05-06 CRSX (Spyder) Fog Lights (Yellow Housing) DIY

I2IC3 · 03-03-2010, 01:08 AM

I want to start this thread for those who have or just bought the fog lights from crsx (Spyder). Before all of you start bashing me, I only have minimal amount of wiring experience and I did do extensive research before posting this thread and I hope this will help not only me, but the rest of the fellow members.

Ok, So I just received my fog lights from crsx today (pictures are below) and immediately after opening the package, I noticed one of the brackets to hold the fogs were identical, which needs to be opposite for driver-side and passenger-side fog lights. So I'm hoping I could get this resolved tomorrow with CRSX.

Besides the bracket issue, I want to ask fellow members who have installed the fog lights already where each wire goes for the switch harness as well as the fog light harness. I know many have had problems with other ebay harnesses but this is specifically for the crsx (spyder) fog lights.

Package:

Fog Light Harness:

Where does the indicated question mark connector go to?

Switch Harness:

Correct me if I'm wrong about each indication of where it suppose to connect to for the switch harness:

#1 - connects to fuse box
#2 - connects to brown connector with the blue tape around it.
#3 - needs to be connected to a power source (cigarette light)
#4 - connects to switch
#5 - ground
#6 - connects to relay

I want to install the switch so that I don't have to tap in the parking lights. I know many have done it through that way but I would like to control it separately. I also realize that the aftermarket switch is not as great as the oem, so I will most likely switch it, but at the mean time I want to install it as is.

Please provide pictures if you have any (each connection). I will be trying to figure out myself meanwhile and will be updating with pictures of what my progress is and hopefully after I have installed the fog lights, I will have all instructions (in detail with pictures) of the install.

I appreciate all the assistance. Thank you.

guswaym · 03-03-2010, 01:12 AM

under the hood by the driver side headlight there will be a connector for that to plug into

I2IC3 · 03-03-2010, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by guswaym

under the hood by the driver side headlight there will be a connector for that to plug into

I tried, this guys is having the same issue as me...
http://forums.clubrsx.com/showthread...1#post32433500

aznvtek · 03-03-2010, 01:20 AM

the ? plug u have goes to the brown plug right next to your windshield wiper bottle tube

levelone02 · 03-03-2010, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by aznvtek

the ? plug u have goes to the brown plug right next to your windshield wiper bottle tube

Right! The white connect will not fit to the brown plug. But thats exactly where it goes. I just took the white connector out and plug it in with electric tape for now.. lol..

I2IC3 · 03-03-2010, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by levelone02

Right! but the white connect will not fit the brown plug. I just took the white connector out and plug it in with electric tape.

I'll give that a try, and which wire on the cigarette light is the power source that #3(on the switch harness) needs to connect to?

levelone02 · 03-03-2010, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by I2IC3

I'll give that a try, and which wire on the cigarette light is the power source that #3(on the switch harness) needs to connect to?

I had to add my own wire to the red wire so it can reach the cigarette wire which you have to pop it out..

I2IC3 · 03-03-2010, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by levelone02

I had to add my own wire to the red wire so it can reach the cigarette wire which you have to pop it out..

do you possibly have a picture of the red wire connecting to the cigarette wire?

levelone02 · 03-03-2010, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by I2IC3

do you possibly have a picture of the red wire connecting to the cigarette wire?

I don't. once you pop it out, there should be only two wires connected to the lighter. the red one is obviously the power.

I2IC3 · 03-03-2010, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by levelone02

I don't. once you pop it out, there should be only two wires connected to the lighter. the red one is obviously the power.

Ok i'll give that a try tonight when i get home form work and post up pics of all the connections I made. TY!

**b005t3drsx** · 03-03-2010, 11:58 AM

Hey let me know what spyders says. Sorry I couldn't help you more but im curious if it was a mix up on your kit or if all kits are like that.

I2IC3 · 03-03-2010, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by b005t3drsx

Hey let me know what spyders says. Sorry I couldn't help you more but im curious if it was a mix up on your kit or if all kits are like that.

Ya I'm going to give them a call during my lunch break and let you know what he says. Thanks for all your help!

STINKY_DC5 · 03-03-2010, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by I2IC3

I want to start this thread for those who have or just bought the fog lights from crsx (Spyder). Before all of you start bashing me, I only have minimal amount of wiring experience and I did do extensive research before posting this thread and I hope this will help not only me, but the rest of the fellow members.

Ok, So I just received my fog lights from crsx today (pictures are below) and immediately after opening the package, I noticed one of the brackets to hold the fogs were identical, which needs to be opposite for driver-side and passenger-side fog lights. So I'm hoping I could get this resolved tomorrow with CRSX.

Besides the bracket issue, I want to ask fellow members who have installed the fog lights already where each wire goes for the switch harness as well as the fog light harness. I know many have had problems with other ebay harnesses but this is specifically for the crsx (spyder) fog lights.

Package:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...ss/photo-2.jpg

Fog Light Harness:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...dication-1.jpg

Where does the indicated question mark connector go to?

Switch Harness:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...indication.jpg

Correct me if I'm wrong about each indication of where it suppose to connect to for the switch harness:

#1 - connects to fuse box
#2 - connects to brown connector with the blue tape around it.
#3 - needs to be connected to a power source (cigarette light)
#4 - connects to switch
#5 - ground
#6 - connects to relay

I want to install the switch so that I don't have to tap in the parking lights. I know many have done it through that way but I would like to control it separately. I also realize that the aftermarket switch is not as great as the oem, so I will most likely switch it, but at the mean time I want to install it as is.

Please provide pictures if you have any (each connection). I will be trying to figure out myself meanwhile and will be updating with pictures of what my progress is and hopefully after I have installed the fog lights, I will have all instructions (in detail with pictures) of the install.

I appreciate all the assistance. Thank you.

I took off the extra connector from #1 and put it on the wire that goes on the brown coneector in the engine bay it should go right in. #3 I took the clamp red thing off and put a female end on it and put it on the first prong where there are 3 in a row 1st being right to left. hope this helps. the 3 prong should be below and to the left a little of #1 connector.

STINKY_DC5 · 03-04-2010, 12:38 AM

found this. hope it helps. female connector.

I2IC3 · 03-04-2010, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by STINKY_DC5

found this. hope it helps. female connector.

Thanks for all your help!

I2IC3 · 03-04-2010, 02:03 AM

1) b005t3drsx - So I called Spyder during my lunch break. This was what I got.

Called about 3 times and holding on the phone for about 10 minutes each time... I finally get to a sales representative who transferred me to a service representative. I explained the situation to the service guy and he told me that I need to deal with the retailer (CRSX) and have CRSX file an RMA instead of directly handling it with them (Spyder).

So I called CRSX back and asked one of the rep to do an RMA for me and CRSX will keep me updated on the status of the RMA. I asked if this problem ever came up and the rep told me this was the first time he encountered it as well, so I'm guessing it is only one time thing and I happened to be the unlucky one.

Now I'm waiting for CRSX to help me resolve the situation.

2) Credit to STINKY_DC5 and rest of the members who posted on this thread who helped me out on wiring the harness.

So I was finally able to see my bright yellow fog light turn on.. This was the steps that I took.

a) First you must detach the white plug on your fog light harness from the actual wire. Then you must take the extra plug that comes from #1 (switch harness) from the picture above and attach it with the wire on the fog light harness so it will be able to connect to the stock fog light connection.

b) Connect the Relay and Switch to the switch harness

c) This step is where most people have the most trouble I believe. receiving some advice from STINKY_DC5, I went to autozone and bought some female connectors to attach to the red connector(#3 on the switch harness) for the power source.

d) Now attach each plug as indicated with the #'s. For the female connector (#3), there is 3 prongs directly to the left of #1 - connect the #3 to the very first prong on the right [- - (-)]

This is how far I got and the fog lights/switch works fine. The only required to turn on the fog is switching to parking lights/low beam/high beam.

I will post more pictures later when I run the harness and get my brackets in so I can install it on my bumper.

I hope this would help, please let me know if you got any questions.

JayRSXS · 03-04-2010, 02:35 AM

Whats that brown plug actually for? The one near the windshield reservoir? Is that pretty much a direct connection to the parking light?

hieuduong18 · 03-04-2010, 02:37 AM

oh wow ic cool

I2IC3 · 03-04-2010, 02:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayRSXS

Whats that brown plug actually for? The one near the windshield reservoir? Is that pretty much a direct connection to the parking light?

yes it coonects directly to the fog light harness after switching out the white connector plug

hieuduong18 · 03-04-2010, 05:27 AM

okay ic nice

in a good way

FlyinLoW · 03-05-2010, 11:42 AM

thanks for the step by step install and pics! First threads that actually makes sense on a foglight install, plz keep it coming with the pics and until u get ur lights up and running. Do u know if the switch stays lit even without turning the fogs on? And how is the red illumination of the switch compared to the interior of the car. Thanks again

I2IC3 · 03-05-2010, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FlyinLoW

thanks for the step by step install and pics! First threads that actually makes sense on a foglight install, plz keep it coming with the pics and until u get ur lights up and running. Do u know if the switch stays lit even without turning the fogs on? And how is the red illumination of the switch compared to the interior of the car. Thanks again

Np

. I had to send back my entire kit so Spyder can replace me a new kit because of the bracket issue, so I'm waiting on that. I will post up the full install with pics once I get the kit in.

As for the switch, It is green.... and its dim when the fogs are off and brighter when you turn them on. I would suggest getting the oem switch because when I tried to install it next to my moonroof switch it gets stuck everytime click it (turn it on). So I will most likely replace it with the oem.

TheTempest · 03-05-2010, 12:41 PM

its funny how there are so many different harnesses for the same kit...
lol

mine looked NOTHING like that.

I2IC3 · 03-05-2010, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheTempest

its funny how there are so many different harnesses for the same kit...
lol

mine looked NOTHING like that.

thats the exact reason why I posted this thread for people who bought it off of CRSX.

jinusean · 03-05-2010, 02:11 PM

This is how mines looks like but I got mines from ebay. edixworks

03-03-2010, 11:58 AM	#11
b005t3drsx S372 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Co Springs CO Posts: 30,258 iTrader: (1)	Hey let me know what spyders says. Sorry I couldn't help you more but im curious if it was a mix up on your kit or if all kits are like that. __________________ --Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely, in a pretty and well preserved body; but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming,"Wow ---- What a ride!!!"--

03-04-2010, 12:38 AM	#14
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03-04-2010, 02:03 AM	#16
I2IC3 Rice Picker Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sin City Posts: 291 iTrader: (0)	1) b005t3drsx - So I called Spyder during my lunch break. This was what I got. Called about 3 times and holding on the phone for about 10 minutes each time... I finally get to a sales representative who transferred me to a service representative. I explained the situation to the service guy and he told me that I need to deal with the retailer (CRSX) and have CRSX file an RMA instead of directly handling it with them (Spyder). So I called CRSX back and asked one of the rep to do an RMA for me and CRSX will keep me updated on the status of the RMA. I asked if this problem ever came up and the rep told me this was the first time he encountered it as well, so I'm guessing it is only one time thing and I happened to be the unlucky one. Now I'm waiting for CRSX to help me resolve the situation. 2) Credit to STINKY_DC5 and rest of the members who posted on this thread who helped me out on wiring the harness. So I was finally able to see my bright yellow fog light turn on.. This was the steps that I took. a) First you must detach the white plug on your fog light harness from the actual wire. Then you must take the extra plug that comes from #1 (switch harness) from the picture above and attach it with the wire on the fog light harness so it will be able to connect to the stock fog light connection. b) Connect the Relay and Switch to the switch harness c) This step is where most people have the most trouble I believe. receiving some advice from STINKY_DC5, I went to autozone and bought some female connectors to attach to the red connector(#3 on the switch harness) for the power source. d) Now attach each plug as indicated with the #'s. For the female connector (#3), there is 3 prongs directly to the left of #1 - connect the #3 to the very first prong on the right [- - (-)] This is how far I got and the fog lights/switch works fine. The only required to turn on the fog is switching to parking lights/low beam/high beam. I will post more pictures later when I run the harness and get my brackets in so I can install it on my bumper. I hope this would help, please let me know if you got any questions. __________________ Last edited by I2IC3; 03-04-2010 at 02:09 AM.

03-04-2010, 02:35 AM	#17
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03-04-2010, 05:27 AM	#20
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03-03-2010, 01:08 AM	#1
I2IC3 Rice Picker Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sin City Posts: 291 iTrader: (0)	05-06 CRSX (Spyder) Fog Lights (Yellow Housing) DIY I want to start this thread for those who have or just bought the fog lights from crsx (Spyder). Before all of you start bashing me, I only have minimal amount of wiring experience and I did do extensive research before posting this thread and I hope this will help not only me, but the rest of the fellow members. Ok, So I just received my fog lights from crsx today (pictures are below) and immediately after opening the package, I noticed one of the brackets to hold the fogs were identical, which needs to be opposite for driver-side and passenger-side fog lights. So I'm hoping I could get this resolved tomorrow with CRSX. Besides the bracket issue, I want to ask fellow members who have installed the fog lights already where each wire goes for the switch harness as well as the fog light harness. I know many have had problems with other ebay harnesses but this is specifically for the crsx (spyder) fog lights. Package: Fog Light Harness: Where does the indicated question mark connector go to? Switch Harness: Correct me if I'm wrong about each indication of where it suppose to connect to for the switch harness: #1 - connects to fuse box #2 - connects to brown connector with the blue tape around it. #3 - needs to be connected to a power source (cigarette light) #4 - connects to switch #5 - ground #6 - connects to relay I want to install the switch so that I don't have to tap in the parking lights. I know many have done it through that way but I would like to control it separately. I also realize that the aftermarket switch is not as great as the oem, so I will most likely switch it, but at the mean time I want to install it as is. Please provide pictures if you have any (each connection). I will be trying to figure out myself meanwhile and will be updating with pictures of what my progress is and hopefully after I have installed the fog lights, I will have all instructions (in detail with pictures) of the install. I appreciate all the assistance. Thank you. __________________

03-03-2010, 01:12 AM	#2
guswaym Special Olympics Winner Join Date: May 2008 Location: Regina, Sask. Posts: 3,029 iTrader: (1)	under the hood by the driver side headlight there will be a connector for that to plug into __________________ 2010 Honda Civic SI Sedan! 2003 Acura RSX Type-S SOLD 1989 Honda Accord SOLD

03-03-2010, 01:20 AM	#4
aznvtek Master Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: ATL Posts: 1,495 iTrader: (12)	the ? plug u have goes to the brown plug right next to your windshield wiper bottle tube

03-04-2010, 02:37 AM	#18
hieuduong18 hieu duong Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: sacramenro Posts: 2 iTrader: (0)	oh wow ic cool

03-05-2010, 11:42 AM	#21
FlyinLoW Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 54 iTrader: (1)	thanks for the step by step install and pics! First threads that actually makes sense on a foglight install, plz keep it coming with the pics and until u get ur lights up and running. Do u know if the switch stays lit even without turning the fogs on? And how is the red illumination of the switch compared to the interior of the car. Thanks again

03-05-2010, 02:11 PM	#25
jinusean Kurosaki Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: A-K-Rody Posts: 834 iTrader: (10)	This is how mines looks like but I got mines from ebay. edixworks __________________ OHIOCrew ABP Crew Member #43RETRO-Fitted yet again! Last edited by jinusean; 03-05-2010 at 02:13 PM.