No pre-wire foglight in my base model 2009 altima sedan?
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mcsniper703
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No pre-wire foglight in my base model 2009 altima sedan?
I have 2009 Altima Sedan base model, I had looking for pre-wire foglight and found no wire anywhere behind the bumper. Doe anyone know if the foglight wire is already wire on base model or likely not? Is it possible to buy foglight wire at the dealership part and it be plug and play wire? Thank you
Re: No pre-wire foglight in my base model 2009 altima sedan? (mcsniper703)
If I remember correctly, there is no fog light kit for any Altima made after 2007. I will have to check when I get back to work tomorrow. If it didn't come with fog lights, there is no wiring harness made that will allow you to add it as far as Nissan is concerned.
Re: No pre-wire foglight in my base model 2009 altima sedan? (CPS)
It is more intensive than what you might want to do.
Since there's no prewire, you would have to essentially "ADD" the missing wires between the IPDM (for power) and to the body (for ground). If the bulb voltage is too high, bulb life is compromised. You also risk damaging the vehicle's wiring or components and possibly voiding the warranty or causing something to short out or catch something on fire.Instead, you could always order a replacement FEM (front end module) harness that has the fog lamp branch and swap out the old harness. Your dealer can help identify the correct part number but the part will probably run you a few hundred dollars. Then, there's putting it in. I've done it before.
Then, you'll have to replace the combination switch. This is the simple bit.So is installing the actual fog lamp assembly.
My recommendation. Don't do it unless you know what you're doing and you're willing to take the risk. Done right, everything will be ok.
Since there's no prewire, you would have to essentially "ADD" the missing wires between the IPDM (for power) and to the body (for ground). If the bulb voltage is too high, bulb life is compromised. You also risk damaging the vehicle's wiring or components and possibly voiding the warranty or causing something to short out or catch something on fire.Instead, you could always order a replacement FEM (front end module) harness that has the fog lamp branch and swap out the old harness. Your dealer can help identify the correct part number but the part will probably run you a few hundred dollars. Then, there's putting it in. I've done it before.
Then, you'll have to replace the combination switch. This is the simple bit.So is installing the actual fog lamp assembly.
My recommendation. Don't do it unless you know what you're doing and you're willing to take the risk. Done right, everything will be ok.
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mcsniper703
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Re: No pre-wire foglight in my base model 2009 altima sedan? (sprocket)
thank for the help but I finished my pre-wire to the foglight with hid relay, now i have fog with hid and lowbeam with hid. thanks for everyone help.
Re: No pre-wire foglight in my base model 2009 altima sedan? (mcsniper703)
Good to hear, do you have pics?
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jwerty1
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Re: No pre-wire foglight in my base model 2009 altima sedan? (altimagus)
just buy it with what you want, these new cars don't like mods
Re: No pre-wire foglight in my base model 2009 altima sedan? (mcsniper703)
I ran mine right off of the parking lights so they come on when I turn them on. I like the look of just parking and fogs together right before it gets dark out. Makes the car look mean. Just an fyi to ya. Glad it worked out for you.
Re: No pre-wire foglight in my base model 2009 altima sedan?
Finally got my Fog Lamps from dealership!
They price matched the ones from Courtesy Parts and beat it by $5!
Lamps and Stalk came up to $145 plus tax!!!
I stalled it today in 45 minutes.
Great investment!
They price matched the ones from Courtesy Parts and beat it by $5!
Lamps and Stalk came up to $145 plus tax!!!
I stalled it today in 45 minutes.
Great investment!