be daytime running lights on, etc..
good luck