OEM Fog Light Switch Install

[Drootz]

Hey Guys,

Just wanted to let you all know that the OEM foglight switch is a piece of cake to swap out. I have a 3.5SE sedan that didn't have stock foglights so I bought some of the stock OEM fog lights from the guy on ebay for next to nothing. Since I have the 3.5 the stock wiring harness was there and already had the plugs. So I plugged them in.

I then ordered a OEM foglight/blinker/winshield washer combo switch. This thing was so easy to install I wasn't sure at first if I would have to take the steering wheel off but NOPE.....First disconnect negative from battery, then All you do is remove the 2 screws behind the wheel by turning it till you can access them. Then You need to remove the plate on the lower left of the dash and remove the one screw behind there. Take the side panel of the dash off that is sandwiched next to the door. This should get the bottom piece of the dash off then there is one more screw on the steering wheel column you remove. You may now unsnap the column piece. Remove 2 screws holding the blinker/winshield washer switch, unclip the one white plug that goes into the bottom of it and just slide it straight up and out.

Then put replacement headlight/foglight/winshield washer combo switch in by sliding it down, plugging in white wire harness plug and attach the 2 screws back. You have now just added a stock OEM foglight switch to your car and kept it's stock/OEM look.

Now just reassemble dash by reverse order of steps above to put column back together and dash back together.

You now have OEM fogs with an OEM switch with NO WIRING! Total install time like 30 mins.



Drootz
Modified by Drootz at 5:06 PM 8/22/2008

[Drootz]

Hey Guys,

Just wanted to let you all know that the OEM foglight switch is a piece of cake to swap out. I have a 3.5SE sedan that didn't have stock foglights so I bought some of the stock OEM fog lights from the guy on ebay for next to nothing. Since I have the 3.5 the stock wiring harness was there and already had the plugs. So I plugged them in.

I then ordered a OEM foglight/blinker/winshield washer combo switch. This thing was so easy to install I wasn't sure at first if I would have to take the steering wheel off but NOPE.....First disconnect negative from battery, then All you do is remove the 2 screws behind the wheel by turning it till you can access them. Then You need to remove the plate on the lower left of the dash and remove the one screw behind there. Take the side panel of the dash off that is sandwiched next to the door. This should get the bottom piece of the dash off then there is one more screw on the steering wheel column you remove. You may now unsnap the column piece. Remove 2 screws holding the blinker/winshield washer switch, unclip the one white plug that goes into the bottom of it and just slide it straight up and out.

Then put replacement headlight/foglight/winshield washer combo switch in by sliding it down, plugging in white wire harness plug and attach the 2 screws back. You have now just added a stock OEM foglight switch to your car and kept it's stock/OEM look.

Now just reassemble dash by reverse order of steps above to put column back together and dash back together.

You now have OEM fogs with an OEM switch with NO WIRING! Total install time like 30 mins.

Here are some pics of the parts just in case.....Before- Notice NO Fog switch this is the part I removed...

And then After the NEW switch with FOGS

Drootz

[Gaboum]

Hi,

Can you tell me how muche is the switch and where did you get it.Thanks

[Drootz]

Hi,

Can you tell me how muche is the switch and where did you get it.Thanks

I got the switch online from http://www.buynissanparts.com it came to like $120 with shipping I think.

It was so easy to put in and install I couldn't believe it.

Drootz

[adidas2go]

The wiring is actually there, running to the fog lights? I thought the general consensus was the stalk replacement wasn't the problem, it was there is no wiring running to where the stock fogs go

[CoutureCoupe]

Do we know what models have the stock wiring? I would like to install a set but I am not sure if I am pre-wired. That would make life a lot easier. Also, are other models' fogs compatible with ours? I cannot find any stock fogs on eBay besides aftermarket.

I'm thinking it may just be cheaper and less time consuming to just bring it to the dealer, someone tell me otherwise.

[Drootz]

The wiring is actually there, running to the fog lights? I thought the general consensus was the stalk replacement wasn't the problem, it was there is no wiring running to where the stock fogs go

As I recall (and I could be wrong) but the consensus was.....if you have the 2.5 you have NO STOCK wiring for the the stock Fogs, and therefore would need to wire them yourselves and run your own switch.

BUT

If you have the 3.5 (which I do) all you have to do is buy the stock fogs (stock fog plugs already there on 3.5) and the stock fog switch (just swap out on steering column) and put them in (all wiring is already in the car on the 3.5's) and everything works perfectly. Which is what I did. I am happy to help guide anyone that needs it through this process. It was very easy if I had a camera handy I would have taken step by step pics. And since I have a 2007 3.5 SE I am proof that this is possible at least on the 3.5's.

Drootz

[Drootz]

Do we know what models have the stock wiring? I would like to install a set but I am not sure if I am pre-wired. That would make life a lot easier. Also, are other models' fogs compatible with ours? I cannot find any stock fogs on eBay besides aftermarket.

I'm thinking it may just be cheaper and less time consuming to just bring it to the dealer, someone tell me otherwise.

I believe this is only possible on the 3.5's as far as other models fogs I am unaware of their compatability.

Drootz

[Gaboum]

I have a 2.5 SL and it is prewired for fog. I had some fog installed at an autoelectronic shop and its working with the switch at the steering column already in place and I did not have to replace the steering column switch with a stock fog switch . The fog lights turn on when the headlight switch is turn to the on position.

[missmedude]

I have a 2.5 SL and it is prewired for fog. I had some fog installed at an autoelectronic shop and its working with the switch at the steering column already in place and I did not have to replace the steering column switch with a stock fog switch . The fog lights turn on when the headlight switch is turn to the on position.

U sure? because I have a 2.5sl too and I am not sure the fog lights are prewired

[fyrcomm]

U sure? because I have a 2.5sl too and I am not sure the fog lights are prewired

i believe if you have a 2.5S with premium package it comes pre-wired. otherwise we need to go aftermarket. can anyone verify this?

i'm looking into fog lights as well, but i can't find any good kits. anybody have suggestions?

[Gaboum]

Follow that thread thread to check if you are wired for fogs...http://www.nissanclub.com/forums/new-20 ... check.html

[Marisha]

uh oh...major no-no occured...prepare for your post to be edited/deleted

here's the info that was in that other forum ...How to check, that your car is prewired for fog lamps.1) Open Realy/fuse block (IPDM E/R in engine room)2) Locate connector showed on picture3) If you have wire connected to pin 86 and 87. That mean your car is prewired.

Hopefully posting the info rather than linking to it is acceptable

[zlim305]

I can't find the switch on the website...Anyone have a direct link?

[DaCoupe]

amazing man, good write up- thats definetly a future mod for me but the fogs are 200 the switch is 120, jeez i miswell just buy the stillen front bumper lol for a lil more. So i got some thinking to do

[mikegtr06]

this is for the sedan.

http://www.courtesyparts.com/f..._7628&

you can buy the oem switch and lights for cheap.

[missmedude]

i have a 2.5sl sedan. what if i got the oem fog wired up to the fuse and the battery, would the oem fog light switch work also?

[DaCoupe]

this is for the sedan.

http://www.courtesyparts.com/f..._7628&

you can buy the oem switch and lights for cheap.

you sure that wont fit on the coupe aswell? i dont see a difference, DAM thats a good price for both.

[mikegtr06]

i remember eharing that the sedan and coupe fogs are different.

[DaCoupe]

i remember eharing that the sedan and coupe fogs are different.

i remember eharing that the sedan and coupe fogs are different.

How do you know because it doesnt specify which they are for? it just says for 2009 altima's.

[sanpague]

Dear friend,
I want to do the same installation in my nissan because I see that comes factory pre-wired, the question .. need to buy the lights and wipers combined switch or the light is enough?

Hey Guys,

Just wanted to let you all know that the OEM foglight switch is a piece of cake to swap out. I have a 3.5SE sedan that didn't have stock foglights so I bought some of the stock OEM fog lights from the guy on ebay for next to nothing. Since I have the 3.5 the stock wiring harness was there and already had the plugs. So I plugged them in.

I then ordered a OEM foglight/blinker/winshield washer combo switch. This thing was so easy to install I wasn't sure at first if I would have to take the steering wheel off but NOPE.....First disconnect negative from battery, then All you do is remove the 2 screws behind the wheel by turning it till you can access them. Then You need to remove the plate on the lower left of the dash and remove the one screw behind there. Take the side panel of the dash off that is sandwiched next to the door. This should get the bottom piece of the dash off then there is one more screw on the steering wheel column you remove. You may now unsnap the column piece. Remove 2 screws holding the blinker/winshield washer switch, unclip the one white plug that goes into the bottom of it and just slide it straight up and out.

Then put replacement headlight/foglight/winshield washer combo switch in by sliding it down, plugging in white wire harness plug and attach the 2 screws back. You have now just added a stock OEM foglight switch to your car and kept it's stock/OEM look.

Now just reassemble dash by reverse order of steps above to put column back together and dash back together.

You now have OEM fogs with an OEM switch with NO WIRING! Total install time like 30 mins.

Here are some pics of the parts just in case.....Before- Notice NO Fog switch this is the part I removed...

And then After the NEW switch with FOGS

Drootz

[Blackmobile]

it's one piece, you can't buy them seperate

[nogears909]

bringng this back from the dead, just wanted to confirm that i have a 2.5S with convenience package and i AM prewired.

[bulldg2686]

i know I'm bringing it up from the dead for a stupid question. But if i install this thing with the auto headlight switch, what else do i need to add to my car because my 09 2.5s doesn't have auto headlights at the moment.

[AlexN09]

I guess you'd either have to install the optical sensor circuit, or just be happy without the auto function, just on or off.

[123emilio2333]

hi just purchased my nissan altima coupe 08 2.5s and can not found the oem fog kit.ive been to dealership after dealership they just cant seem to found one for the coupe of 2008 .where can i found the kit? i also though that i would have get it wired by the dealer and just buy a aftermarket one online but dont use to switch.