Has anyone bypassed the relay or whatever it is, to make the foglights stay on WITH the high beams. Or is it in the switch on the steering column? I could figure it out but if someone has done it, you'll save me a lot of time. The foglights are incredible and it would be great to have w/ high beams.

 

Ice Shark kit will do that. I am wanting the same thing myself. Although since I want 100watt bulbs I am going to have to redo the harness and everything.

 

Thanks, but I'd rather not spend money if I can do it myself. I'll just be running stock wattage for now, but 100 watts is very tempting.

 

yep, can be done - search the posts - just need to jump a few terminals and bridge one of the relays all in the fusebox. works really well and easy to do.

OK to save you the time to search - sorry but I cannot recall who posted this procedure, so sorry I cannot acknowledge

Here is the procedure. This should apply to most '85/2 and on cars. Please take the usual precautions - disconnect battery negative cable, etc.

1. Unclip and remove the central electric panel cover.

2. Unplug and remove the G6 bridge adapter (it looks like a really short
relay, only about 1/2 inch tall). The part number stamped on mine is
944.610.183.06. The label inside of the central electric panel cover
labels it as 'G6 spare links' although the Panorama article refers to
it as a 'bridge adapter.' Do not confuse it with G19, which is called
an 'alarm bridge adapter' according to the label.

3. Open the G6 adapter. Mine has a plastic cover. I just spread the
base enough with my fingernails to allow the bakelite base with the
contacts sticking out to come free. If yours has a metal cover or
otherwise differs from my description, well, use your ingenuity to
open it. ;-) Be careful when you remove the cover, or all of the
connectors will fall out, and you will have created a puzzle. Guess
who did that :-)

The insides of the G6 adapter are very simple. Just a few links between
spades, and two diodes. Draw yourself a diagram of the interior so you
can put things back to stock should you get cold feet during the procedure
or want to restore the car to original. Or you can buy a new G6 adapter.

4. Here is the actual modification. The spade on the G6 adapter you are
interested in is #9. It is soldered at the junction between the two
diodes. You need to desolder and remove the spade. Be sure to leave the
two diodes connected. Or, if you do not solder, you can just cut or bend
off the spade. If you cut off the spade, put a piece of black electrical
tape over the vacated spot to prevent shorts.
Briefly, what you are actually doing (should you be wondering) is
disconnecting the low beam voltage source to the fog light switch, and
replacing it with a terminal 15 source, so your fog lights operate
independently of the lights, and switch off with the ignition.

5. Almost done. Look where G6 used to be plugged in. You will see each
slot that accepts the spades are numbered. Strip a 4 inch piece of wire
on each end, and insert one end into <slot #9> on the central electric
board. This corresponds to the #9 spade you removed from the G6 module.

You will want to stick a short spade in with the wire so it makes firm
contact, but leave the top of the socket as flush as possible. You will
be plugging G6 back in over the top of the wire you just inserted. The
other end goes under a fuse leg (nearest the center of the fuse panel, so
the wire is actually fused). This should be terminal 15 or X, so your
fog lights will shut off with the key. I chose fuse 25, which is heated
seats (which does not exist on my car - unused circuit). I would not pick
a sensitive circuit, like anything for the DME, instruments, radio, etc.,
just to be on the safe side.

Please be sure there is no exposed bare wire when you are done, and that
there are no stray strands that could potentially cause a short!

6. Carefully plug the G6 adapter back into the central electric panel
(over the wire you inserted into slot 9). Reconnect the battery negative,
and get your keys.

Testing:
A. With the key in the RUN position (dash lights on) you should be able
to flash the fog lights with the high beam stalk (original flash to pass
function with headlights retracted, parking lights OFF).
B. [New function] The fog lights should turn on with the switch, with the
headlights and parking lights OFF (daytime running light mode, if
desired).
C. Fog lights should work with the low (dipped) beams on, like usual.
D. [New function] Fog lights should work with the high beams on.
E. With fog lights ON, they should switch OFF with the key.


Disclaimer: I am not liable for potential damage caused to your car
if you use this procedure. The procedure worked for me.

 

washington951 posted a detailed method to do exactly what you want. It's on the first page of Looking for advice on installing European driving and rear fog lights.

 

you guys are awesome!!!!
thanks

 

Hey Mike - thanks for finding the author / thread! Thanks to Brian for the article

Brian
Freelance Cameraman/Editor
President/Technical Operations
Flaca Productions
Miami Beach, FL
89 951 satin black metallic/linen

Mike, do the mod's outlined in that thread - it works really well. I did it for a few 944/951 back in 2002 and it makes night driving so much safer at speed.

 

glad to help!!!

 

You may want to check you local laws first. As I recall US cars are required turn off the fog lights when you hit the high beams. This is a safety feature and I do not recommend defeating ANY safety features.

 

This works. Will be very useful on the dark, animal populated backcountry roads where I'm from. This will brighten them up! This will greatly improve night driving. Post #4 is the business. Thanks, deep rennlist archives.

 

interesting. nice job searching

 

I ran a seperate wire harness with relay for about 15 $ for day time running lights. have not read the above instruction post yet