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What does a fog light relay do?

What does a fog light relay do?

The fog light relay is the electrical relay that is responsible for controlling power to the fog lights. The fog lights are lights underneath the headlights that are designed to improve visibility in dense fog or rain conditions. They are meant to help the driver see the edges of the road when visibility is low.

Why do you need relay for fog lights?

How do you connect a fog light to a fuse box?

Connect the 10-gauge wire from the relay to the fog lights positive wire with a yellow butt connector. Attach a yellow connector to the black wire (ground wire) at the fog lights, then attach it to ground. Put a yellow circular wire connector on the last wire that goes to the battery and attach it to the positive post of the battery.

How do you put fog lights in a car?

You can also wire the fog lights to a separate switch in the cabin. Purchase a standard 4-post fog light relay, a 30-amp inline fuse, a remote switch that lights up to show when it is activated, 2 rolls of wire–one 10-gauge and one 16-gauge roll, and a pack of assorted wire connectors. Mount the relay close to the battery.

What kind of wire do you need for fog lights?

You can also wire the fog lights to a separate switch in the cabin. Purchase a standard 4-post fog light relay, a 30-amp inline fuse, a remote switch that lights up to show when it is activated, 2 rolls of wire–one 10-gauge and one 16-gauge roll, and a pack of assorted wire connectors.

Can a relay be used for fog lights?

The use of a relay is much safer and very easy to install. The relay for the lights has four posts, and it can be mounted anywhere under the hood. The main power to the lights comes from a larger 10mm wire that offers much less resistance than the normal 18-gauge wire under the dash.

Connect the 10-gauge wire from the relay to the fog lights positive wire with a yellow butt connector. Attach a yellow connector to the black wire (ground wire) at the fog lights, then attach it to ground. Put a yellow circular wire connector on the last wire that goes to the battery and attach it to the positive post of the battery.

You can also wire the fog lights to a separate switch in the cabin. Purchase a standard 4-post fog light relay, a 30-amp inline fuse, a remote switch that lights up to show when it is activated, 2 rolls of wire–one 10-gauge and one 16-gauge roll, and a pack of assorted wire connectors. Mount the relay close to the battery.

You can also wire the fog lights to a separate switch in the cabin. Purchase a standard 4-post fog light relay, a 30-amp inline fuse, a remote switch that lights up to show when it is activated, 2 rolls of wire–one 10-gauge and one 16-gauge roll, and a pack of assorted wire connectors.

The use of a relay is much safer and very easy to install. The relay for the lights has four posts, and it can be mounted anywhere under the hood. The main power to the lights comes from a larger 10mm wire that offers much less resistance than the normal 18-gauge wire under the dash.

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Ruth Doyle