Fog Lamps

[103west43rd]

I have been following this fog light post for many months. Here is what I have started. The post from Hal gave me the idea to first replace the lighting switch. The switch with two fog lamp postions, front and rear, as used in Europe, had an issue. The switch bezel was of a different design. When the pictures of the 2011 Transit Connect, which has front and rear fog lamps as an option, began to be posted last month, I looked very closely and noticed there were two icons for fog lamps on the bezel. I ordered the 2011 Ford Transit Connect lighting switch from my Ford dealer. Part number SW-6877, BT1Z-11654-A. Sure enough, it has two positions for fog lamps, just like Hal mentioned. Pull it out to the first stop for front fog lamps, and pull again to the second stop for rear fog lamps. The switch is a direct replacement, pin 83b is the +12 volts for the front fog lamp position, use it to enable a relay to power your front fog lights. Funny thing is, pin 83b is broken off on the original light switch!

My next step will be to install fog lamps in place of the "juicers". I have doubts the fog lamps from eBay/Bulgaria will fit but would like to hear from someone who tried. I think the fog lamps from the 2011 Transit Connect will have the same issue. I do not think just cutting out the back of the "juicers" will give the fog lamp housings enough room to sit back far enough.

Any information on fog lamps will be appreciated.

Here is my update. it has been a long time coming! I looked for lighting that would be a easy fit in the "juicer" location. After many months and many web pages I found Hella HL88708 Optilux Projector work lamps. They are not listed as fog lamps or even driving lamps. Work lamps flood the area with light, no cut off top or bottom. After seeing how easy they would be to mount, I bought a pair to try out. Drill a 1 3/4 inch hole right down the center of the 'juicer" and that's it. The lamp mounts from the back with a large, 2 inch nut that tightens to the back of the "juicer". As for their lighting ability, lets say you would not be able to leave them on in traffic, they are bright! I was not expecting that much light from a 893 bulb with 37.5 watt output. The projector glass really makes a difference. The light projects further then the headlamps on low beam. So if you are looking for more light than fog lamps, this may be the way to go. I bought them (about 20.00 each) from WWW.RALLYLIGHTS.COM which is Susquehanna MotorSports. Nice people to deal with and their web site has everything you need to know or need about lighting. I have posted pictures in the gallery of the lamp mounted in my 2010 Transit Connect, also the 2011 lighting switch also mounted in my 2010. The lighting switch worked out quite well. The front fog lamp position allows the fog lamps to be on in the parking light position as well as the headlamp position.

This fog lamp string started in November of 2009. Madlock coined the term "juicer" (perfect description) and JWWOODY up to now has been the only one to actually post a completed fog light installation. Has anyone else completed a fog lamp install on a 2010 Transit Connect?

Now that I have the wiring and relay in place, I will continue to look for proper fog lamps. For now, since I live out in the country, I will have no problem finding reasons to turn on my new lighting.

It has taken a while, but I have finally finished all the exterior lighting on my 2010 Transit connect. I have added, in addition to the two Hella Optilux work lamps, two Hella Micro FF driving lamps on top of the Aries Push Bar, and two Hella Micro FF fog lamps on the right front of the push bar. The placement of the fog lamps is interesting. The push bar comes with two holes pre-drilled on the right side for an adaptor to carry traffic cones. I used the two holes to mount the fog laps. I added a spacer to give the lamps a little more room to adjust. The fog lamp beam pattern still covers the left side of the road. I removed the plug that covers the hole where the aux jack fitsand mounted the switch for the fog and driving lights. The work lights are controled by the main lighting switch from a 2011 Transit connect. Living out in the country, I can now turn nightime into daytime!

I have posted a few pictures in the gallery.

[D.Roberts]

I've looked everywhere for JWWOODY's fog light installation post and can't find it. Anybody know where that might be?

[103west43rd]

It has taken a while, but I have finally finished all the exterior lighting on my 2010 Transit connect. I have added, in addition to the two Hella Optilux work lamps, two Hella Micro FF driving lamps on top of the Aries Push Bar, and two Hella Micro FF fog lamps on the right front of the push bar. The placement of the fog lamps is interesting. The push bar comes with two holes pre-drilled on the right side for an adaptor to carry traffic cones. I used the two holes to mount the fog laps. I added a spacer to give the lamps a little more room to adjust. The fog lamp beam pattern still covers the left side of the road. I removed the plug that covers the hole where the aux jack fitsand mounted the switch for the fog and driving lights. The work lights are controled by the main lighting switch from a 2011 Transit connect. Living out in the country, I can now turn nightime into daytime!

I have posted a few pictures in the gallery.

As I mentioned in a previous post, I continued to look for "real" fog lights to replace the Hella work lamps I installed in place of the "juicers". I decided to take a chance on the Bulgarian fog lights mentioned by JJ Cobra back in May of 2010. Although JJ did not post a follow up, I saw the vendor was still selling them on eBay UK (I posted a picture in my gallery). I purchased a set and am very pleased. After installation they look almost the twin to the factory fog lights (I posted a finished picture in my gallery). This should be it for me and lighting. Six additional lights are enough!

[Willie]

Fog lights in almost every EU country are a bright red light mounted somewhere in the rear that you are only allow to use when visibility is less than 50 meters. You will get a ticket for using it any other time.

That's the best idea I've heard in decades!!!!