How to convert DRL to hid fog lights on your RS Camaro - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

FI4T0MCAT · 08-03-2009, 07:48 PM

Ok so many of you are probably like me wanting the hid foglights on your car, but DO NOT want any silicone. Well here is what i did. feel free to modify as you see fit.

What you will need.

1) a spensersHID 5202 HID kit

2) fog light housings from a non RS camaro.

3) (this part is optional) a switch to run the fogs, or a relay to wire in. (i wired in a relay)

4) ramps or a lift to get under the car.

You can follow along in the pictures below and see what i did. First notice the difference between the DRL and the Foglight housings. They will mount right up to the car, reference the picture. The first thing you will need to do is lift the car either on ramps or a lift. I did mine on ramps. You need to remove the black ring that encases the DRL housing. It just snaps in, you can see the way it snaps in when you look under the car. Its pretty easy to get off. Second you will need to squeeze the 3 clips that hold the DRL housing on. Yes the housings just snap in, next disconnect the bulb and do whatever you want with the DRL housing. Next install your 5202 HID bulb in the non RS foglight housing, and then snap the new housing in and reinstall the black ring. Now you need to get back under the car and mount your ballast and connect your bulbs. Now you get to the optional part. I decided i did not want an aftermarket switch in my car so i tapped into my halos. I used the halo wire to trigger a relay, so they dont take the extra pull of the HID system. The hids run off their own power supplied by the battery. But if you decide you want a switch, by all means wire one in. Its your car. I just wanted to share this so no one silicones their beautiful Camaro. Hope this helps guys. Any questions feel free to shoot me a PM.

ssalter · 08-03-2009, 08:04 PM

Can u please post part numbers for housings?

FI4T0MCAT · 08-03-2009, 08:06 PM

housing is GM # 15839896

TaylorRyanSS · 08-03-2009, 08:33 PM

when I get mine I want to be able to run the fogs with the headlights (dont want the hids because i am putting yellow tint over the fogs)... can a shop rewire them easily and cheaply? and do I have to have the non rs housings?

FI4T0MCAT · 08-03-2009, 08:37 PM

You can just use your current lights and wire in a switch. That wouldnt be that hard.

montej23 · 08-04-2009, 11:13 AM

thats good stuff i think i might do this

JDBeck23 · 08-04-2009, 03:48 PM

how much were the housings??

If I wanted to just run LED 5202,is the harness for the 5202 available to be bought as well?

I noticed that black and red wires that run out of one of the housings, is that the DRL housing?

FI4T0MCAT · 08-04-2009, 06:01 PM

no the black and red wires were the hid 5202 bulbs i had already placed in the fog light housing. The housings are $100 each. Yes the harness for the 5202 can be bought, but you will need to wire it in yourself.

themossman · 08-04-2009, 10:42 PM

So that's HID bulbs in a non-projector housing? Isn't that going to blind people?

FI4T0MCAT · 08-04-2009, 10:57 PM

no it doesnt because the fog lights aim down low. They only throw light out about 10-15 feet in front of the car. I have actually had people tell me its easier on the eyes than the standard halogens.

JDBeck23 · 08-05-2009, 01:55 AM

where did you tap into the halo power wire at? Is there a fuse for it?

FI4T0MCAT · 08-05-2009, 08:07 AM

its the black wire on the top of the pigtail as you disconnect it from the halo on the drivers side. (pink on passenger). I just used a t-tap connector on the wire to trigger the relay. Im not sure if there is a fuse for the halos alone or not.

OctaneSS · 08-05-2009, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FI4T0MCAT

its the black wire on the top of the pigtail as you disconnect it from the halo on the drivers side. (pink on passenger). I just used a t-tap connector on the wire to trigger the relay. Im not sure if there is a fuse for the halos alone or not.

I was curious where you got the t-tap and what the model number is. So I know what to look for when I do mine. Thanks

sales@spencershids.com · 08-06-2009, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDBeck23

how much were the housings??

If I wanted to just run LED 5202,is the harness for the 5202 available to be bought as well?

I noticed that black and red wires that run out of one of the housings, is that the DRL housing?

Is this available in LED? I havent seen or heard of it being available yet.

08-03-2009, 07:48 PM	#1
FI4T0MCAT Drives: 1969 SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 465	How to convert DRL to hid fog lights on your RS Camaro Ok so many of you are probably like me wanting the hid foglights on your car, but DO NOT want any silicone. Well here is what i did. feel free to modify as you see fit. What you will need. 1) a spensersHID 5202 HID kit 2) fog light housings from a non RS camaro. 3) (this part is optional) a switch to run the fogs, or a relay to wire in. (i wired in a relay) 4) ramps or a lift to get under the car. You can follow along in the pictures below and see what i did. First notice the difference between the DRL and the Foglight housings. They will mount right up to the car, reference the picture. The first thing you will need to do is lift the car either on ramps or a lift. I did mine on ramps. You need to remove the black ring that encases the DRL housing. It just snaps in, you can see the way it snaps in when you look under the car. Its pretty easy to get off. Second you will need to squeeze the 3 clips that hold the DRL housing on. Yes the housings just snap in, next disconnect the bulb and do whatever you want with the DRL housing. Next install your 5202 HID bulb in the non RS foglight housing, and then snap the new housing in and reinstall the black ring. Now you need to get back under the car and mount your ballast and connect your bulbs. Now you get to the optional part. I decided i did not want an aftermarket switch in my car so i tapped into my halos. I used the halo wire to trigger a relay, so they dont take the extra pull of the HID system. The hids run off their own power supplied by the battery. But if you decide you want a switch, by all means wire one in. Its your car. I just wanted to share this so no one silicones their beautiful Camaro. Hope this helps guys. Any questions feel free to shoot me a PM. Attached Images __________________ Last edited by FI4T0MCAT; 08-06-2009 at 04:43 PM.

08-03-2009, 08:06 PM	#3
FI4T0MCAT Drives: 1969 SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 465	housing is GM # 15839896 __________________

08-03-2009, 08:33 PM	#4
TaylorRyanSS COTW: 12/13/10 Drives: 1969 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 7,880	when I get mine I want to be able to run the fogs with the headlights (dont want the hids because i am putting yellow tint over the fogs)... can a shop rewire them easily and cheaply? and do I have to have the non rs housings? __________________ "Are you one of those boys who prefer cars to women? - I'm one of those boys that appreciates a fine body, regardless of the make." 1969 CAMARO JOURNAL: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=341239 \| FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/taylor.ryan.apt \| GRAPHIC DESIGN: www.aptdesigns.net

08-03-2009, 08:37 PM	#5
FI4T0MCAT Drives: 1969 SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 465	You can just use your current lights and wire in a switch. That wouldnt be that hard. __________________

08-04-2009, 03:48 PM	#7
JDBeck23 Drives: 2010 Camaro, 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: King George, Va Posts: 881	how much were the housings?? If I wanted to just run LED 5202,is the harness for the 5202 available to be bought as well? I noticed that black and red wires that run out of one of the housings, is that the DRL housing? __________________ 2010 2SS/RS CGM American Racing Headers, Magnaflow axle back, Roto-Fab CAI, Audio Integrations Sub box, Alpine Type R 10, Alpine MRP-500 amp, Pro Clips iPhone Mount

08-03-2009, 08:04 PM	#2
ssalter Drives: 2010 2ss/rs iom w/ blk & iom Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: C Arkansas Posts: 137	Can u please post part numbers for housings?

08-04-2009, 11:13 AM	#6
montej23 Drives: 2011 VR Camaro Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 974 View My Garage	thats good stuff i think i might do this

08-04-2009, 06:01 PM	#8
FI4T0MCAT Drives: 1969 SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 465	no the black and red wires were the hid 5202 bulbs i had already placed in the fog light housing. The housings are $100 each. Yes the harness for the 5202 can be bought, but you will need to wire it in yourself. __________________

08-04-2009, 10:42 PM	#9
themossman Apprehensive Optimist Drives: '10 SS/RS SIM Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: JAX Posts: 1,383	So that's HID bulbs in a non-projector housing? Isn't that going to blind people? __________________ Car is for sale --->http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=158486 Current Summary: Engine:Phase One-(All work by Vengeance Racing): Custom Cam, AR Headers, ported throttle body, ported intake, custom tune, dual valve springs, hardened push rods, under drive pulley, thermostat, Vararam CAI, C5R timing chain, Melling oil pump catch can, breather, MagnaFlow Sport Axle Back Suspension: Pfadt Sport Sway Bars, Pfadt drop springs Other: MGW Shifter, Custom Paint my build journal ---->http://camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30057

08-04-2009, 10:57 PM	#10
FI4T0MCAT Drives: 1969 SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 465	no it doesnt because the fog lights aim down low. They only throw light out about 10-15 feet in front of the car. I have actually had people tell me its easier on the eyes than the standard halogens. __________________

08-05-2009, 01:55 AM	#11
JDBeck23 Drives: 2010 Camaro, 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: King George, Va Posts: 881	where did you tap into the halo power wire at? Is there a fuse for it? __________________ 2010 2SS/RS CGM American Racing Headers, Magnaflow axle back, Roto-Fab CAI, Audio Integrations Sub box, Alpine Type R 10, Alpine MRP-500 amp, Pro Clips iPhone Mount

08-05-2009, 08:07 AM	#12
FI4T0MCAT Drives: 1969 SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 465	its the black wire on the top of the pigtail as you disconnect it from the halo on the drivers side. (pink on passenger). I just used a t-tap connector on the wire to trigger the relay. Im not sure if there is a fuse for the halos alone or not. __________________

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