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01-12-2021, 04:03 PM | #1 |
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Fog Light Switch Help
Looking for a schematic/info showing how to connect this old fog light switch that has 3 electrical posts and a fuse
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01-12-2021, 05:29 PM | #2 |
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Re: Fog Light Switch Help
Is it a 3 position switch, like off one and 2. Just as a guess I would say power goes in on the terminal with the fuse and out on the other 2. Maybe a combination of fog on one position and backups on other. Should be easy to test with meter or test lamp bulb.
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01-12-2021, 05:36 PM | #3 |
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Re: Fog Light Switch Help
Here's a copy of the instruction sheet from Unity:
When wired up like the instructions show, the tail lights will come on anytime you have the fog lights turned on.
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01-12-2021, 11:49 PM | #4 |
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I believe the switch itself was illuminated.
Hooked up to the tail-lights so that anytime the lights were on, the switch would illuminate. Might want to check to see if it has a bulb in it, and if it is 6 or 12v. |
01-13-2021, 12:40 PM | #5 |
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Thank you all for your help, and thanks especially CarlG for the set of instructions that were exactly what I needed - perfect!
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01-13-2021, 02:52 PM | #6 |
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You've ask a good question. I use a pair of 5" accessory fog lights mounted on the front bumper as both daylight driving lights AND for turn signal lights. I suspect they are not considered officially sanctioned in terms of judging but my rationale is they provide unmistakable notice to oncoming traffic of my Model A being in traffic and when necessary signal my intention of making a turn |
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RB, never thought of using them for driving lights. With 30w bulbs X 2 they really pull the amps. I will try that out next time I'm out. Last edited by Y-Blockhead; 01-13-2021 at 06:39 PM. |
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01-14-2021, 02:19 PM | #9 |
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Check out my pictures in post #3. I converted the Unity Fog Lights from Sealed Beam to LED, thus eliminating the huge current draw. I also intend on using them for driving lights. My turn signals are in the cowl lights (also LED).
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Nice!! I will have to look into that. What did you use for lenses?
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https://www.amazon.com/GS-Powers-Chr...s%2C257&sr=8-4
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01-25-2021, 02:52 AM | #12 | |
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CarlG - Great Amazon idea/find I'm definitely going to check them out. I've had to replace one fog light bulb already, and talk about needing to delve into off-brand/screwy misbegotten hardware. Going to LED will be a godsend |
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They take a 5" PAR 36 bulb which is smaller that the 5.75" that Amazon says your lights are?? Do you have 6" Fog lights? Last edited by Y-Blockhead; 01-26-2021 at 04:38 PM. |
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01-26-2021, 03:56 PM | #16 |
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What I have is are the Unity Fog Lights. They take the same bulb that the '70s 4-light headlight system used, which is 5.75" (GE part # 24460 / 4412A). They are often referred to as 5" lights, even though they are actually 5.75". Pictured below are my lights installed. I can see from your picture that they have a slightly different profile, so maybe the glass replacement fixture I bought won't fit yours.
On a side note, make sure that when you fix the location for your lights that you can still get your tool box open. I had to re-position mine when I discovered that.
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01-26-2021, 04:26 PM | #17 |
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Ah, I see the 'light'. You have the larger ones, what Unity refers to as F-1 (or similar) series 6". I have the smaller H-1 Series 5".
The replacement fixture is definitely a no go. Last edited by Y-Blockhead; 01-26-2021 at 04:37 PM. |
01-26-2021, 07:28 PM | #18 |
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Just for the "purists" the yellow lens fog lights did not come out until 1936.
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01-26-2021, 09:11 PM | #19 |
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Not sure they had sealed beams bulbs until 1940 or so either... That is what makes CarlG's solution nice. But they won't fit my fog lights
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01-27-2021, 07:57 AM | #20 |
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