DIY: 2013-2018/Classic OEM Foglight Wiring (& some 09-12 info)

[Sking80]

2019 1500 Classic my tow hook fog light install. Hard part is done now just waiting on my harness to finish upgrade.

 

[Sking80]

I know this is old but the connections from the fog light that will connect to the harness is male right and do you have a link that I can get the right ones from?

I did something similar to Swine's LED Pod Install, but I don't have the means to make/weld the brackets. See Pictures that follow.

- Swine's: LED light bars in bumper (tow hook Location)

-------------------- Parts List --------------------------

- 7" LED Cree "Spot" Lights ($26 at eBay)
. . or 9" LED Cree Lights similar to Swine's ($32 at eBay)

- (2) 9005/9006 compatible "Male" connectors ($8 5pk at eBay)

- Black RTV sealant (approx $4 at local WalMart)

- (1) Can of Flat Black Acrylic Enamel Spray Paint/Primer

- 4" x 36" 14ga Slotted Steel Strap/plate (approx. $12 at local ACE Hardware)

- (2 to 4 sets) M8 x 16mm Hex Bolts, Flat washers, & "****" Lock nuts (a few $ at local ACE Hw)

----------------------- THE INSTALL --------------------------

01. Crimp & solder Male 9005/9006 connector pins on LED Light wires (install seals first!), then insert into correct pin cavities to match foglight harness.
ie Positive/Red wire = ORG/Wht wire (or YEL/Wht) on Mopar harness and Negative/Blk wire = Blk wire on Mopar Harness.

02. Seal up backside of connector cavities with RTV, even with back of connector shell. Set aside to cure/dry.

03. Cut the 4" strap to approximately 13-5/8" long & file rough edges

 

[Mpgrimm2]

TOMALL 9005 9006 Male Socket Extension ($6)
Plugs into the 1500 style jumper/bumper harness for your aftermarket pods

** Updated post 18

 

[TheHickFix]

Old thread, I know, but the only one I've found that shows the "extension" harness I need. Are you still building these to fit a 17 3500 Ram? If so, I'm looking for one....View attachment 138702

I have 17 3500 that didn't come with factory fog lights but there was the 8 pin harness with a plug by the front driver wheel well. I got a used ranch hand with the sensors and fog lights and harness. I installed the bumper and plugged the harness in. I also got the factory fog light headlamp switch. After enabling the fog lights in Alfa OBD, I am now able to get the indicator on the dash to work but nothing coming out of the fog lights. Now, the 8 pin harness I plugged in that was already there has no missing terminals so I assumed I didn't need a jumper harness. Is there something different about mine or would this connector work? Thanks

 

[Mpgrimm2]

Sounds like You missing the Foglight extension harness I make from the 4 pin connector on the bumper harness back to the connector under the PDC. 8 pin is for the from Park sense only

 

[Sking80]

I have 17 3500 that didn't come with factory fog lights but there was the 8 pin harness with a plug by the front driver wheel well. I got a used ranch hand with the sensors and fog lights and harness. I installed the bumper and plugged the harness in. I also got the factory fog light headlamp switch. After enabling the fog lights in Alfa OBD, I am now able to get the indicator on the dash to work but nothing coming out of the fog lights. Now, the 8 pin harness I plugged in that was already there has no missing terminals so I assumed I didn't need a jumper harness. Is there something different about mine or would this connector work? Thanks

That’s the park sensor not the fog light plug

 

[ntmd8r03]

To Add Fog lights to a Warlock you need the following:

The parts on this list should be every thing you need.

68271564AA Bumper Bezel Kit
68466268AB Fog Lamp (x2)
68269912AA Headlamp Switch
68271557AA Front Fascia Wiring
68272016AA Hex Head Bolt x8
68272023AA U Type Clip x8

plus

Fog Light Harness from https://www.m2mods4ram.com/
The instructions that come with the Fog Light Harness from m2mods-4ram.com is easy to follow.
To install the Bumper Bezel Kit you will need to remove the grille to get to the top torx bolts that mount the mounting bracket for the fog light and bezel.

Changes with alfaODB,

CBC Config I/O-Connector A Pin 01 and Connector D Pin 13: Front Fog Lamps Output Present -yes
CBC Features-Front Fog Lamp Dropout Enabled – yes
CBC Features-LED Front Fog Lamps Present - yes.

 

[michaelw31]

I have a Warlock 1500 Classic. How do you actually install the lights themselves? Did you remove the lower bumper or did you work your way through the wheel well?

I removed the grill and saw what appeared to be mounting brackets behind the bumper but I had no way of getting in there. It seems to me installing the lights will be more daunting than wiring them.

 

[Joe Hinderliter]

My 2018 2500 didn't have holes in the bumper. I had to purchase a new bumper.

 

[tron67j]

For my 2018 2509, I had the opening across from tow hook to tow hook, so I installed mounting brackets behind tie hook and used remaining space in between for lights. With harness above, plus switch with fog light push button and factory plugs for aftermarket lights I had it all for under $125. Could have been under $100, cant remember.

 

[danyadking]

DISCLAIMER: I am not a coder, developer, software guru, electrical engineer, etc. but I did sleep at a Holiday Inn Express once!
With that said, all vehicle/electrical mods are at your own risk. Now have fun!

First I want to thank @1500ram12 and many others for their initial work:
- 1500Ram12's: Adding foglights to 2013+ tradesman/slt (2500 bumper parts listed here)
. . . . . and 2013-15 fog lights

- Swine's: LED light bars in bumper (tow hook Location)

I've gotten more than a few requests for a harness to work with the OEM Mopar Foglight Jumper harness in the bumper for 2013-2017 trucks so after a few test installs and 20+ hours of picture and instruction edits here it is:

--------------------- Required Parts (2013-18/Classic) --------------------------

** 19+ Classic Warlock owners see POST 147 for Warlock specific parts, (H11 bulb harness) & AlfaOBD programming steps


01. Foglight Extension Harness (Year and Model specific)
Contact M2 Mods

02. Mopar Foglight Jumper Harness (Year and Model specific)
Contact Preferred Vendor Benny at AllMoparParts.com (or similar online parts store).

- 68154309AA : 13-18/Classic Ram 1500’s with 1pc bumper
(“Vertical” 9006 Foglight bulbs with Sgl Keyed/1 groove connector)
. . . or
- 68197065AA : 13-18/Classic Ram 1500’s with 2pc bumper
(“Vertical” 9006 Foglight bulbs with Sgl Keyed/1 groove connector)
. . . or
- 68046303AC : 10-18 Ram 2500/3500's with 2pc bumper (ALL)
(“Horizontal” 9145/9005 Foglight bulbs with Dbl Keyed/2 groove connector)

03. Mopar Headlight/Foglight Switch
Contact Preferred Vendor Benny at AllMoparParts.com (or similar online parts store).

- 68269912AA : 13-18/Classic Ram 1500/2500/3500
(Replaces: 68189154AA, 68146507AA)

04. Extra “Fir Tree” style zip ties (Recommended - 2 included with M2 MODS harness)
- eBay Link



------------------------- THREAD LINKS ----------------------------------


- Post 2-6: 13-17 Ram 2500/3500 & 14-17 Ram 1500 Foglight Wiring Install

- Post 7-11: 2013 Ram 1500 (ONLY) Foglight Wiring Install

- Post 14-15: AlfaOBD & AE Tool Programming notes (vs Dealer Activation)

** DeereGuy (M2 MODS/KaodTech): In case anyone with a 2018+ RAM would like to make changes to their truck, we have a security bypass harness that will let alfaOBD and other tools work with the 2018s & up. SEE HERE.

- Post 18-21: Mpgrimm2's aftermarket LED Foglight Pod tow hook location install

- Post 23: Troubleshooting Notes

- POST 90-95: 2009-2012 Foglight TIPM/Install Notes from others!

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Hey how do I get a female connector

 

[Joe Hinderliter]

Message mpgrimm2

 

[Gordo2212]

Finally got done completing this upgrade yesterday and all went great. I had to route the harness a little differently than the directions to the right side fog light but no issues installing.

Thanks @Mpgrimm2 again as always with a high quality harness and easy to understand directions.

 

[Cuong Ly]

hi I need to buy both of these for my 2011 6.7

 

[DustinPowell]

Just finished installing my harness that I got from @Mpgrimm2. Super easy with the directions above. Awesome to deal with you bud. Just waiting on my switch and the neighbor to do the sales code for.

 

[TODDER]

Old thread, I know, but the only one I've found that shows the "extension" harness I need. Are you still building these to fit a 17 3500 Ram? If so, I'm looking for one....View attachment 138702

So desperate to find one of these - UGH - someone please help

 

[Mpgrimm2]

So desperate to find one of these - UGH - someone please help

Replied to your message

 

[TODDER]

GRIMM - you were a lifesaver! Your harness made the job so easy. Great communication, instructions, wires already labeled. Much appreciation. Anyone thinking about this, DO IT! I had already replaced the bumper with fog cutouts, installed new OEM fogs, installed the OEM wiring harness for fogs, swapped out the headlight switch with the fog center button, and turned on the front fogs (with OBD MX+ and ALfaOBD). With the harness ready, I popped the hood and was looking at LED fogs within 20 minutes. Thank you to all who contributed and to my new harness guy. More mods to come.

 

[Shoop626]

Just wanted to leave my two cents here, Mike is AWESOME! I purchased and hodgepodged all the pieces for this factory fog light install over the course of year, year and a half, or two. Finally had the time to install it all this past weekend.

I installed it all in reverse form; lights, mopar harness, dash light control and then the M2 Pigtail. Being with the time frame of my order to install, I lost the directions and had questions on the finalization of it all.

Keep in mind, I performed all of this on a Saturday evening. By the time I was done and after several videos and searches, it was 1030ish at night. I reached out to M2 Mods, specifically Mike; via email. I did not expect any response until Monday at the earliest.

Mike called me, directly. At 1030-1045 on a Saturday night. To assist my stupid self. That is a guy that cares about his product. That is a guy that cares about his customers. I would highly recommend M2 Mods to anyone and everyone. I will gladly shop with them again.

 

[Kraus90]

I usually never post in these forums. Mostly use them as a quick research thing. But after buying the fog light extension harness from Grimm I can’t help it.. of all the harnesses I’ve purchased and installed, this was one of the best constructed. Between the attention to detail, and the step by step instructions, plus the fast build time and quick shipping, it was a pleasure to use this harness and I will def be using other harnesses from Grimm when I do other projects in the future. Can’t say enough about how happy I am with this purchase!!