2016 suburban fog lights
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Wanted to add fog lights to A 2016 suburban LT , Just came from the dealer if I buy all the parts seperatly it would be $600. I know there's companies that sell kits ,?if anyone has gone through this process I can use some help
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WOW $600 ! I can understand why one would want things to look/be OEM on that new a vehicle, but...
One could buy just the housings/lights, run wire to a simple toggle switch under the dash, and connect it to the light/accessory/ign circuit (wherever it suits you) and come out a LOT under the above price !!!
And, no kit necessary. There's a lot more to be said about this IF you are going to do this yourself.
One could buy just the housings/lights, run wire to a simple toggle switch under the dash, and connect it to the light/accessory/ign circuit (wherever it suits you) and come out a LOT under the above price !!!
And, no kit necessary. There's a lot more to be said about this IF you are going to do this yourself.
Last edited by SWHouston; March 10th, 2016 at 12:30 PM.
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There are companies which would install them for you. 4WD places do lights like you want for vehicles all the time.
You just need to decide how OEM you want to be, ie...
With a package from GM, you'd probably get a real nice replacement switch which fits where the OEM switch is now in your dash. Probably one would need reasonable practical experience in wiring to accomplish this.
Or let a shop just go with the simple route (toggle switch, wire) and you furnish the lights/housing via GM.
This doesn't have to be very complicated at all, however the selection of where it draws power should be chosen carefully. Either off one of the Fuse Panels, and if not, make sure you have a Fuse Link somewhere in the circuit.
PS:
Fusing any electrical equipment is necessary. Specially if that circuit runs forward, which makes a short quite possible if there is a frontal collision. One may be able to drive away, if a fuse prevents sparks and a direct drain on his battery.
You just need to decide how OEM you want to be, ie...
With a package from GM, you'd probably get a real nice replacement switch which fits where the OEM switch is now in your dash. Probably one would need reasonable practical experience in wiring to accomplish this.
Or let a shop just go with the simple route (toggle switch, wire) and you furnish the lights/housing via GM.
This doesn't have to be very complicated at all, however the selection of where it draws power should be chosen carefully. Either off one of the Fuse Panels, and if not, make sure you have a Fuse Link somewhere in the circuit.
PS:
Fusing any electrical equipment is necessary. Specially if that circuit runs forward, which makes a short quite possible if there is a frontal collision. One may be able to drive away, if a fuse prevents sparks and a direct drain on his battery.
Last edited by SWHouston; March 11th, 2016 at 11:57 AM.