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calimurse · 09-27-2012, 01:18 PM

Hi guys,

So I got a 2012 45th Anniversary Camaro SS. Sorry first of all hi everyone! first post here. Coming from an 2006 Acura TL WDP. My question I have been looking for is how do you turn the fog lights on? The manual says to turn it to the sign on the turning knob left of the steering wheel. They turn on when the car is not started but once the car starts the headlights turn on and the fogs shut off. Do you need a harness of some sort to turn both on at the same time?

Thanks for any help.

BowtieBelle · 09-27-2012, 01:19 PM

Is it an SS/RS? If so you don't have fog lights. You have daytime running lamps and you can turn those off with the headlight knob to the left of the steering wheel. On Non-RS cars, certain trim levels (1 & 2LT, 1 & 2SS) do have fog lights instead of the daytime running lamps that are always on with the RS package.

You can buy a harness, however, to run those lights with your headlights.

Jameg1011 · 09-27-2012, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by BowtieBelle

Is it an SS/RS? If so you don't have fog lights. You have daytime running lamps and you can turn those off with the headlight knob to the left of the steering wheel. On Non-RS cars, certain trim levels do have fog lights instead of the daytime running lamps that are always on with the RS package.

You can buy a harness, however, to run those lights with your headlights.

This ^

Was typing this up when Belle posted this, beat me too it! :P

Frid · 09-27-2012, 01:21 PM

The headlights will run while it's dark. The fog lights run automatically when it's day. You can get a harness from a vendor here to run the fog lights with the headlights.

CamaroSkooter · 09-27-2012, 01:22 PM

It sounds to me like your vehicle does not have the RS appearance package.

If that's the case, the knob to the left of the steering wheel that controls your exterior lights should also have a push button in the center.

Push that, and the fog lights should turn on.

Jameg1011 · 09-27-2012, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroSkooter

It sounds to me like your vehicle does not have the RS appearance package.

If that's the case, the knob to the left of the steering wheel that controls your exterior lights should also have a push button in the center.

Push that, and the fog lights should turn on.

The 45th comes with the RS package :P

calimurse · 09-27-2012, 01:32 PM

WOW, thanks for all the quick questions, yes there is no middle button to press just one knob that turns left and right with four options

CamaroSkooter · 09-27-2012, 01:32 PM

I did not know the RS package was automatically part of the 45th package. You learn something new

So, to amend my previous post:

Your fog lights only come on as Daytime Running Lights. There are various plug-in harnesses that can be purchased from various vendors that allow you to have more control over which exterior lighting can be turned on and off.

Good luck

calimurse · 09-27-2012, 01:33 PM

Yes I read about the harness and the RS, someone that I was talking to insisted they were fog lights. Thanks for all the info guys will get it done.

BowtieBelle · 09-27-2012, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by calimurse

WOW, thanks for all the quick questions, yes there is no middle button to press just one knob that turns left and right with four options

Yeah, the 45th edition comes with the RS package, so... no fog lights for you!

but check in our vendor forum and you can get a harness so they'll run with your headlights.

Welcome around!

Jameg1011 · 09-27-2012, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by BowtieBelle

Yeah, the 45th edition comes with the RS package, so... no fog lights for you!

but check in our vendor forum and you can get a harness so they'll run with your headlights.

Welcome around!

Yup welcome to the forum! I need to get one of those harness's too. Ive been lazy haha

ReoRockStar · 09-27-2012, 03:11 PM

Can someone put a link for this harness. I to have a 45th AE. Thanks

markmass · 09-27-2012, 03:23 PM

I got this whole kit - LED bulbs and harness from AAC. if you're going to do the harness, pay the extra $$'s and get these bulbs aswell. It makes a huge difference -- from yellow, dim DRL's, to white bright that match the HID...

http://www.automotivelightstore.com/P13.aspx

ReoRockStar · 09-27-2012, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by markmass

I got this whole kit - LED bulbs and harness from AAC. if you're going to do the harness, pay the extra $$'s and get these bulbs aswell. It makes a huge difference -- from yellow, dim DRL's, to white bright that match the HID...

http://www.automotivelightstore.com/P13.aspx

Thanks for the link.

09-27-2012, 01:18 PM	#1
calimurse Drives: 45th Anniversary Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: California Posts: 3	Simple Question Hi guys, So I got a 2012 45th Anniversary Camaro SS. Sorry first of all hi everyone! first post here. Coming from an 2006 Acura TL WDP. My question I have been looking for is how do you turn the fog lights on? The manual says to turn it to the sign on the turning knob left of the steering wheel. They turn on when the car is not started but once the car starts the headlights turn on and the fogs shut off. Do you need a harness of some sort to turn both on at the same time? Thanks for any help.

09-27-2012, 01:19 PM	#2
BowtieBelle They see me trollin'... Drives: 217 ci of fury; Chauffeured by SS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 13,876 View My Garage	Is it an SS/RS? If so you don't have fog lights. You have daytime running lamps and you can turn those off with the headlight knob to the left of the steering wheel. On Non-RS cars, certain trim levels (1 & 2LT, 1 & 2SS) do have fog lights instead of the daytime running lamps that are always on with the RS package. You can buy a harness, however, to run those lights with your headlights. __________________ "Never race anything you can't afford to light on fire and push off a cliff." -CamaroSpike 2011 Custom LT/RS: Bella's Build Thread

09-27-2012, 01:21 PM	#4
Frid Drives: '11 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 3,483	The headlights will run while it's dark. The fog lights run automatically when it's day. You can get a harness from a vendor here to run the fog lights with the headlights. __________________

09-27-2012, 01:22 PM	#5
CamaroSkooter Retarded One-Legged Owl Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 9,745	It sounds to me like your vehicle does not have the RS appearance package. If that's the case, the knob to the left of the steering wheel that controls your exterior lights should also have a push button in the center. Push that, and the fog lights should turn on. __________________ My VIN = 2G1FK1EJ9A9105017 Build Date: 04-23-2009 according to: http://www.compnine.com/vid.php

09-27-2012, 01:32 PM	#8
CamaroSkooter Retarded One-Legged Owl Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 9,745	I did not know the RS package was automatically part of the 45th package. You learn something new So, to amend my previous post: Your fog lights only come on as Daytime Running Lights. There are various plug-in harnesses that can be purchased from various vendors that allow you to have more control over which exterior lighting can be turned on and off. Good luck __________________ My VIN = 2G1FK1EJ9A9105017 Build Date: 04-23-2009 according to: http://www.compnine.com/vid.php

09-27-2012, 01:33 PM	#9
calimurse Drives: 45th Anniversary Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: California Posts: 3	Yes I read about the harness and the RS, someone that I was talking to insisted they were fog lights. Thanks for all the info guys will get it done.

09-27-2012, 03:11 PM	#12
ReoRockStar Drives: 2012 Camaro 2LT 45th AE Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: New Jersey - North Jersey Posts: 832 View My Garage	Can someone put a link for this harness. I to have a 45th AE. Thanks __________________

09-27-2012, 03:23 PM	#13
markmass TRI-COUNTY CAMAROS Drives: 2SS/RS Oct 2009 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Coral Springs Florida Posts: 448 View My Garage	I got this whole kit - LED bulbs and harness from AAC. if you're going to do the harness, pay the extra $$'s and get these bulbs aswell. It makes a huge difference -- from yellow, dim DRL's, to white bright that match the HID... http://www.automotivelightstore.com/P13.aspx __________________ GET-TORQ custom CAM 223/243 LSA113, Full LS3 conversion, 3200 stall Multi-Disk TC from Circle-D, B&M Supercooler to cool that tranny down....1 7/8" Kooks Headers and High flowCats. MACH XL Catbacks. Eibach springs, R2C Performance CAI, powdercoated calipers, Footwell lighting in tune with dome lights, tints, ABL Lighting, ACS T3 ports and ACS Eagle T3 triple LED lighting kit. Heritage grill, Hex vents, ZL1 rockers, ZL1 Diffuser, Quad tips...the list keeps getting longer - whats next??