drl/fog lite

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TRobinson6

Discussion Starter · Sep 29, 2017

I pulled the fog lite cut-out out and saw a wire harness with a yellow plug just sitting there. I assume this runs to the SAM? Is there any way I can use that harness/plug without having to go to MB to activate it. I am installing an 8 row led lite in there and haven't decided if I want them on for day and nite or just when the head lites are on.

please advise on what you think i should do and how to activate them

thank you for your help

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Jo e Lefors

· #3 · Sep 29, 2017

TRobinson6 said:
I pulled the fog lite cut-out out and saw a wire harness with a yellow plug just sitting there. I assume this runs to the SAM? Is there any way I can use that harness/plug without having to go to MB to activate it. I am installing an 8 row led lite in there and haven't decided if I want them on for day and nite or just when the head lites are on.

please advise on what you think i should do and how to activate them

thank you for your help

The answer to your question as you asked it is.......No.
If you use the existing wiring harness, you will need MB to activate it.

You asked the same thing in your other thread ...http://www.smartcarofamerica.com/forums/f377/driving-lite-plug-141753/

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Jo e Lefors

· #5 · Sep 29, 2017

Terry,
Just in case you maybe contemplating splicing or cutting on the wiring harness going to the "sam" I'll refer you to niteshooters advice in your post March of this year.

http://www.smartcarofamerica.com/forums/f449/driving-lights-133866/

Niteshooter said:
My take on this is that you might be asking for trouble. Problem with some aftermarket upgrades such as what you are suggesting may put too much strain on your existing wiring and SAM and the result would be melted contacts and damaged wiring. Same reason installing halogen bulbs in old cars (70's and 80's) could be a good or bad thing as the wiring was not up to snuff and it was mandatory to use a relay or risk melting the existing switches and wires. My understanding is that the relays are on the SAM so if you fry something it isn't going to be cheap...........

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