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Old 05-19-2017, 11:07 AM
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I just purchased a 2005 V70. There is a button on the dash to apparently turn on rear fog light but it does not have front fog lights. I wanted to throw some after-market fogs on the front of the car and wire them to the button for the rear. Is this possible to do?
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Old 05-19-2017, 12:17 PM
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Originally Posted by HARRINGT0N
I just purchased a 2005 V70. There is a button on the dash to apparently turn on rear fog light but it does not have front fog lights. I wanted to throw some after-market fogs on the front of the car and wire them to the button for the rear. Is this possible to do?
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I would not do this because the fog lamps are controlled by your CEM and REM and I believe would cause issues. I would recommend the factory kit #30744346 and wire harness #8622840. Would still need a software download also.
 
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I would not do this because the fog lamps are controlled by your CEM and REM and I believe would cause issues. I would recommend the factory kit #30744346 and wire harness #8622840. Would still need a software download also.
i need a software update just to add some lights? That's crazy. I'm guessing the dealer needs to do this.
 
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If you want to do it the right way, yes. And yes, the dealer does the software.

You can try your method but the CEM/REM might detect a higher than usual draw and shut the circuit down. You would have better luck adding a circuit direct from battery voltage and using a generic switch installed somewhere.
 
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If you want to do it the right way, yes. And yes, the dealer does the software.

You can try your method but the CEM/REM might detect a higher than usual draw and shut the circuit down. You would have better luck adding a circuit direct from battery voltage and using a generic switch installed somewhere.
okay so at least I can do it my own way with a wiring harness and switch running off battery. Thanks for the reply
 
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