Safety on the roads depends on the lighting of the car. Automakers are not at all available models installing fog lights, the main task of which – flow bright light beam strictly in front of the car.
Correct adjustment of the fog light the front of the vehicle segment with a length of 10-15 meters – this is enough for movement in conditions of poor visibility at low speed. Adverse weather conditions are not always accompanied by poor visibility, respectively, the connection PTF should be carried out so that the driver can turn off lights when not needed in their work.
Before installing the fog lamps, the car owner needs to figure out what it is – PTF and to choose the place of their installation. On the front bumpers of most cars have a special niche in that additional optics. A motorist picks up fog lamps on the basis of the data sizes of the niches.
Many motorists are installing PTF on the roof of the vehicle or on the same level with the standard optics. This mounting method involves the use of fog lamps of any shape and size, as long as the kit they were supplied with suitable brackets for secure mounting.
To install the PTF, apart from the lights, you must purchase the following materials:
Fog lamp shall be installed and connected in accordance with the requirements of the automotive equipment. The maximum number of lighting devices of this type, according to the SDA, and guests, shall not exceed two pieces. They are as follows:
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Owners of modern cars know that PTF – these are the elements of the vehicle structure, the space for installation which is chosen in advance by the manufacturer. The bumpers of most cars are equipped with special holes for fog, which in the absence of standard headlights is covered by easily removable plugs.
If the automaker does not provide space to install the PTF, the owner selects their own. In this case, installation is carried out in full compliance with the scheme PTF and the requirements. The efficiency of fog light is directly dependent on their correct installation and configuration. The headlight adjustment is carried out after installation and fixing of fixtures.
To install or replace the PTF with his own hands can, in the absence of special skills and experience. Conduct all work preferably in the garage, equipped with a viewing hole. Before installing it is recommended to familiarize with the scheme of the power supply and the recommendations of the manufacturer of the fog lamp and car.
Ideal – contact the service center in order to avoid errors during the installation protivotumanok and subsequent problems in their work.
There are several options for connecting fog lights. Most popular is the wiring diagram PTF using a relay. When you install lights you need to pay attention to their labeling, as they are usually specified fitting – the right or left.
Most of cars have specialized wiring that facilitates the process of installation of fog light. Usually on the power supply there are empty terminals for relays, marked with the inscription fog lamp relay, respectively, the carmaker has prepared a scheme to connect PTF. Under the bumper of a car, usually are the wires from the terminals, which greatly facilitates the process of installation of fog light.
Installation of fog lights is performed in several stages:
Experts and employees of the car service know that every car has its own characteristics, and that PTF – such lighting elements, the installation of which requires compliance with certain nuances associated with the design of the vehicle. All works on installation protivotumanok start with disconnecting the negative terminal of the car battery.
The Main problem faced by many motorists – the removal of the bumper. To facilitate this it is best to work in the garage with the observation pit or hoist. When installing fog lamps in the front bumper, it is desirable to observe the following points:
Harness Connectors are connected to the fog lamps only after you install the bumper on the car.
The vehicle's fuse block summarizes the wires from the power button on the fog lamps. Depending on the particular model of machine and wiring PTC wiring length can vary from 20 centimeters to 1.5 meters.
The circuit simply Connects the relay switch is activated and closes the power circuit, causing the voltage to the lamps in PTF. To perform such work is best one that is suitable for vehicles of any make and model.
Fog lights on cars with factory training connect is much simpler:
Experts and enthusiasts know that PTF – such lighting elements which are switched on either by pressing the button of the direction indicators and headlights, either as a separate key in the control unit on / off light the vehicle.
When you activate the fog lights via the control unit node is dismantled and replaced with a new unit with a switch PTF. It is desirable to pick up all the fixings and the panels to avoid problems with broken plastic parts and replace them if necessary.
After the fog lights are installed, check the connection sequence and the reliability of the mounting is connected to the battery negative terminal and test is the inclusion of fog lamps. When you turn on and off PTF normally necessary to carry out the adjustment of the luminous flux height.
With proper maintenance and care, timely cleaning the glass PTF from dirt and replacing burned-out light bulbs fog will last for years and will provide safe movement of the vehicle in conditions of poor visibility.
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