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if its a late modle ford most were prewired for it and just didnt get the lights and swich. check to see if the wireing is there for it first. if it is go to the dealer and order the swich and lamps1. Purchase needed materials (listed at bottom of page). If replacing existing units, see tips.
2. Remove the lights from the box and check their amp rating. Get a switch of suitable rating. If a switch of equal or higher ratings can't be found, you will need a relay (see below).
3. Use brackets to mount them in the desired location.
4. Locate a convient place in the vehicle to mount the switch for the lights.
5. Mount the switch in the vehicle.
6. Locate a source of power under the hood that does not directly attach the wires to the battery. (One some vehicles, the headlight circuit may do.)
7. If you found a switch of the needed rating above, connect as follows: source to switch, switch to lights, lights to source. Skip to Step 11.
8. Mount the relay somewhere under the hood.
9. Attach the Light circuit to the "Load" side of the relay (some relays may call this something else). Run wire from power source's Hot supply to one of the relays load terminals. Connect the relays other load terminal to the light closet to it. Connect the remaining connection on the light to one of the connections on the other light. Connect second lights remaining connection to the negative side of the power source.
10. Connect the switch. Run wire from a power source to one of the "Control" termainals on the relay. Connect the other termainal to the switch. Connect the remaining switch termainal to the negative of the power source.
11. Install bulbs.
12. Start car and test. If selected sources fuse blows, replace and try connecting to another source.
13. If they work, proceed. If not check connections.
14. Cover all joints with electrical tape to ensure water tightness.
15. Close hood and use.
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Tips
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* If you are replacing existing lights, skip steps 4-10.
* Remeber to recycle the packaging.
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Warnings
* Electrocution hazard.
* This project is not recommended to people with a lack of knowledge of electronics and electrical systems in cars.
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Things You'll Need
* Car
* Fog Lights
* Wire
* Electrical Tape
* Relay (see step 2 above for info!)
* Light Bulbs
* Switch
* Fuses
* Mounting Brackets
* Hardware to attached brackets and lights.
* Wire Strippers
* Wire Nuts.
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