RockTheShazbot
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Can anyone confirm the size for the OEM fog light bulbs? I can't find it anywhere but saw that on most other Chevys use H11s but just wanna be sure.
Fog lamps
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laborsmith
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They are listed in the Accessories section accessed through your Chevy dealers web page and are $320 installed or less at some dealerships, so the answer is Yes.
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LorbeerTLC
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Fog Light Bulbs
I too have been trying to find out the size. Here's what I DO know.
The Factory part number for the replacement EOM fog light bulb is: 13500802
I also believe upon research that this is the same fog light bulb used in the 2011 Chevy Cruze. If that's the case, that bulb number [although I'm not 100% sure] should be the equivalent of an "H8".
I want to replace my stock fog light bulb with the NOKYA HYPER YELLOW:
HYPER YELLOW HEADLIGHT BULBS - STAGE 1
If you have to drive in really bad inclement weather at night, these yellow bulbs are for you! I've had them on other cars and when used with your normal low beams, these are amazing! They cut through the fog/rain/snow at night and that yellow light shows the road so much better than the "white" or "blue/white" headlights!
I won't use any other fog light bulb!
-Tom
I too have been trying to find out the size. Here's what I DO know.
The Factory part number for the replacement EOM fog light bulb is: 13500802
I also believe upon research that this is the same fog light bulb used in the 2011 Chevy Cruze. If that's the case, that bulb number [although I'm not 100% sure] should be the equivalent of an "H8".
I want to replace my stock fog light bulb with the NOKYA HYPER YELLOW:
HYPER YELLOW HEADLIGHT BULBS - STAGE 1
If you have to drive in really bad inclement weather at night, these yellow bulbs are for you! I've had them on other cars and when used with your normal low beams, these are amazing! They cut through the fog/rain/snow at night and that yellow light shows the road so much better than the "white" or "blue/white" headlights!
I won't use any other fog light bulb!
-Tom
RockTheShazbot
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I too have been trying to find out the size. Here's what I DO know.
The Factory part number for the replacement EOM fog light bulb is: 13500802
I also believe upon research that this is the same fog light bulb used in the 2011 Chevy Cruze. If that's the case, that bulb number [although I'm not 100% sure] should be the equivalent of an "H8".
I want to replace my stock fog light bulb with the NOKYA HYPER YELLOW:
HYPER YELLOW HEADLIGHT BULBS - STAGE 1
If you have to drive in really bad inclement weather at night, these yellow bulbs are for you! I've had them on other cars and when used with your normal low beams, these are amazing! They cut through the fog/rain/snow at night and that yellow light shows the road so much better than the "white" or "blue/white" headlights!
I won't use any other fog light bulb!
-Tom
Ordered some Philips crystal visions for the regular lights and going to order the high beams but was waiting on finding out what size I needed for the fogs. Was actually looking at getting the nokya yellows for the fogs. A lot of my friends have red cars with yellow fogs and HIDs and they look slick.
speedog
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Yellow fogs - myth or not? Some interesting reading at US Department of Energy and University of Alaska Fairbanks Science forum.
Personally, I driven with both and the biggest difference is where the fogs are mounted as opposed to the color of light they're emitting - mounting location is the real thing to be watching out for.
Personally, I driven with both and the biggest difference is where the fogs are mounted as opposed to the color of light they're emitting - mounting location is the real thing to be watching out for.
LorbeerTLC
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Changing the Fog Lamp on the Sonic...
For Everyone who's ordered a Sonic with Fog Lights:
I just returned from my local Chevy dealer and had a chat with the Service Department…
I asked them how do you get access to the fog lamp in case you want to change the bulb.
Oh Boy! He showed me the schematic and you won't believe it! It say's (and no, I am not kidding), to remove the front tire & wheel assembly because the inside wheel-well liner or "wheelhouse liner" has to be removed in order to gain access to the back of the Fog Lamp housing!
Why did GM design it this way? I'd LOVE to find out! Maybe if one of the MODS could ask around and post an explanation (or if one of the GM employees could ask), I'd love to hear their side of the story.
I don't know if this can be done with the wheel/tire left on the car, but all I can say is: These Bulbs better have a lifetime warranty!!
The process doesn't look too difficult, provided the wheel can stay on the car.
At any rate, I thought I'd pass this on.
-Tom
For Everyone who's ordered a Sonic with Fog Lights:
I just returned from my local Chevy dealer and had a chat with the Service Department…
I asked them how do you get access to the fog lamp in case you want to change the bulb.
Oh Boy! He showed me the schematic and you won't believe it! It say's (and no, I am not kidding), to remove the front tire & wheel assembly because the inside wheel-well liner or "wheelhouse liner" has to be removed in order to gain access to the back of the Fog Lamp housing!
Why did GM design it this way? I'd LOVE to find out! Maybe if one of the MODS could ask around and post an explanation (or if one of the GM employees could ask), I'd love to hear their side of the story.
I don't know if this can be done with the wheel/tire left on the car, but all I can say is: These Bulbs better have a lifetime warranty!!
The process doesn't look too difficult, provided the wheel can stay on the car.
At any rate, I thought I'd pass this on.
-Tom
I will never understand why makers just don't have some simple screws that hold the lens on. If you need to change the bulb you remove the lens, pull the bulb and put in the new one. But no, instead you have to have a pit crew to remove your wheel and tear out your fender liner.
Makes me glad that fogs weren't an option for me.
Makes me glad that fogs weren't an option for me.
AxelRipper
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Sounds like its the same thing they did with the HHR's... From what I've heard bulb replacement on those also requires taking out the wheel liner. Not too uncommon anymore probably for NVH and reliability reasons.
RockTheShazbot
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I figured as much. Me celica was the same way. Ended up asking the guys at Valvoline to swap it out while they changed the oil and rotated the tires
theenico
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On small items like this, plant ergonomics and ease of assembly generally trump serviceability.
Another fun example is changing the battery on a mid 1990's Viper. It's in the left rear quater panel. You have to remove the LR wheel/tire and the inner wheelhouse trim to get it out.
Another fun example is changing the battery on a mid 1990's Viper. It's in the left rear quater panel. You have to remove the LR wheel/tire and the inner wheelhouse trim to get it out.
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AxelRipper
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Or the late 90s early 2000s Olds Aurora (under the rear seat) or some sort of Volvo SUV (back bumper)
speedog
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After just trading in a HHR for a Sonic, I can confirm that the front headlight/signal ligth replacement was a pain in the arse and even more so when it was -30C and the HHR was full of frozen mud and snow - pulling back the inner fender liner was not my idea of fun at any time and especially so in the winter. Changing the oil filer on a HHR was stupid too because of the special socket that was required and the battery was located in the rear behind the spare tire which had to be removed to remove the battery.
I installed OEM fog lights into my 2012 Sonic Sedan and can tell you it's not too bad to do it yourself. Recommend using a lift. You have to remove the entire front bumper. You can buy directions online (EBAY). Good reference if you want to install anything else in the front end or aftermarket fogs as well. Either way good reference to have.
As far as putting new bulbs in the OEM lights you dont need to remove the tires off the car. You can get at underneath using a lift with just a few T 20 screws removed. Not too bad to replace the bulbs.
As far as putting new bulbs in the OEM lights you dont need to remove the tires off the car. You can get at underneath using a lift with just a few T 20 screws removed. Not too bad to replace the bulbs.
One point to mention when installing the OEM fog lights is that it will require dealer program if you decide to install them yourself.
Currently my local dealer is working on figuring out what that code is in order to complete the install. I have them mounted but the computer doesnt recognize them. Trouble ticket for the programming code sent in to GM last week still waiting.
Currently my local dealer is working on figuring out what that code is in order to complete the install. I have them mounted but the computer doesnt recognize them. Trouble ticket for the programming code sent in to GM last week still waiting.
Oh man, that sucks. That seems weird though, why would the ecu be involved with fog lights? You would think a switch is all it should take.
