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Cape Codder · 11-10-2016, 08:20 AM

My daughter has an 08 Silverado 1500 She wrecked the front bumper so when repairing I used the fog lamp ends and bought fog lamps. I don't like cutting into factory wiring and wondered if anyone here has done the upgrade with GM parts and would know what is needed as far as a harness and where it plugs in.
Thanks Bob

6772owner · 11-10-2016, 04:59 PM

Bob,

I have an 08' GMC that I added factory driving lights too. I purchased the GM headlight switch that has the driving light button, it is a direct swap for the non-light version. I then Googled the wiring information and found the single pin out on the underside of the underhood fuse block. I used a GM connector I had laying around for the pin and just shoved it into the location on the fuse box. You have to add the fuse to the box for the system and then route the power wire to both lights. I used the factory ground bolt on each side to ground the lights. Everything has been working fine for me so far, hope this helps.

Cape Codder · 11-10-2016, 05:26 PM

Thanks for the info, So did you pin to the fuse from under the fuse box? I see where the fuse goes. Then the switch is already wired to the fuse?

6772owner · 11-10-2016, 06:54 PM

Yes, you have to use the two release levers to be able to lift the fuse box. I also had to take the base out and unclip some of the wiring looms into the fuse panel to have enough room to work. There is a open spot that the pin goes in and engages the relay I believe. The switch is plug and play, the wiring already exists between the switch and the fuse box. You should get the light on the cluster to turn on when the switch is activated.

**Bob B.** · 11-12-2016, 12:18 AM

I installed fog lights on my '11 Yukon with the GM kit. Replace the headlight switch, connect the harness under the fuse box, that was about it. My truck had the fuse and relay in the fuse box in it already.

6772owner · 11-14-2016, 05:47 PM

The GM kit was too rich for my blood, $400 for two lights, a switch and a small harness... No thanks, I bought the $20 switch and $35/pair aftermarket lamps on E-Bay and spent a little time making my own harness.

Cape Codder · 11-14-2016, 07:58 PM

I bought the bumper ends and aftermarket fog lamps when doing the collision reapair I made the harness for the lights already I just didn't want to start drilling holes in the firewall and tapping into the wiring to add an aftermarket switch and relay. I saw the underhood fuse box ready to go so just needed to know about the harness in the cab. Nice that it is good to go with an updated headlamp switch. I ordered a used one off E Bay already.

Thanks to all for your help. Nice to benefit from someone doing it ahead of you.

Cape Codder · 12-03-2016, 04:26 PM

OK I just returned from a week in Vegas with my wife and had a great vacation. The Ebay switch was waiting when I returned. Plugged it in and spent an hr. digging through old wire harness parts looking for the lug that fit the fuse box. Finally found one in my junk trailer on a Caddy steering column. Plugged in wired to my home made light harness and everything works as it should. She is moving to Vermont tomorrow so just got it together in time. Thanks again for the advice I feel better with factory relay,switch and fuse arrangement.

*nekkidhillbilly* · 12-06-2016, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6772owner

The GM kit was too rich for my blood, $400 for two lights, a switch and a small harness... No thanks, I bought the $20 switch and $35/pair aftermarket lamps on E-Bay and spent a little time making my own harness.

if you shop around you can find everything for about 85 dollars to do the factory setup

11-10-2016, 08:20 AM	#1
Cape Codder Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Centerville,Ma. Posts: 1,223	Adding fog lamps My daughter has an 08 Silverado 1500 She wrecked the front bumper so when repairing I used the fog lamp ends and bought fog lamps. I don't like cutting into factory wiring and wondered if anyone here has done the upgrade with GM parts and would know what is needed as far as a harness and where it plugs in. Thanks Bob

11-10-2016, 04:59 PM	#2
6772owner Gearhead Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,193	Re: Adding fog lamps Bob, I have an 08' GMC that I added factory driving lights too. I purchased the GM headlight switch that has the driving light button, it is a direct swap for the non-light version. I then Googled the wiring information and found the single pin out on the underside of the underhood fuse block. I used a GM connector I had laying around for the pin and just shoved it into the location on the fuse box. You have to add the fuse to the box for the system and then route the power wire to both lights. I used the factory ground bolt on each side to ground the lights. Everything has been working fine for me so far, hope this helps. __________________ 2002 Saturn SL2, My D/D 2019 Ford Fusion SE, Ecoboost - Wife's D/D 1993 Camaro Z28, A4, CAI, Cat-Back Exhaust Project C10 (my 72' C10 w/96' LT1, 700R4, bagged F&R, 18's (for now), Short/Fleet) -- SOLD! Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313644 Last edited by 6772owner; 11-10-2016 at 05:00 PM. Reason: Text

11-10-2016, 05:26 PM	#3
Cape Codder Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Centerville,Ma. Posts: 1,223	Re: Adding fog lamps Thanks for the info, So did you pin to the fuse from under the fuse box? I see where the fuse goes. Then the switch is already wired to the fuse?

11-10-2016, 06:54 PM	#4
6772owner Gearhead Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,193	Re: Adding fog lamps Yes, you have to use the two release levers to be able to lift the fuse box. I also had to take the base out and unclip some of the wiring looms into the fuse panel to have enough room to work. There is a open spot that the pin goes in and engages the relay I believe. The switch is plug and play, the wiring already exists between the switch and the fuse box. You should get the light on the cluster to turn on when the switch is activated. __________________ 2002 Saturn SL2, My D/D 2019 Ford Fusion SE, Ecoboost - Wife's D/D 1993 Camaro Z28, A4, CAI, Cat-Back Exhaust Project C10 (my 72' C10 w/96' LT1, 700R4, bagged F&R, 18's (for now), Short/Fleet) -- SOLD! Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313644

11-12-2016, 12:18 AM	#5
Bob B. Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,369	Re: Adding fog lamps I installed fog lights on my '11 Yukon with the GM kit. Replace the headlight switch, connect the harness under the fuse box, that was about it. My truck had the fuse and relay in the fuse box in it already. __________________ 1967 GMC CM-2500 Camper Cruiser, 351E V-6, NP 435 4 speed, Dana 60, and factory A/C. 2012 GMC K-3500 WT regular cab, 6.0L Vortec, 6L90.

11-14-2016, 05:47 PM	#6
6772owner Gearhead Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,193	Re: Adding fog lamps The GM kit was too rich for my blood, $400 for two lights, a switch and a small harness... No thanks, I bought the $20 switch and $35/pair aftermarket lamps on E-Bay and spent a little time making my own harness. __________________ 2002 Saturn SL2, My D/D 2019 Ford Fusion SE, Ecoboost - Wife's D/D 1993 Camaro Z28, A4, CAI, Cat-Back Exhaust Project C10 (my 72' C10 w/96' LT1, 700R4, bagged F&R, 18's (for now), Short/Fleet) -- SOLD! Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313644 Last edited by 6772owner; 11-14-2016 at 05:48 PM. Reason: text

11-14-2016, 07:58 PM	#7
Cape Codder Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Centerville,Ma. Posts: 1,223	Re: Adding fog lamps I bought the bumper ends and aftermarket fog lamps when doing the collision reapair I made the harness for the lights already I just didn't want to start drilling holes in the firewall and tapping into the wiring to add an aftermarket switch and relay. I saw the underhood fuse box ready to go so just needed to know about the harness in the cab. Nice that it is good to go with an updated headlamp switch. I ordered a used one off E Bay already. Thanks to all for your help. Nice to benefit from someone doing it ahead of you.

12-03-2016, 04:26 PM	#8
Cape Codder Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Centerville,Ma. Posts: 1,223	Re: Adding fog lamps OK I just returned from a week in Vegas with my wife and had a great vacation. The Ebay switch was waiting when I returned. Plugged it in and spent an hr. digging through old wire harness parts looking for the lug that fit the fuse box. Finally found one in my junk trailer on a Caddy steering column. Plugged in wired to my home made light harness and everything works as it should. She is moving to Vermont tomorrow so just got it together in time. Thanks again for the advice I feel better with factory relay,switch and fuse arrangement.



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