Thread: Driving Light Switch

Originally Posted by RovingS

I utilized the front fog lamp switch, an extra relay in the line, but it works like a dream. It even has an indication in the dash and has the advantage of no extra aftermarket switches.

So your front fog lights are on as well?

Originally Posted by RovingS

I utilized the front fog lamp switch, an extra relay in the line, but it works like a dream. It even has an indication in the dash and has the advantage of no extra aftermarket switches.

So for clarification,
The fog lights go on with the driving lights?
Makes sense, I never use the fog lights.
Where did you locate the relay?

Hi,
As high beam is useless in fog, I would have thought fog lights would be best wired to low beam or park lights. They should have a very low flat beam to avoid back glare from the mist.
Cheers

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My son was fined in NSW for having his Focus' fog lights on when there wasn't any fog, so be wary of having them on any time except in fog.

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Put it this way - fog lights on the front of a D4 aren't switched by the High Beam...

So I'm puzzled how this is wired and remains compliant with Road Traffic Act and ADRs...

Originally Posted by Tony V

Just had a quick search eBay remote control switch (click here)

So in this instance, does an additional relay need to be installed?

I assume that is its one like this you still need a 30amp relay in series also?

DC12v 10A Relay 4CH Wireless RF Remote Control Switch Transmitter + Receiver AU | eBay

But if its one like this... does the 30amp relay in the switch remove that need?

DC 12V 30A Relay 1CH Transmitter Wireless Remote Control Switch Receiver RF AU | eBay

Just be careful it doesn't interfere with the frequency your vehicles security system runs on!

This is the only relay I ever trust. Never had one fail. They last forever.

Twin Headlight Relay Fused Genuine New Era Twin Fused - Made in Japan- NLR-132 | eBay

They have been making this relay for more than 30 years so they must have got it right.

I would not trust the relay in the remote controlled units. Just use then to drive another relay.

I have not found any issues with the cheap remote switches interfering with the car security or other functions.