Forums/Z31P/z31-performance-upgrade-forums cosmetic-interior-exterior/Capped Tail light Socket (USDM)
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MattC300ZT: (2015-03-31 04:28:45)
I was checking the POR-15 job i did on the rear deck of my car, and noticed when I removed the tail light lenses that there was another socket in place but it was capped, (how i missed it earlier i do not know). Above the socket it says "Europe" or something to the tune of that. Im just curious what thetas exactly and what wiring in a light for it would do. Why US cars aren't equipped with them, and if anyone has done so before?
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amreboot: (2015-03-31 04:31:25)
All European cars are required to have rear fog lights.
MattC300ZT: (2015-03-31 04:37:00)
So, its basically just a brake light that is always on?
amreboot: (2015-03-31 04:38:27)
a red running light(s), yes.
It is not to be as bright as your actual brake lights.
MattC300ZT: (2015-03-31 05:03:10)
Okay, thanks for the info man. I appreciate it.
inqui-Z-tor: (2015-03-31 12:37:35)
Which rear lense would be the fog light?
les_joey_paul: (2015-03-31 13:01:42)
I wired that into mine exactly like the upper 2 brake /tail lights
NissanEgg: (2015-03-31 14:09:07)
Which rear lense would be the fog light?
For the 84-86 cars it would be the lower inner corner that is a weird looking red.
Streetwisez31: (2015-04-09 00:50:15)
Euro cars are required to have a rear fog light for when visibility drops below 50 meters. The rear fog has its own switch. the light also indicates what side of the vehicle the driver is on. So olny one is actually used.