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VEESIKS · 04-15-2012, 04:02 AM

Ok everyone i added fog lights to my LS and as soon as I turned them on they cut out. Then randomly they would come on either one at a time or both. Looked in the manual and couldnt find any fuses or breakers or anything related to the center parking lamps/turn signals (inboard of the headlights) which is what I tapped to install. Obviously it isn't a fuse blowing because they would come back on. Does anyone know what monitors the load on that circuit and if there is a way to allow it to draw more?

ShadoChaser · 04-15-2012, 06:13 AM

I'm not sure what Monitors the Load (BCM Maybe). On my LS, when I installed my fog lights, I installed a relay, That seems to work well for mine. I wired it to the Power at the Fuse Panel, Installed an in-line Fuse, and Trigger it from the center parking lights.

VEESIKS · 04-15-2012, 02:29 PM

Shado- thanks for the info I was thinking the BCM probably monitored it judging by how it was acting. Did you buy the harness from eBay? I think I am going to build one to mimic that harness and save myself like $80

JimE · 04-15-2012, 04:51 PM

Did the parking lights cut out as well, or only the fog lights? If the parking lights are still on, it's not a circuit or fuse issue.

You should also check the polarity of the wires you are tapping into.

VEESIKS · 04-15-2012, 05:34 PM

Yes the parking lights would cut out with the fog lights. Checked polarity of wires before install using multimeter. I couldn't even find a relay fuse or breaker for anything other than "hid headlights" and "fog lights" both under good but neither applicable to my car

04-15-2012, 04:02 AM	#1
VEESIKS formerly 2011Camaro Drives: 2011 Camaro LS IBM M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: San Deigo,CA Posts: 630	Added fog lights, need help Ok everyone i added fog lights to my LS and as soon as I turned them on they cut out. Then randomly they would come on either one at a time or both. Looked in the manual and couldnt find any fuses or breakers or anything related to the center parking lamps/turn signals (inboard of the headlights) which is what I tapped to install. Obviously it isn't a fuse blowing because they would come back on. Does anyone know what monitors the load on that circuit and if there is a way to allow it to draw more? __________________ 2011 IBM M6 Built 06/17/2010 Injen CAI,Black Ice-olator, Barton shifter, BBK LT's, DSS aluminum driveshaft, VMAX TB, RX Intake Manifold/Catch-can/Breather, Corsa catback, 18" MSR 045's, Nitto NT555's, FE3 SS springs and sways, Trifecta Tuning. Best ET so far in the 1/8th 9.301 Born on the Island and raised in the sand. Semper Fidelis

04-15-2012, 06:13 AM	#2
ShadoChaser Gamer & Ghosthunter! Drives: Cyber Gray Metalic LS+ Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 257 View My Garage	I'm not sure what Monitors the Load (BCM Maybe). On my LS, when I installed my fog lights, I installed a relay, That seems to work well for mine. I wired it to the Power at the Fuse Panel, Installed an in-line Fuse, and Trigger it from the center parking lights. __________________ Current Mods - OEM Style Rear Spoiler / Lloyd's mats/PDIM module / OEM Leather Steering Wheel w/radio controls & OEM leather shift knob /4 pack Gauge Cluster / Factory Remote Start / Rotofab Cold-Air Intake & Washer Reservoir/ Rx Oil Catch Cab / Painted Tail light Bezels / Auto-Tint Rearview Mirror / 35% LLumar Window Tint / Ghost Armor /Painted Bowties from Gary... (It nevers ends)

04-15-2012, 02:29 PM	#3
VEESIKS formerly 2011Camaro Drives: 2011 Camaro LS IBM M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: San Deigo,CA Posts: 630	Shado- thanks for the info I was thinking the BCM probably monitored it judging by how it was acting. Did you buy the harness from eBay? I think I am going to build one to mimic that harness and save myself like $80 __________________ 2011 IBM M6 Built 06/17/2010 Injen CAI,Black Ice-olator, Barton shifter, BBK LT's, DSS aluminum driveshaft, VMAX TB, RX Intake Manifold/Catch-can/Breather, Corsa catback, 18" MSR 045's, Nitto NT555's, FE3 SS springs and sways, Trifecta Tuning. Best ET so far in the 1/8th 9.301 Born on the Island and raised in the sand. Semper Fidelis

04-15-2012, 04:51 PM	#4
JimE Drives: 2013 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: St Louis, MO Posts: 1,210	Did the parking lights cut out as well, or only the fog lights? If the parking lights are still on, it's not a circuit or fuse issue. You should also check the polarity of the wires you are tapping into. __________________ Perm-a-grin in place.....

04-15-2012, 05:34 PM	#5
VEESIKS formerly 2011Camaro Drives: 2011 Camaro LS IBM M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: San Deigo,CA Posts: 630	Yes the parking lights would cut out with the fog lights. Checked polarity of wires before install using multimeter. I couldn't even find a relay fuse or breaker for anything other than "hid headlights" and "fog lights" both under good but neither applicable to my car __________________ 2011 IBM M6 Built 06/17/2010 Injen CAI,Black Ice-olator, Barton shifter, BBK LT's, DSS aluminum driveshaft, VMAX TB, RX Intake Manifold/Catch-can/Breather, Corsa catback, 18" MSR 045's, Nitto NT555's, FE3 SS springs and sways, Trifecta Tuning. Best ET so far in the 1/8th 9.301 Born on the Island and raised in the sand. Semper Fidelis

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