Headlight and Fog Light mod
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From: Pensacola, FL
Originally Posted by 07SPORT
when I hit lock on my 07 just the parking lights flash, be nice if the fogs did too..
Originally Posted by outdoorsman
I would like to know where the fuses are located for the headlights/fog lights in case we mess something up.
https://www.ranger-forums.com/forum2...ead.php?t=7755
The 3 headlight fuses are in the SJB under the PS kick panel. The foglamp fuse and foglamp relay are in the distribution box under the hood. The fuse numbers and diagrams of both fuse panels are in your owners manual.
I just did the mod too. It was pretty flawless. Took about 25 minutes. The only little hangup was putting the plastic panel back on. I can't wait until tonight to test them out! Thanks for all the help
Originally Posted by outdoorsman
I just did the mod too. It was pretty flawless. Took about 25 minutes. The only little hangup was putting the plastic panel back on. I can't wait until tonight to test them out! Thanks for all the help
Originally Posted by Rockledge
Go to page 99-100 of your owner's manual which identifies the relays and fuses in the power distribution box under the hood. Locate Relay #13 (park lamp/trailer tow relay) on the diagram in the OM and then check to see if that same relay is there on your truck. I can't see why it wouldn't be. You'll also want to take note of Relay #10 which is the fog lamp relay.
If the #13 relay is there, then here's how to do the mod:
First disconnect the negative batttery cable. Then unclip the fuse/relay box (under the hood) so you can get to the wires underneath it. Once you unclip the box from the truck, the bottom part of the box can then then be unclipped and removed from the upper part which will give you much better access to the wires.
Locate the fog lamp relay (#10) in the box and then find the dark blue/light green (DB/LG) wire that leads to it from underneath (pin #1 on the relay). This DB/LG wire is the power supply that energizes the fog lamp relay. Clip this wire and seal the end that leads back into the wire harness. The other end that leads to the relay will be connected to a new power source, one that is live when the park lamps and/or head lamps are on.
Now locate the park lamp/trailer tow relay (#13) in the box and find the brown (BR) wire that leads to it from underneath (pin #3 on the relay). The DB/LG wire from the fog lamp relay needs to be spliced into this BR wire. That's pretty much it in a nutshell.
Make sure your connections are good and that they are insulated well. At this point you might want to re-connect the negative battery cable and test out the mod before you buckle things back up. You should be good to go.
If the #13 relay is there, then here's how to do the mod:
First disconnect the negative batttery cable. Then unclip the fuse/relay box (under the hood) so you can get to the wires underneath it. Once you unclip the box from the truck, the bottom part of the box can then then be unclipped and removed from the upper part which will give you much better access to the wires.
Locate the fog lamp relay (#10) in the box and then find the dark blue/light green (DB/LG) wire that leads to it from underneath (pin #1 on the relay). This DB/LG wire is the power supply that energizes the fog lamp relay. Clip this wire and seal the end that leads back into the wire harness. The other end that leads to the relay will be connected to a new power source, one that is live when the park lamps and/or head lamps are on.
Now locate the park lamp/trailer tow relay (#13) in the box and find the brown (BR) wire that leads to it from underneath (pin #3 on the relay). The DB/LG wire from the fog lamp relay needs to be spliced into this BR wire. That's pretty much it in a nutshell.
Make sure your connections are good and that they are insulated well. At this point you might want to re-connect the negative battery cable and test out the mod before you buckle things back up. You should be good to go.
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From: Connecticut
Originally Posted by bryanjints
Thank you for this I will prolly give this a go today. I will take pics of it and if its okay with you I will make it a HOW TO in the how to section. Or if you would rather make the how to I can just send you the pics.
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From: Minnesota
Originally Posted by Blhde
Mine have done that since new.
05's must be different
05's must be different
Last edited by Machine090767; Dec 23, 2006 at 07:49 AM.
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From: Minnesota
Originally Posted by stockranger
can a brighter bulb be installed in the stock fog light to get a little more out of the fog light mod ?
I saw someones mod list said brighter fog light bulbs.
I saw someones mod list said brighter fog light bulbs.
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From: garden grove , ca
Originally Posted by edgeaholic (tm)
if your stock foglight bulb is a 9145 like my '01, you can upgrade to a 9005. this brings your wattage from 42 to 65 watts. i did this mod. just change the bulbs, simple. very effective!
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From: greensburg,KY
99 through 2003 use 2 versions of John's bent pin mod.
1999~2000
2001~2003
2004+ needs a simple wire mod:
2004+
A short word of warning: It possible that this mod is illegal in some states. Also, if you have headlights, a pair of aux lights and foglamps on at the same time, that adds up to 6 forward facing lights. Most states have laws limiting forward facing lights to a maximum of four. Although it is rare, people on forums have reported being ticketed for running six or more front lights.
1999~2000
2001~2003
2004+ needs a simple wire mod:
2004+
A short word of warning: It possible that this mod is illegal in some states. Also, if you have headlights, a pair of aux lights and foglamps on at the same time, that adds up to 6 forward facing lights. Most states have laws limiting forward facing lights to a maximum of four. Although it is rare, people on forums have reported being ticketed for running six or more front lights.
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From: Parker, Colorado
Go to page 99-100 of your owner's manual which identifies the relays and fuses in the power distribution box under the hood. Locate Relay #13 (park lamp/trailer tow relay) on the diagram in the OM and then check to see if that same relay is there on your truck. I can't see why it wouldn't be. You'll also want to take note of Relay #10 which is the fog lamp relay.
If the #13 relay is there, then here's how to do the mod:
First disconnect the negative batttery cable. Then unclip the fuse/relay box (under the hood) so you can get to the wires underneath it. Once you unclip the box from the truck, the bottom part of the box can then then be unclipped and removed from the upper part which will give you much better access to the wires.
Locate the fog lamp relay (#10) in the box and then find the dark blue/light green (DB/LG) wire that leads to it from underneath (pin #1 on the relay). This DB/LG wire is the power supply that energizes the fog lamp relay. Clip this wire and seal the end that leads back into the wire harness. The other end that leads to the relay will be connected to a new power source, one that is live when the park lamps and/or head lamps are on.
Now locate the park lamp/trailer tow relay (#13) in the box and find the brown (BR) wire that leads to it from underneath (pin #3 on the relay). The DB/LG wire from the fog lamp relay needs to be spliced into this BR wire. That's pretty much it in a nutshell.
Make sure your connections are good and that they are insulated well. At this point you might want to re-connect the negative battery cable and test out the mod before you buckle things back up. You should be good to go.
If the #13 relay is there, then here's how to do the mod:
First disconnect the negative batttery cable. Then unclip the fuse/relay box (under the hood) so you can get to the wires underneath it. Once you unclip the box from the truck, the bottom part of the box can then then be unclipped and removed from the upper part which will give you much better access to the wires.
Locate the fog lamp relay (#10) in the box and then find the dark blue/light green (DB/LG) wire that leads to it from underneath (pin #1 on the relay). This DB/LG wire is the power supply that energizes the fog lamp relay. Clip this wire and seal the end that leads back into the wire harness. The other end that leads to the relay will be connected to a new power source, one that is live when the park lamps and/or head lamps are on.
Now locate the park lamp/trailer tow relay (#13) in the box and find the brown (BR) wire that leads to it from underneath (pin #3 on the relay). The DB/LG wire from the fog lamp relay needs to be spliced into this BR wire. That's pretty much it in a nutshell.
Make sure your connections are good and that they are insulated well. At this point you might want to re-connect the negative battery cable and test out the mod before you buckle things back up. You should be good to go.
Check for a loose/corroded/broken ground terminal bolted to the inner fender near the washer fluid reservoir.
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