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NoodlesSS · 09-23-2009, 01:49 PM

I ordered a 2SS/RS, so help me get this straight. I can't run my fog light with my headlights? My fog lights only run during the day? It's probably been asked, but if you can help clear up how these lights work it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks inadvance!!!

SRVFAN · 09-23-2009, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by NoodlesSS

I ordered a 2SS/RS, so help me get this straight. I can't run my fog light with my headlights? My fog lights only run during the day? It's probably been asked, but if you can help clear up how these lights work it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks inadvance!!!

They aren't FOG lights when you have the RS package.... they are RUNNING lights. When your headlights turn on, the RUNNING lights go off. There's no way to turn on them on. I don't like that... I used to use my Fog Lights on my Jeep all the time. We have a need for them here in N Texas. I guess it's a sacrifice we must make.

Sir Nuke · 09-23-2009, 01:56 PM

And that is the way it is...... :{D I HEARD that someone was working on a mod to so you could run them all the time, or even turn them on and off, but at this point, its just a rumor.

NoodlesSS · 09-23-2009, 01:57 PM

Yes I don't like that either. That sucks, I am use to having the fog lights on with the headlights. Thanks for clearing that up. You should have seen me searching trying to figure out how to turn them both on at the same time. They need to fix that. Thanks!!!

NoodlesSS · 09-23-2009, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Sir Nuke

And that is the way it is...... :{D I HEARD that someone was working on a mod to so you could run them all the time, or even turn them on and off, but at this point, its just a rumor.

It would be much sweeter in my opinion if you could have them on both at the same time. They definitely need to work on that.

67 Convertible · 09-23-2009, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by NoodlesSS

I ordered a 2SS/RS, so help me get this straight. I can't run my fog light with my headlights? My fog lights only run during the day? It's probably been asked, but if you can help clear up how these lights work it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks inadvance!!!

If you leave your headlight knob in the automatic setting, everytime you start your car, the running lights will come on. As soon as it gets dark enough, the headlights will come on, and the running lights go out. You cannot have the running lights and headlights on at the same time. You can however have no lights at all during the day, by turning the headlight knob to automatic off. With that setting no lights will be on at all (for U.S. cars only I believe), but you will have to turn your headlights on manually when it gets dark.

NoodlesSS · 09-23-2009, 02:01 PM

Thanks, I just find it strange that they wouldn't have it where you could have the running lights and the headlights on at the same time. They should definitely do a mod, so we can have that option as well.

2010 SSRS · 09-23-2009, 02:09 PM

I agree, they should both come on at the same time.

Camaro509 · 09-23-2009, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by NoodlesSS

Thanks, I just find it strange that they wouldn't have it where you could have the running lights and the headlights on at the same time. They should definitely do a mod, so we can have that option as well.

Some states it is against the law to run both fog and head lights at the same time.

Michael_Js · 09-23-2009, 02:18 PM

Someone on the board here has come up with a relay that kicks on the running lamps when the headlights come on. I've asked him, a couple of times, for more info - the actual replay part number and where the connections go (he might have which wires in his post) but have heard nothing back. I'd like to make that mod.

EDIT:

Here's the thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=35601

NoodlesSS · 09-23-2009, 02:30 PM

You think we can get the running lights with halos or is that asking too much

cab2g · 09-23-2009, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Camaro509

Some states it is against the law to run both fog and head lights at the same time.

I dunno if that's quite right. My truck built in 2000 can only have the fog lights on if the headlights are also on. I can't have the fog lights on alone.

HDDAN · 09-23-2009, 02:37 PM

I do not have the RS package. I have a 1SS and my fog lights stay on with the low beams. When you put on the high beams they go out and when you switch back to low beams they go back on. They are not modal. Every time that you shut the car off, they default to off and must be turned back on by pressing in on the headlight switch.

zebra · 09-23-2009, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Camaro509

Some states it is against the law to run both fog and head lights at the same time.

so in inclement weather, we're supposed to turn our headlights off to use supplementary fog lights??

09-23-2009, 01:49 PM	#1
NoodlesSS Drives: 2010 Camaro and 2007 Yukon XL Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 99	I have a question regarding foglights / running lights I ordered a 2SS/RS, so help me get this straight. I can't run my fog light with my headlights? My fog lights only run during the day? It's probably been asked, but if you can help clear up how these lights work it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks inadvance!!!

09-23-2009, 01:56 PM	#3
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '26 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,680 View My Garage	And that is the way it is...... :{D I HEARD that someone was working on a mod to so you could run them all the time, or even turn them on and off, but at this point, its just a rumor. __________________

09-23-2009, 02:18 PM	#10
Michael_Js SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS - Black w/IOM; 6M Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA, USA Posts: 5,298 View My Garage	Someone on the board here has come up with a relay that kicks on the running lamps when the headlights come on. I've asked him, a couple of times, for more info - the actual replay part number and where the connections go (he might have which wires in his post) but have heard nothing back. I'd like to make that mod. EDIT: Here's the thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=35601 __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2010 Black 2SS/RS; 6M; IOM, GFX, sunroof; ADM Race CAI; Zoomers CB; Viper Alarm; Pdaft F&R sways, Adj Endlinks, Rtrailing arms, Camber kit, strut brace, Front Trailing Arm Bushing; SLP Skip-Shift Elim; Tinted lights/windows; Hurst Short-throw; LoJack; Door & Dash ABL Mods; ********; JBA Shorty headers; AACStyle LEDs; Stillen DS rotors, Hawk Ceramic pads; Havoc Blk Chrome wheels: 20x9s; Lingenfelter Blk Al Pedals; RevXtreme Catch Can; Goodridge SS lines; Ported TB; RK Sport hood; Hotchkis chassis brace; KW V3 coilovers;

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09-23-2009, 01:57 PM	#4
NoodlesSS Drives: 2010 Camaro and 2007 Yukon XL Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 99	Yes I don't like that either. That sucks, I am use to having the fog lights on with the headlights. Thanks for clearing that up. You should have seen me searching trying to figure out how to turn them both on at the same time. They need to fix that. Thanks!!!

09-23-2009, 02:01 PM	#7
NoodlesSS Drives: 2010 Camaro and 2007 Yukon XL Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 99	Thanks, I just find it strange that they wouldn't have it where you could have the running lights and the headlights on at the same time. They should definitely do a mod, so we can have that option as well.

09-23-2009, 02:09 PM	#8
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,186 View My Garage	I agree, they should both come on at the same time.

09-23-2009, 02:30 PM	#11
NoodlesSS Drives: 2010 Camaro and 2007 Yukon XL Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 99	You think we can get the running lights with halos or is that asking too much

09-23-2009, 02:37 PM	#13
HDDAN Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS 2007 HD FLSTC Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Boston MA Posts: 1,510	I do not have the RS package. I have a 1SS and my fog lights stay on with the low beams. When you put on the high beams they go out and when you switch back to low beams they go back on. They are not modal. Every time that you shut the car off, they default to off and must be turned back on by pressing in on the headlight switch.