Fog light wire to LED light bar?
01-17-2015, 01:27 PM
#1
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Fog light wire to LED light bar?
I have a 2013 F150 STX and i had recently purchased the ADD Venom front bumper. The bumper i got comes with a winch mount, mounts for two 4" light bars, and a mount for a 30" light bar. With this bumper installed it eliminates the factory fog lights. I was wondering if there was a way to hook up at least one light bar to the factory fog light connection so i could just flip the factory fog light switch and a light bar turns on instead of having to run alot more wires and switches to the cab. Thanks, Nate
01-18-2015, 02:06 AM
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I have a 2013 F150 STX and i had recently purchased the ADD Venom front bumper. The bumper i got comes with a winch mount, mounts for two 4" light bars, and a mount for a 30" light bar. With this bumper installed it eliminates the factory fog lights. I was wondering if there was a way to hook up at least one light bar to the factory fog light connection so i could just flip the factory fog light switch and a light bar turns on instead of having to run alot more wires and switches to the cab. Thanks, Nate
01-18-2015, 03:51 PM
#3
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^^^Wrong^^^
My 30" led bar pulls 15 amps. There is no way in hell he will be able to tie in a light bar to his fog lights using the factory wiring. Unless he puts in a relay and then used thicker electrical wire from the relay to the light bar that's the only way it would work.
My little 10" light bar pulls 3.5 amps.
Nate- hook up all your aftermarket lights separately from your factory lights that way you have no issues, especially with you having a brand-new truck if something goes wrong you may not be covered under warranty for any electrical issues.
My 30" led bar pulls 15 amps. There is no way in hell he will be able to tie in a light bar to his fog lights using the factory wiring. Unless he puts in a relay and then used thicker electrical wire from the relay to the light bar that's the only way it would work.
My little 10" light bar pulls 3.5 amps.
Nate- hook up all your aftermarket lights separately from your factory lights that way you have no issues, especially with you having a brand-new truck if something goes wrong you may not be covered under warranty for any electrical issues.
Last edited by Floridaguy80; 01-18-2015 at 03:55 PM.
01-18-2015, 04:48 PM
#4
^^^Wrong^^^
My 30" led bar pulls 15 amps. There is no way in hell he will be able to tie in a light bar to his fog lights using the factory wiring. Unless he puts in a relay and then used thicker electrical wire from the relay to the light bar that's the only way it would work.
My little 10" light bar pulls 3.5 amps.
Nate- hook up all your aftermarket lights separately from your factory lights that way you have no issues, especially with you having a brand-new truck if something goes wrong you may not be covered under warranty for any electrical issues.
01-18-2015, 05:45 PM
#5
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What size light or do you have a what model is it?
Also, what is "8.5 x2"? What are these figures and where are they coming from I don't see where he mentioned anything about those numbers?
If I have to guess what you're trying to say is that each fog light is pulling 8.5amps?
Here is a link. It's pretty self-explanatory on how to use it, but it tells you what gauge wire you need based on the length you're going to run it with a certain amount of amps.
On my 30" bar, I am running 10 gauge wire from the Light bar to the relay over a distance of about 10 feet.
At 15 A with 10 gauge wire I am able to safely run it a length of maximum 17 feet according to this website
http://www.wirebarn.com/Wire-Calculator-_ep_41.html
Also, what is "8.5 x2"? What are these figures and where are they coming from I don't see where he mentioned anything about those numbers?
If I have to guess what you're trying to say is that each fog light is pulling 8.5amps?
Here is a link. It's pretty self-explanatory on how to use it, but it tells you what gauge wire you need based on the length you're going to run it with a certain amount of amps.
On my 30" bar, I am running 10 gauge wire from the Light bar to the relay over a distance of about 10 feet.
At 15 A with 10 gauge wire I am able to safely run it a length of maximum 17 feet according to this website
http://www.wirebarn.com/Wire-Calculator-_ep_41.html
01-18-2015, 06:11 PM
#6
What size light or do you have a what model is it?
Also, what is "8.5 x2"? What are these figures and where are they coming from I don't see where he mentioned anything about those numbers?
If I have to guess what you're trying to say is that each fog light is pulling 8.5amps?
Here is a link. It's pretty self-explanatory on how to use it, but it tells you what gauge wire you need based on the length you're going to run it with a certain amount of amps.
On my 30" bar, I am running 10 gauge wire from the Light bar to the relay over a distance of about 10 feet.
At 15 A with 10 gauge wire I am able to safely run it a length of maximum 17 feet according to this website
http://www.wirebarn.com/Wire-Calculator-_ep_41.html
Also, what is "8.5 x2"? What are these figures and where are they coming from I don't see where he mentioned anything about those numbers?
If I have to guess what you're trying to say is that each fog light is pulling 8.5amps?
Here is a link. It's pretty self-explanatory on how to use it, but it tells you what gauge wire you need based on the length you're going to run it with a certain amount of amps.
On my 30" bar, I am running 10 gauge wire from the Light bar to the relay over a distance of about 10 feet.
At 15 A with 10 gauge wire I am able to safely run it a length of maximum 17 feet according to this website
http://www.wirebarn.com/Wire-Calculator-_ep_41.html
OP, I would run your 4" lights to the fog light harness, and your bars off a switch.
01-18-2015, 07:43 PM
#7
Super user
After reading this on Ford's website.......... I would say that is a low voltage switch, and a relay would be recommended for the procedure to be a success.
SSM 12048 - 2009-2013 F150 - Headlamp Switch Inoperative - Aftermarket Accessories
Some 2009-2013 F-150 vehicles may experience the headlamps stuck on or headlamps park lamps or fog lamps inoperative due to an open headlight switch. Incorrectly installed aftermarket or Genuine Ford Accessories (GFA), may damage the headlamp switch causing an open due to high current inputs/draws on a low current design switch. Refer to Warranty and policy manual for aftermarket accessory policies.
SSM 12048 - 2009-2013 F150 - Headlamp Switch Inoperative - Aftermarket Accessories
Some 2009-2013 F-150 vehicles may experience the headlamps stuck on or headlamps park lamps or fog lamps inoperative due to an open headlight switch. Incorrectly installed aftermarket or Genuine Ford Accessories (GFA), may damage the headlamp switch causing an open due to high current inputs/draws on a low current design switch. Refer to Warranty and policy manual for aftermarket accessory policies.
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04-03-2015, 06:18 PM
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This is what I did. Sorry for the crude drawing.
