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jgonz007 · 08-13-2015, 10:41 AM

I just purchased a new 2015 2LS. I have ordered and received a fog light kit from Phastek and am ready to install it. I've been told that Virginia Law will require that the fog lights shut off when the high beam head lights are on or it won't pass inspection. Has anyone had fog lights installed on an LS and had their car fail Virginia Inspection?

Would a switched system from Gen5diy allow it to pass even though it is manual switched and not automatically switched off when the high beams are on?

Thanks for any assistance.

Jon

1fast · 08-13-2015, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by jgonz007

I just purchased a new 2015 2LS. I have ordered and received a fog light kit from Phastek and am ready to install it. I've been told that Virginia Law will require that the fog lights shut off when the high beam head lights are on or it won't pass inspection. Has anyone had fog lights installed on an LS and had their car fail Virginia Inspection?

Would a switched system from Gen5diy allow it to pass even though it is manual switched and not automatically switched off when the high beams are on?

Thanks for any assistance.

Jon

It wont pass on a manual switch, has to be wired into low beam switch

jgonz007 · 08-13-2015, 01:56 PM

Thanks for the response. I figured as much.

Jon

VTSummit · 08-13-2015, 02:24 PM

I had that discussion when I lived in VA and had a Jeep. It has to automatically disable them with high beams. You can still have them manually switched on, but you'd have to add a circuit to disable with high beams.

94tagt · 08-13-2015, 02:29 PM

You can try this: Remove power and say they are decoration only.

VTSummit · 08-13-2015, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 94tagt

You can try this: Remove power and say they are decoration only.

nope. if they are there, they must work. you'd have to remove them if they dont work OR fix them.

SilverMike · 08-27-2015, 04:11 PM

Any reason why they must turn off when the high beams are on?

manganos · 08-27-2015, 04:30 PM

http://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincod...70/section160/

Section 10 H

IMPERIALBLUE2SS · 08-27-2015, 06:39 PM

They can be there for decoration. Just remove bulbs for inspection.

manganos · 08-27-2015, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by IMPERIALBLUE2SS

They can be there for decoration. Just remove bulbs for inspection.

Bulbs , socket and wiring

GrandAmGT · 09-02-2015, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by IMPERIALBLUE2SS

They can be there for decoration. Just remove bulbs for inspection.

Even after-market equipment has to be in proper working order at the time of inspection.

VEESIKS · 09-02-2015, 12:57 PM

Gen5diy can make you a harness to do whatever you want them to do. He made me one that made the fog lights the running lights, stay on with the lows, and turn off with the highs

el ess A · 09-02-2015, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by VEESIKS

Gen5diy can make you a harness to do whatever you want them to do. He made me one that made the fog lights the running lights, stay on with the lows, and turn off with the highs

This...

Tbar · 10-18-2015, 10:00 PM

I had an accident last Jan. Needed a new front bumper, headlight, & qtr. panel repair. Knew a guy that could do it cheaper and do some upgrades like install fog lights with the money I got from the insurance company. Not much fog around here just didn't care for those blank panels of the LS. He had my car for a week and I needed it back so I took it with the bulbs/housing installed but the wire harness had not come in and he would finish it up a little later. Unfortunately he was having some health issues and unexpectedly passed away before it was completed. Couldn't locate the harness at his shop and just figured I didn't want to buy another one when I wasn't to concerned about them being operational anyway. Had the inspection due this month and knew if they were there they must work. I just plastidipped them so it looks like the original blank panels and had it inspected couple days ago. Not sure if I want to go thru this every year or just order another harness.

08-13-2015, 10:41 AM	#1
jgonz007 Drives: 2015 Camaro LS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Virginia Posts: 6	LS Fog Light installation and VA inspection I just purchased a new 2015 2LS. I have ordered and received a fog light kit from Phastek and am ready to install it. I've been told that Virginia Law will require that the fog lights shut off when the high beam head lights are on or it won't pass inspection. Has anyone had fog lights installed on an LS and had their car fail Virginia Inspection? Would a switched system from Gen5diy allow it to pass even though it is manual switched and not automatically switched off when the high beams are on? Thanks for any assistance. Jon

08-13-2015, 02:24 PM	#4
VTSummit Consistently inconsistent Drives: 2015 2LT Summit White Join Date: May 2015 Location: United States Posts: 1,363	I had that discussion when I lived in VA and had a Jeep. It has to automatically disable them with high beams. You can still have them manually switched on, but you'd have to add a circuit to disable with high beams. __________________ Thanks to MRR, I have some SWEET wheels! Thank you! 2015 2LT Ported TB, Ported intake, JACFAB intake spacer, Borla exhaust, IPF 91 tune, Complete 1/LE suspension, Brembo brakes, Goodridge lines, Elite catch can, CAI with Thermo-wrap, 275/40-20 x 10's all around, Z/28 spoiler, GM splitter, Alpine/Polk stereo with AudiControl interface.

09-02-2015, 12:57 PM	#12
VEESIKS formerly 2011Camaro Drives: 2011 Camaro LS IBM M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 816	Gen5diy can make you a harness to do whatever you want them to do. He made me one that made the fog lights the running lights, stay on with the lows, and turn off with the highs __________________ Born on the Island and raised in the sand. Semper Fidelis

10-18-2015, 10:00 PM	#14
Tbar Drives: Silver 2012 LFX Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: SE Virginia Posts: 227	I had an accident last Jan. Needed a new front bumper, headlight, & qtr. panel repair. Knew a guy that could do it cheaper and do some upgrades like install fog lights with the money I got from the insurance company. Not much fog around here just didn't care for those blank panels of the LS. He had my car for a week and I needed it back so I took it with the bulbs/housing installed but the wire harness had not come in and he would finish it up a little later. Unfortunately he was having some health issues and unexpectedly passed away before it was completed. Couldn't locate the harness at his shop and just figured I didn't want to buy another one when I wasn't to concerned about them being operational anyway. Had the inspection due this month and knew if they were there they must work. I just plastidipped them so it looks like the original blank panels and had it inspected couple days ago. Not sure if I want to go thru this every year or just order another harness. __________________

08-13-2015, 01:56 PM	#3
jgonz007 Drives: 2015 Camaro LS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Virginia Posts: 6	Thanks for the response. I figured as much. Jon

08-13-2015, 02:29 PM	#5
94tagt Drives: Pontiac Trans Am Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: lanterne rouge Posts: 97	You can try this: Remove power and say they are decoration only.

08-27-2015, 04:11 PM	#7
SilverMike Drives: Silver 2011 Camaro Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Maryland Posts: 67	Any reason why they must turn off when the high beams are on?

08-27-2015, 04:30 PM	#8
manganos Drives: Lexus IS250 and BMW R1200GS Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Virginia Posts: 29	http://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincod...70/section160/ Section 10 H

08-27-2015, 06:39 PM	#9
IMPERIALBLUE2SS Drives: 2010 imperial blue LS3 M6 2SSRS Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Virginia beach Virginia Posts: 210	They can be there for decoration. Just remove bulbs for inspection.