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Wiring stock fog lights where once there was none

Ok so I got the fog lights and I have the bezel with a fog light swith now I have to do the wiring and have some questions.

Theres a pigtail behind radio bezel for the fog light switch, how far does that go? I dont think it goes to the relay box, but I think It goes through the fire wall. Anyone know how far it goes?





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I got the pig tails today and noticed its a very thin wire. Could I use a double strand speaker wire instead of running 2 thicker single strand wire?
 

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#1. You should always use stranded copper wire for automotive applications...never a solid wire, like household wiring.

#2. shouldn't really use speaker wire.....you should use something like 16ga wire. That is if you are going for stock foglites.
 
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Originally Posted by Fx4wannabe01
#1. You should always use stranded copper wire for automotive applications...never a solid wire, like household wiring.

#2. shouldn't really use speaker wire.....you should use something like 16ga wire. That is if you are going for stock foglites.
#1 I meant paired speaker wire instead of running 2 single wires. I know solid wire shouldnt be used, and its a b**** to work with.

#2 I was thinking of using 16 gauge speaker wire. How is copper speaker wire different the other wire?

and yes they are stock fog lights.
 
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