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Old 04-07-2013, 11:37 AM   #1
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DIY - Fog Light Powered with Factory Stalk and BCM

I was asked to make this post by some forum members after input to another.

First things first. Install some Fog Lights. I won't go into this in much detail. Here is a very long thread that should cover anything about this part.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...ory+fog+lights

Here are some pics of my install.







The next thing that needs to be done is to get some sort of switch in the cab to turn them on and off. This can be as simple as an aftermarket harness and switch, or my choice to make them as factory as possible and use a headlight stalk with a fog light option.

Here is the thread that covers the most of this.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...ight=brz+stalk

Here are some pictures I took while installing the stalk, unfortunately the job soon became a 3 handed operation and the camera was set aside.

You play with an airbag so get the battery disconnected. Also make sure the wheel is straight.



To get the airbag loose from is a simple matter of a small flat screwdriver through access holes on both sides and bottom of wheel. There are springs that hold it in place. Get the screwdriver blade on them and a gentle press and the bag pops loose. Have to hit all three.



Once the bag is loose you need to disconnect it. A ground and the two power leads. The leads are locked so you must pry up the lock to disconnect them.



Once you have the airbag out of the way this is what you have facing you.



Unplug the white connector in the top of the picture. Remove the nut in the center of the wheel and gently pull the wheel toward you to remove it.

Once the wheel is off this is what is in front of you.



Unfortunately this where the two hands came into play and the picture taking stopped.

I'll try and describe the steps from here.

Remove the two screws from the wheel covering. Gently remove the bottom cover by seperating top from bottom.

Next unplug everything you basically see. Lower left side is a white connector for the headlamp assembly. Lower Center is a white and yellow connector for the steering position sensor. The yellow connector has a specialty lock that has to be slid forward to get it disconnected. There is also a connector to the right side and rear of the steering sensor. There are 3 clips that hold the steering sensor. Unsnap them and gently pull it off. Keeping it clocked to the same location. Keep the yellow indicator in the window.

To remove the headlamp stalk you need to compress the clamp on the back side and pull up the plastic lock underneath the spring at the 12 O'clock position and gently wiggle it off. Its. not easy.... Once you have it off transfer the turn signal switch to the new stalk and reverse the procedures to put everything back.

The new stalk with fog light switch puts in a new circuit that basically grounds the fog light input to the BCM and activates the outputs to power the fog lights along with turning on the indicator.

The thread I linked for the stalks talks about tapping into the white wire to signal an aftermarket wire harness. DO NOT DO THIS. Leave it alone. Just plug in the new stalk and move on.

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