What kind of wire to buy to re-wire fog lights?

[LaneTJ]

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?

 

[Jerry Bransford]

18 gauge is what the factory used, it's fine so long as the lights are still the OE 55 watt rating.

 

[Daryl]

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?

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]

I like 18 gauge shielded, comes with a ground. I've never had any issues using this wire.

 

[LaneTJ]

thanks all, just trying to re wire my KC fogs to the factory fog switch.

 

[Jerry Bransford]

I like 18 gauge shielded, comes with a ground. I've never had any issues using this wire.

Zero need for shielded wiring on DC wiring.

 

[billiebob]

I wired my LED A Pillar lights to the factory fog switch. Love it but wish they worked with the high beams.

 

[LaneTJ]

my LED a pillar switch is next to my lockers switches. Idk if I need six lights but the fog stitch being empty is bothering me.

 

[billiebob]

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.

 

[billiebob]

my LED a pillar switch is next to my lockers switches. Idk if I need six lights but the fog stitch being empty is bothering me.

apparently the "fog light function" is a regular failure on TJS, I just replaced that multi function switch last week.

 

[KMG]

I wired my LED A Pillar lights to the factory fog switch. Love it but wish they worked with the high beams.

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.