So I know how to do electrical stuff on vehicles but the wiring has been clipped and is too short so what kind of wire do I need to buy to extend the current wire long enough?
What kind of wire to buy to re-wire fog lights?
- Thread starter LaneTJ
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18 gauge is what the factory used, it's fine so long as the lights are still the OE 55 watt rating.
Just to expand on what Jerry said. Divide the watts by the voltage. Example: 55 watts divided by 12 volts equals 4.6 amps. 18ga. wire is fine for 4.6 amp draw.
Billwynburger
TJ Enthusiast
I like 18 gauge shielded, comes with a ground. I've never had any issues using this wire.
OP
I wired my LED A Pillar lights to the factory fog switch. Love it but wish they worked with the high beams.
OP
my next lights to add will be backup lights. And switched off the rear wiper switch,,,, since I pulled off the rear wiper/washer/defogger years ago.
apparently the "fog light function" is a regular failure on TJS, I just replaced that multi function switch last week.
I think there is a fix that allows the fogs to remain on with the high beams. I can't seem to find it now.
raising this thread from the dead (and this chart) swapping my KCs from 55w floods to 100w spreads. With a run of ~10ft to a 20a fused relay, can I reuse my existing 16ga wiring kit, or do I need to run new wiring?
C.J. Roberts
TJ Addict
Hey! Did you do that with the C203 wire from the switch? That's the one that goes to the fog light relay. I'm having trouble tracking that wire down in the engine compartment on my 99 TJ.