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easyfame · 03-12-2013, 12:48 AM

ahhh I get it now. But are the wires attached to the fog lamps long enough to reach the side marker? and which bulbs work with the side markers, LED's are quite expensive...

Hayden · 03-12-2013, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by easyfame

ahhh I get it now. But are the wires attached to the fog lamps long enough to reach the side marker? and which bulbs work with the side markers, LED's are quite expensive...

5202 bulbs are in the range of as cheap as $30 for the pair! Just add the wires separately its not tough at all.

RelentlessCamaro · 03-12-2013, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by HeritageLS

I was under the impression that the LS harness does not have the ability to add fogs and they must be wired to the side lamps. I've done a lot of research on this and have yet to see otherwise. Anyone want to clear that up? Thanks

they can be plugged in to the harness with an adapter but you have to take your car to a dealer for them to program the PCM to recognize it has fog lights..

RelentlessCamaro · 03-12-2013, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by easyfame

ahhh I get it now. But are the wires attached to the fog lamps long enough to reach the side marker? and which bulbs work with the side markers, LED's are quite expensive...

i think when i did mine they were long enough..when i get home from work ill take pics of what i did to show you..

buckeyemike · 03-12-2013, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ZL1 Spoked

Hit the search button at the top.

Thank God for helpful people like this guy.

dkp2LT · 03-12-2013, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by buckeyemike

Thank God for helpful people like this guy.

I see your point - but in reality this has been asked/answered several times in just the year I've been here. Over in the DIY or lighting section there are several threads. Plus the OP would get more specific help if this was posted in the correct sub-forum.

But I think newbies deserve a break the first few times.

easyfame · 03-12-2013, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by dkp2LT

I see your point - but in reality this has been asked/answered several times in just the year I've been here. Over in the DIY or lighting section there are several threads. Plus the OP would get more specific help if this was posted in the correct sub-forum.

But I think newbies deserve a break the first few times.

I didn't get certain concepts. I read a LOT of threads but didn't get the answers. You guys helped me out some. I still don't know what lights work while being tapped though. Do they have to be LED? I think LED fog lights would look rather dumb with my current headlights.

buckeyemike · 03-12-2013, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by dkp2LT

I see your point - but in reality this has been asked/answered several times in just the year I've been here. Over in the DIY or lighting section there are several threads. Plus the OP would get more specific help if this was posted in the correct sub-forum.

But I think newbies deserve a break the first few times.

I just don't see the validity of wasting your time to go "search idiot"

It provides literally nothing and bumps the thread.

RelentlessCamaro · 03-12-2013, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by easyfame

I didn't get certain concepts. I read a LOT of threads but didn't get the answers. You guys helped me out some. I still don't know what lights work while being tapped though. Do they have to be LED? I think LED fog lights would look rather dumb with my current headlights.

No, they do not have to be LED, mine are just the stock tahoe/camaro fog lights with the bulbs that came in them

dkp2LT · 03-12-2013, 03:50 PM

I'd recommend stock light bulbs for the LS unless you put in HID's. Then go for the LED's that match up. Just my 2cents.

RelentlessCamaro · 03-12-2013, 05:02 PM

here you go,this is the drivers side they jus crimp on and then you plug the positive from the fog into the ttap on the purple wire and negative to the other...same for other side except i think the wire is brown instead of purple

LoneCynic · 03-12-2013, 05:10 PM

I just bought a set of aftermarket fogs and pair of OEM bezels for mine. It came with a wiring harness and everything right in the box. I just ran a connection to the battery positive under the hood, wired a ground, and ran the wiring through the driver's side firewall grommet. Then I installed a rocker switch above the headlight knob on the dash panel to turn them on and off independently of anything else. Only hassle I had was that the mounting brackets didn't fit the Camaro, but the lights did, so I had to fabricate my own mounting brackets.

HeritageLS · 03-12-2013, 09:24 PM

If the dealer have the pcm recognize the fogs would they still be on all of the time without a switch being present? Anybody want to update or comment on pros/cons of each method? Ill start it up

Side marker t-tap
Pros:
Easier
No dealer involvement
Cheaper

Cons:
DIY look

Stock harness
Pros:
Cleaner

Cons:
Dealer needs to update pcm
More expensive

orangecamaro12 · 03-12-2013, 09:46 PM

I installed fog lights on my 2012 ls last week...

I got the bezels from amazon for $9 each

Got fog lamp assembly with bulbs included for $50 on ebay (07-11 Tahoe)

And I got the harness from 2SSRS (gen5diy)
His harness requires no tapping into wires!! I was worried about doing it but it was so easy with this harness!!

My fog lights now go on when the parking lights are on at night.

I can look for links to what I bought if anyone wants.

03-12-2013, 05:02 PM	#25
RelentlessCamaro Drives: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Johnson City Tennessee Posts: 50	here you go,this is the drivers side they jus crimp on and then you plug the positive from the fog into the ttap on the purple wire and negative to the other...same for other side except i think the wire is brown instead of purple Attached Images

03-12-2013, 12:48 AM	#15
easyfame Drives: 2013 Camaro LFX Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: California Posts: 119	ahhh I get it now. But are the wires attached to the fog lamps long enough to reach the side marker? and which bulbs work with the side markers, LED's are quite expensive...

03-12-2013, 03:50 PM	#24
dkp2LT Drives: '11 2SS, '11 C6 GS, '04 MDX Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Kearney, MO Posts: 2,868	I'd recommend stock light bulbs for the LS unless you put in HID's. Then go for the LED's that match up. Just my 2cents.

03-12-2013, 05:10 PM	#26
LoneCynic Drives: 2015 BVM 1SS/1LE Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: United States of America Posts: 457 View My Garage	I just bought a set of aftermarket fogs and pair of OEM bezels for mine. It came with a wiring harness and everything right in the box. I just ran a connection to the battery positive under the hood, wired a ground, and ran the wiring through the driver's side firewall grommet. Then I installed a rocker switch above the headlight knob on the dash panel to turn them on and off independently of anything else. Only hassle I had was that the mounting brackets didn't fit the Camaro, but the lights did, so I had to fabricate my own mounting brackets.

03-12-2013, 09:24 PM	#27
HeritageLS Drives: 2012 1LS Camaro (Victory Red) Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Long Island Posts: 372	If the dealer have the pcm recognize the fogs would they still be on all of the time without a switch being present? Anybody want to update or comment on pros/cons of each method? Ill start it up Side marker t-tap Pros: Easier No dealer involvement Cheaper Cons: DIY look Stock harness Pros: Cleaner Cons: Dealer needs to update pcm More expensive

03-12-2013, 09:46 PM	#28
orangecamaro12 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2LS; 2002 Trailblazer Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Near Chicago, Illinois Posts: 128 View My Garage	I installed fog lights on my 2012 ls last week... I got the bezels from amazon for $9 each Got fog lamp assembly with bulbs included for $50 on ebay (07-11 Tahoe) And I got the harness from 2SSRS (gen5diy) His harness requires no tapping into wires!! I was worried about doing it but it was so easy with this harness!! My fog lights now go on when the parking lights are on at night. I can look for links to what I bought if anyone wants.