Wire Fog lights to turn on with ignition?

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Old Dec 11, 2012 | 08:58 PM
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Default Wire Fog lights to turn on with ignition?

I was wondering if anyone knows a wire that is hot when the ignition is on but then turns off when i pull the key out. I want to wire in my fog lights as DRL, can anyone help?
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Old Dec 11, 2012 | 09:06 PM
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Cant remember off memory but check on your underdash fusebox. youll see about 4 or 5 empty individual slots that each have a male spade connector. Those are meant to be used for accessories. Use a female spade connector to connect to it. Im pretty sure those turn off as soon as your ignition is off.
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Old Dec 12, 2012 | 07:10 AM
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Default Re: Wire Fog lights to turn on with ignition?

I believe it's #4. I wired up my Ek fogs like that cuz GF kept leaving them on and killing the battery
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Old Dec 12, 2012 | 08:20 AM
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Default Re: Wire Fog lights to turn on with ignition?

Originally Posted by crx_si-r
I believe it's #4. I wired up my Ek fogs like that cuz GF kept leaving them on and killing the battery
ok, ill give that a try and let u know if it works
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Old Dec 12, 2012 | 08:31 AM
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Could you wire them up to come on when you have just your low beams on?
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Old Dec 12, 2012 | 09:17 AM
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Default Re: Wire Fog lights to turn on with ignition?

Originally Posted by crx_si-r
I believe it's #4. I wired up my Ek fogs like that cuz GF kept leaving them on and killing the battery
lol GF's always keeping us busy on our cars haha
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Old Dec 12, 2012 | 09:18 AM
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Could you wire them up to come on when you have just your low beams on?
Yes. Just use a relay.
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Old Dec 12, 2012 | 12:49 PM
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Default Re: Wire Fog lights to turn on with ignition?

Originally Posted by 91 EF DX
Could you wire them up to come on when you have just your low beams on?
That's how they are know but the lights will stay on even after the car is shut off
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Old Dec 13, 2012 | 07:06 PM
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ok, i bought a relay and wired the hot wire for ignition from the windshield wiper motor, works perfect with the relay
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