Fogs W/ Headlights

[Ozzyy_12']

So my 12 tradesmen didn't come with fogs and tomorrow I'm getting a bumper off a 13 r/T with fogs. Was wondering if Instead of wiring everything up to a switch in the dash can I just splice into my headlight to have my fogs running everytime my headlights are on?

 

[07MegaCabRam]

yup!

 

[07MegaCabRam]

Long answer:

Yes, you'll want to run a relay however. Use the parking or headlight lead as the trigger to the relay to turn on the fogs.

I just did the same thing and wired up my own fogs (LED)

 

[reek]

Long answer:

Yes, you'll want to run a relay however. Use the parking or headlight lead as the trigger to the relay to turn on the fogs.

I just did the same thing and wired up my own fogs (LED)

yes, learn to abuse relays! makes adding various electrical accessories so much easier. I'd use the parking lights as triggers so you can have the option to run fogs and parking only as well as with head lights. Down side (maybe) would be they're on all the time, even with high beams.

 

[jasonw]

Long answer:

Yes, you'll want to run a relay however. Use the parking or headlight lead as the trigger to the relay to turn on the fogs.

I just did the same thing and wired up my own fogs (LED)

+1 for the relay. If you just splice into the headlights for power without doing the relay trick, it'll draw too much juice. That would either cause issues with your computer (possibly causing all your front lights not to work) or cause the wiring to overheat (hopefully blow a fuse before anything melts).

 

[grozier]

You might be lucky and they already wired it up but just didn't add the fog lights. Seem many vehicles use the same wire harness but leave options out like fogs

2015 ram sport 4x4

 

[reindeerman]

Are you sure the 13 bumper will fit your 12?

 

[Ozzyy_12']

Ok so I got the 13 bumper and it fits good only issue I have now is wiring. I was wondering if I need to use bulb specific for the fog light (I got the fog light bulb) or can I use a different one. Also how can I use the relay to my advantage? I don't want to have a switch in the cab making it look weird lol. Any help appreciated.

P.S I have a little knowledge of wiring I understand it but need a VERY clear definition/directions.