Re: Fog lamp Saga

[Jeff W <hjr@buffnet.net>]

> The reason the fogs operate with the low beam is because the relay (for the
> fogs) is triggered by the low beam (it is the law!), at least that it the
> way aftermarket lights work. 

If it's the law, then Audi goofed in 1988 for 80q's and 90q's, because
at least four listers have replied that our fogs work in parking light
position. (mine included)

If I can sum up this mess:

Audi used the same Hella fog lamp assembly in 80's/90's in 1988-1991.
(good when used as fog only, very crappy if used as driving light )

If you own a 1988, you have a good fog/low visibility set-up, but a poor
driving light scenario.

If you own a 1989 & newer, you have three options:

1. Live with the useless fogs and continue to run blind in heavy
snow/fog

2. Hot wire (as detailed nicely) the fogs to work properly as fogs.

3. Swap out the fogs with proper driving lights for rain & distance.

Everything is a compromise. (could we have found the only good reason
for owning a 1988?)

BTW, I've never been pulled over for running fogs only.

Jeff 

'88 80q