installing fog lights

Hi,

I'm trying to connect some extra lights to my golf…Ive worked out that the lights would use 5A at worst case scenario and I'd like to know if the wires used for the parks can handle another 5A on top of what ever those use already.

I'd like for the new lights to be on when ever the parks are (or when the light switch is in the first position)

Any info would be appreciated

The wiring for lights on the mk1 are not great! Also you shouldn't have the fog lights on all the time anyway i think you may have an Mot Issue with that mate.
You should have a switch for the rear fog it may well be a 2 stage one anyway.

Thanks for the quick reply

To be clear you're suggesting i put in another switch to control them separately? I don't want it to be on all the time just when the parks are which allows them to be on when the cars off (if that makes any sense)

Well i would say the correct thing to do would be to put a switch in and wire them up separately. There may be other people on here who have added fogs but personally i would avoid splicing into the wires if possible as its not the best loom.

The switch for your rear fog should be a two stage one though so its possible you could just wire into that. I think only the GX had front fogs as standard so its unlikely there will be any other wiring for them about though.

Rear fogs? i dont have such things lol…Thanks for the advice though I'll look into fitting another switch

Get rear fog before fitting front ones! Rear fog is much more useful. You should have been picked up on rear fog missing already by the MoT, I think its around 1980 onwards its a requirement.

Yes, the switch is a 3 position switch (off, front fogs, front/rear fogs) on a Mk1 Golf (well series 2 at least, can't remember what the series 1 switch does). But personally, I'd want to be able to switch the rears on without the front ones coming on, a bugbear of mine on many cars. Maybe there is a reason they're all wired like this though?

In any case, however you arrange the switch, you need to do it so they come on only with sidelight and dipped beams and not with main beams or when the lights are off.

You should have a rear fog mounted lower down under the rear bumper, Thats an MOT fail so you need that first for sure!

look under the header tank for a 2 pin plug with a yellow/white and a brown wire. thats for your front fogs if its there

paul re: the fogs i assumed its wired up the way it is so if its only light fog and/or during the day you can use the fronts only to see under the fog without blinding people behind you. if its foggy enough for you to need the rear fog, you'll need the fronts too regardless!

I know the MOT is some British roads standards something…Ive got the 1998 chico though, they still made mk1's here in South Africa till 2010.

The car as is in roadworthy condition, it's the connecting of more lights to the harness which i wasnt sure of and as pearcestu pointed out it would make more sense fitting another switch.

Appreciate all the input

aha i assumed it was a euro car. if theres no rear fog then i guess you dont even have a fog switch?

if so then yes easier to just add a new switch and wiring, run that to your front fogs

I'd like a mk1 made in 2010 think how easy all the parts would come off!

Sorry to hyjack your thread but was there ever fog light kit for clipper style cabrio big bumpers? I can't remember if I have seen any before?

I've always wanted extra fog lights on the front, just want them to look factory though :mrgreen:

cant think of any way you could mount them without drilling holes? is it low? maybe you could mod a mk2 pre-90 gti splitter to fit this has large holes in which peeps have mounted fogs behind before. though might be a bit low down