951Porschiste

My 951 is American Specs. Is there a way to convert the foglight assembly such that they become "always-on" daytime driving lights ? These would automatically light up upon ignition start. I don't want the pop-up headlights to come on all the time. Are there any issues with wiring, voltage, special kits,etc.

Any input would be greatly appreciated. thanks

RPG951S

Gotta ask... why?
Every 951 predates the requirement for DRL's, so it certainly isn't 'required'.

If you still wish to do it, I'd suggest just simply rewiring the fog light switch, use a ignition-switch-controlled 12-v wire from the radio area, connect it to the output of the foglight switch.
You'll also need to defeat the parking-light detect (you need the parking lights on to turn on the fogs...), which I believe can be done at the fog light relay.
Hopefully someone with more intimate knowledge of the exact wiring will chime-in...

Good Luck.

sasilverbullet

I drive with my parking lights on and my "fog/driving" lights on almost 24x7. Never had a problem...

Rich Sandor

yeah.. just turn your headlight **** to the first position, (before the headlights pop-up) and switch on the fog light switch.

I like it better that way... gives you the option to shut down or turn on whatever you want.

guardsred951S

Yeh same here - parking and fog lights on. I have the Euro's so they're pretty bright and act as headlights for me until dusk. It's better this way too because your rear running lights are on, making you more visible from behind - and in Victoria, there more visible you are, the less likely the old lady peering through the top of the steering wheel of her 8000 lb. cadillac is to hit you

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951Porschiste

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Gotta ask... why?
Every 951 predates the requirement for DRL's, so it certainly isn't 'required'.</font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Yeah. I Know. Still I think it looks nice(r) and it certainly makes one more visible to other cars...less chances of accidents.

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">yeah.. just turn your headlight **** to the first position, (before the headlights pop-up) and switch on the fog light switch.</font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">That's what I thought too. So one can definitely turn on the foglights while the switch is turned to the parking lights position?

Thanks for the replies.

Next question:
It seems my brake lights aren't very bright. Any ideas on testing/improving/correcting the situation?

Rich Sandor

just park in front of a shop window at night, and play with the switches.

Edman951

I also tought the back light where not very bright. So i bought this light kit from this gus on ebay. <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2406972638&category=6777" target="_blank">ebay item # 2406972638</a>
Work good and it's simple.

951Porschiste

Just checked Ebay...The item is closed. Oh well better luck next time.

Thanks for the response