Fog Light Installation

[redhot1.4]

Any advice

 

[Miller]

the spots where its the led is direct plug in , i used a pry bar with a sharpened edge to put hole in firewall and push wiring for switch through, two black ones on negative of battery and i have two red ones on positive (orange with fuse and one from relay)i have one picture but i can get you better ones tommrow

 

[redhot1.4]

the spots where its the led is direct plug in , i used a pry bar with a sharpened edge to put hole in firewall and push wiring for switch through, two black ones on negative of battery and i have two red ones on positive (orange with fuse and one from relay)i have one picture but i can get you better ones tommrow

With help of a friend who knows wiring it was a cake walk after he showed me. Thanks anyways. But it's a project in the past now.

 

[KPM]

rbtmartineze, Where did you get your for lights at ?
I have not yet found then in my searching.

Kevin

Yeah absolutely thats why I chose this kit because I had no intention of paying the dealer to program something in plus I like the look of my after market switches

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[Syrup]

Anybody have issues with the car not starting after installing OEM fog lights? I installed them correctly and the car wouldn't start--there is 12 V across the battery, the battery seems to have connection to the chassis, I can operate the power windows. All of the fuses on the engine side are fine. I unplugged the ground and the fog light connectors on that harness to try to take the entire harness out of the system to get it to start. I couldn't pull the power wire out of the housing, but the rest was removed and it still won't start. It seems like I am possibly getting a CEL for power steering. When the key is in the ignition and I get all of the starting CELs to go away, that one stays, as do the lights for TPMS and traction control. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Syrup

 

[Syrup]

So I figured out the problem. Correction, my dad figured out the problem: I wasn't screwing the fuse panel in far enough (those 3 bolts). I understood what they were used for, but I didn't pay enough attention to how long the threads were to see how far to screw them in. I was just afraid of over-torquing things. Anyway, it is all back together, it starts, but the power steering CEL is still there and I noticed that I don't have power steering. The TPMS light is because I've been switching wheels so a bunch lately, so that's not related.

So will the power steering CEL clear itself with driving and will I get power steering back or do I need to go to a dealer? I need to go in to flash the fog lights anyway, but I'm just wondering.

Thanks,
Syrup

 

[Syrup]

Update: After one drive cycle the power steering is back. I thought that might be the case, but I wasn't sure. All seems good now. I just wish I hadn't spent 18 hours of the hottest weekend in my garage for what should have been 6 hours at most.

Anyway, a big thanks to Yosemite Sam for keeping me calm during my troubles. And to AndrewGS for posting the instructions in the dropbox. Oh and to oldertech for the initial write up with tips and pictures.

-Syrup

 

[dolan112]

hi iv "missed placed" my instructions. everything installed apart from plugging the wire into the fuse box. can someone tell the secret of how to access the pinhole.

 

[Prospector]

Thanks everyone for the tips and the dropbox link for the fuse location: https://www.dropbox.com/s/alaqr98i5ne9470/Chevy Sonic Fog Light Install 2012.pdf

Just got mine in - Monday I'll head to teh dealership for a reflash.

I found that in teh cold (its just above freezing here) the plastic was brittle and some of the fascia wanted to tear. Go lightly guys.

 

[Prospector]

Thanks everyone for the tips and the dropbox link for the fuse location: https://www.dropbox.com/s/alaqr98i5ne9470/Chevy Sonic Fog Light Install 2012.pdf

Just got mine in - Monday I'll head to the dealership for a reflash.

I found that in teh cold (its just above freezing here) the plastic was brittle and some of the fascia wanted to tear. Go lightly guys.

SO Angry I could spit nails.

I finally got around to taking the car to the stealership for the BCM reflash to activate my OEM (GM) fog lights sourced through a local wrecker, installed with a wiring loom and switch sourced through the local dealership.

They cannot activate the lights, regardless of a reflash. Apparently you need to buy the lights from GM, and not a wreckers or the tech can't activate the lights. There is an activation code that only available with a new kit purchased from the dealer.

I guess GM would rather see lights from wrecked cars go to the dump than allow them to be recycled - maybe they are just a bunck of money grubbing eggheads who hate DIY's. Either way this is a big NO vote for me. Eff the reflash. I can buy a $2 switch and skip the whole process.

 

[TMac]

Here's a few new pics of the foglights.

 

[AndrewGS]

SO Angry I could spit nails.



I finally got around to taking the car to the stealership for the BCM reflash to activate my OEM (GM) fog lights sourced through a local wrecker, installed with a wiring loom and switch sourced through the local dealership.



They cannot activate the lights, regardless of a reflash. Apparently you need to buy the lights from GM, and not a wreckers or the tech can't activate the lights. There is an activation code that only available with a new kit purchased from the dealer.



I guess GM would rather see lights from wrecked cars go to the dump than allow them to be recycled - maybe they are just a bunck of money grubbing eggheads who hate DIY's. Either way this is a big NO vote for me. Eff the reflash. I can buy a $2 switch and skip the whole process.

That's actually a bunch of bull****. I had the accessory kit flashed with no proof I bought them from GM. Try a different dealer.


Tapatalking on my iPhone 6.

 

[Prospector]

That's actually a bunch of bull****. I had the accessory kit flashed with no proof I bought them from GM. Try a different dealer.


Tapatalking on my iPhone 6.

They tell me there is a code that comes with th ekit - without that code there's nothing they can do. You recall anything like this with yours?

What pisses me off is this is the SAME DEALER I bought the switch and harness from, and I specifically told them I didn't need the kit because I was gettin gwrecker parts for the lights. THat might have been a good time to mention this code, but instead they take my money for the parts, then try to charge me for a reflash, then tell me it can't be done.

Thank god I didn't pre-pay the reflash and have to fight for that back.

I'll try the Buick dealership down the road and see if they can do anything, otherwise I have to head to the next town over. Really though a pushbutton from autozone is sounding a lot easier. And cheaper.

 

[AndrewGS]

They tell me there is a code that comes with th ekit - without that code there's nothing they can do. You recall anything like this with yours?

What pisses me off is this is the SAME DEALER I bought the switch and harness from, and I specifically told them I didn't need the kit because I was gettin gwrecker parts for the lights. THat might have been a good time to mention this code, but instead they take my money for the parts, then try to charge me for a reflash, then tell me it can't be done.

Thank god I didn't pre-pay the reflash and have to fight for that back.

I'll try the Buick dealership down the road and see if they can do anything, otherwise I have to head to the next town over. Really though a pushbutton from autozone is sounding a lot easier. And cheaper.

No code. All they have to do is call the TIS Helpdesk and request a VCI with VCAP file for your VIN with fog lamps enabled.

 

[Prospector]

No code. All they have to do is call the TIS Helpdesk and request a VCI with VCAP file for your VIN with fog lamps enabled.

Thanks - I'll be printing this off for reference.

 

[Prospector]

Dropped off the car this morning at another local dealer... I'll update when I have news. Right now I'm feeling lucky, but I lost count and can't remember whether that 5 shots or 6. Too much excitement.

 

[redhot1.4]

They tell me there is a code that comes with th ekit - without that code there's nothing they can do. You recall anything like this with yours?

What pisses me off is this is the SAME DEALER I bought the switch and harness from, and I specifically told them I didn't need the kit because I was gettin gwrecker parts for the lights. THat might have been a good time to mention this code, but instead they take my money for the parts, then try to charge me for a reflash, then tell me it can't be done.

Thank god I didn't pre-pay the reflash and have to fight for that back.

I'll try the Buick dealership down the road and see if they can do anything, otherwise I have to head to the next town over. Really though a pushbutton from autozone is sounding a lot easier. And cheaper.

Push button worms really well
Mines lights up green
And the plus the fog lights stay on when the high beams are on

 

[Prospector]

Push button worms really well
Mines lights up green
And the plus the fog lights stay on when the high beams are on

Yeah - I was trying to avoid that - with my luck I'd forget they were on and kill the battery all the time. If this attempt fails, I'll be going that route though.

In the spirit of eff-you-very-much, Chevy just replied to me on FB...

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Chevrolet Love my Sonic, but why are you kneecapping customers with customization - I just went through the effort to put in used (wreckers) fog lights and buy new dealer parts for wiring and switch, only to find out the BCM reflash can't recognize used parts. You guys need to seriously rethink your approach to the youth market if you kill even OEM upgrades for the DIY crowd. I'm spitting nails when the dealer service desk is telling me I need to go in and buy a complete foglight kit just for a code.

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Chevrolet Canada
Chevrolet Canada Good morning Chris,

We are happy to hear you love your Chevrolet sonic. General Motors doesn’t endorse any modifications or deviation from the factory design and construction of our vehicles.

The warranty on the vehicle will not be voided simply because you choose to have a part installed. As well, any issues that arise as a result of the part installed will not be covered under warranty.

Your feedback is appreciated and has been documented. It will be made available for multiple departments for future consideration.

Please don’t hesitate to contact us again.

Warm Regards

Jean-Francois
Chevrolet Canada Customer Care

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Thanks for the reply Jean - you have pinned the problem down precisely. This is all GM parts from GM with GM part numbers and GM logos and GM packaging - I mean the GM fog lights from GM were 'packaged' with a GM automobile that was in a wrecking yard. Why won't GM show their GM customers any love when it comes to turning on the GM parts on a GM vehicle?

 

[redhot1.4]

Yeah - I was trying to avoid that - with my luck I'd forget they were on and kill the battery all the time. If this attempt fails, I'll be going that route though.

In the spirit of eff-you-very-much, Chevy just replied to me on FB...

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Chevrolet Love my Sonic, but why are you kneecapping customers with customization - I just went through the effort to put in used (wreckers) fog lights and buy new dealer parts for wiring and switch, only to find out the BCM reflash can't recognize used parts. You guys need to seriously rethink your approach to the youth market if you kill even OEM upgrades for the DIY crowd. I'm spitting nails when the dealer service desk is telling me I need to go in and buy a complete foglight kit just for a code.

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Chevrolet Canada
Chevrolet Canada Good morning Chris,

We are happy to hear you love your Chevrolet sonic. General Motors doesn’t endorse any modifications or deviation from the factory design and construction of our vehicles.

The warranty on the vehicle will not be voided simply because you choose to have a part installed. As well, any issues that arise as a result of the part installed will not be covered under warranty.

Your feedback is appreciated and has been documented. It will be made available for multiple departments for future consideration.

Please don’t hesitate to contact us again.

Warm Regards

Jean-Francois
Chevrolet Canada Customer Care

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Thanks for the reply Jean - you have pinned the problem down precisely. This is all GM parts from GM with GM part numbers and GM logos and GM packaging - I mean the GM fog lights from GM were 'packaged' with a GM automobile that was in a wrecking yard. Why won't GM show their GM customers any love when it comes to turning on the GM parts on a GM vehicle?

Lights will go off,, when you turn off the car lol.

 

[Prospector]

Good news, bad news.

The good - I have working fog lights.
The Bad - for using wrecker parts, GM billed me $285.00 to reprogram the BCM.

Folks, if you are putting in the OEM fogs, just buy the kit. This reprogram is costing me more than the whole system is worth. Better yet, put in aftermarket and use a pushbutton like Redhot is suggesting.