How To Install and Convert a Fog Light [CONVERSION] - 2012 Subaru Forester

[@biekgiek]

Years ago I worked as a technician at a trailer shop. We had a customer, a lady, that needed a towing package installed on her truck. (i.e. brake module, and electrical connections). She had taken it to a dealer, Ford I think. They quoted her somewhere in the neighborhood of $500. They stated they would have to install the wiring harness as part of the cost. I can't remember why she didn't use the dealership, but she came to us instead. Anyway, my boss, being an honest person explained to her that her truck already had the wiring harness installed from the factory. The dealership had to have known this. I think we did the job, total (brake control, plug, labor) for about $200. My boss could have easily scammed her. But he didn't. I gained even more respect for him after that. I appreciate that you are willing to share your knowledge and expertise.

[@Scottyhutch1]

Bro, I love your videoing style. No ramble talk that has nothing to do with it. Straight to the point. Keep em coming for the Forester, brother.

[@yuzeyy7357]

I just got a switch from junkyard.. Took it off in less than 5 minutes. So easy with your help. Thanks bud.. ;)

[@kwijibo64]

I had the fog lamp kit from Subaru for my 2011 for at least 3 years, read the instructions and thought i needed to pull the airbag and fully remove the front bumper so i didnt install it. Watched your video and it was done in a day. Fantastic! Great work... Thanks!

[@xaviersanchez9483]

Hi Dennis, I have a 2011 forester also I tried installing the relay today but I got lost when I saw there’s a relay there already I was wondering if you had any problem with this ??

[@kwijibo64]

@@xaviersanchez9483 had a quick look and can see 2 relays on left side and 1 on the right that were there originally. I then added mine on the right but put it in the second from the bottom up but had to move it to the third from the bottom up on the right side. Hope that makes sense. I guess if there’s one there already it doesn’t need another one?

[@xaviersanchez9483]

Thank you Dennis I’ll try this tomorrow!!

[@kwijibo64]

@@xaviersanchez9483 i took a photo today its from the right hand side access panel (aussie car) i.imgur.com/eBQRT30.jpg

[@beefen7921]

Excellent installment video!.. will be doing this mod to my 2011 soon! Thanks for the video!

[@jimdevilbiss9125]

Nice complete details. The use of the extra bumper really explains. Thanks

[@DIYCarHunters]

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[@2002gonzalito]

Thank you so much for your video, it was really helpful.

[@seshachary5580]

Thank you very nice and educative. The best one i have seen regards

[@richcpz]

Great vid on how to install lighting , very detailed

[@DIYCarHunters]

Thanks, glad you liked it.

[@tedemery82]

Dude thank you ! Saved me a lot of trouble !

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[@seshachary5580]

VERY EDUCATIVE. THANK YOU

[@bbgbbg9935]

Great vid man! You just made my day much easier , thanks!

[@DIYCarHunters]

Thanks!

[@Emerald13]

Great walkthrough, thank you

[@DIYCarHunters]

Glad it was helpful!

[@DrSeme-ld5jj]

Very detailed vid. Would you be able to do a video replacing 2013 legacy fog lamp covers only (no fog lights ). Thanks

[@DIYCarHunters]

We should be able to do that. I'll add it to our video list. Thanks.

[@seshachary5580]

very nice. thank you regards

[@DIYCarHunters]

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[@joshgutowski1702]

will this same method work for a 2009 subaru forester? i'm replacing a broken fog light

[@salvadorbonilla4957]

Should.

[@korsion]

They are the same from 2008-2013.

[@jae0036]

Thank you for the video and clarity you demonstrate while doing the job. F*** that one bolt to the the top plastic piece off of the steering wheel cover LMAO.

[@xaviersanchez9483]

I wanted to ask about the relay!! My Subaru already has a relay on the spot you said it was for the fog light, ?? Any recommendations??

[@guamphilcali9229]

Do you have similar fog lights for a 2012 Nissan Frontier? Also need the column switch

[@DIYCarHunters]

Unfortunately I only have Subaru..

[@ian_marshall_cofa]

thanks so much for this vid and i'm just wondering where you purchased the fog light kits from? Most i see don't have the 2 oem mounting posts on the back. Cheers!

[@Foznit]

I know this is a 2012 but is it the same process on a 2010 forester? and if not could you explain the difference please!!

[@DIYCarHunters]

Very similar but the switch will be on the combo switch

[@Foznit]

@@DIYCarHunters the combo switch meaning the empty switch cover? It will go there instead of the thing you changed out? Sorry new to working on cars lol.

[@olivierlabatut9333]

very useful ! thanks.

[@DIYCarHunters]

No problem.We are glad the video was useful. Cheers.

[@seshachary5580]

THANK YOU VERY NICE

[@theworldcouldalwaysusemore7191]

I know this is an older video, but I have a 2011 Impreza 2.5i without fog lights. The fog light housing and stalk is the same, so is the interior (as I'm sure you're aware), do you know if my Impreza is wired for fogs from the factory as well? Would following your video on this Forester give me the same results? Thanks!

[@Ghryst]

"there is no wrong way of doing it" well, thats really all you need to know, dont bother with the video, good luck guys

[@jeverhart99]

that was great

[@christinaramos1511]

Where can I get the relay @?

[@newyorkanonymous6943]

How much is the fog light switch !!

[@moneyseeker8886]

Does anyone knows the part number for the fog light relay ?

[@joekenceljr.6634]

Will this work for a 2009 forester 2.5 premium if I buy the fog light kit from Subaru genuine parts?

[@DIYCarHunters]

Yea it a the same

[@joekenceljr.6634]

Car Hunters awesome! Thank you so much! This video was a great learn!

[@Jake-iw6qm]

I like how every part is called "guys"....

[@mattzaust]

Do you need a new headlight stalk to make them work at all? Or can you just use full headlights OR parkers to get them to work? Is there another way around this? I'm finding it difficult to get a stalk for right hand drive that had a fog light option.

[@DIYCarHunters]

Ahh I see yeah you will need one for a right hand drive car I don’t have any

[@mattzaust]

@@DIYCarHunters all good, I found a wreckers that had one, cheers for the video.

[@marinohernandez1047]

Excelente Amigo

[@CompetentSalesUSA]

Need some light on what you are doing, looks like you are doing it in the dark. Thank you

[@Piznick64]

Your website no longer works

[@michaelsair1593]

Everything was all good until you went to the steering wheel properly have to take it to the dealer great video though.

[@DIYCarHunters]

Where did u get lost

[@kwijibo64]

Nah i did mine, it wasn't to bad..

[@ruphay2531]

Excelente tutorial. Bien explicado al detalle. Me gustaria saber si ustedes hacen envios a Perú de los accesorios que se necesitan para instalar los faros neblineros para una Subaru Forester 2011? Me refiero a la palanca de mando que va en el timón y a los bizeles que encajen con los faros. Le dejo mi correo para seguir en contacto: [e-mail]. Gracias por la información brindada me ha sido de bastante ayuda.

[@DIYCarHunters]

Unfortunately we would not be able to ship a kit to Peru. Thanks and Subscribe!

[@FooTude]

Not sure if your know or not but calling nuts and bolts black guys is well… racist.