Installing HID fogs - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

XfireZ51 · 02-08-2014

I've been meaning to share this for a while. I installed the CorvetteMods HID fogs on my 92 ZR-1. However, I really don't like the idea of just shoving the spade connectors into the factory harness. I like something cleaner and more OEM both from a looks standpoint and safety.
You can modify the factory harness to accept the Corvette Mods connector if you have some simple tools. Just swap the connectors.
I suggest Corvette Mods copy this if and when I delete the pics.

OEM v Corvette Mod harness connectors

Remove OEM connector at Power end of OEM wiring harness

Do the same to the Corvette Mods supplied harness

Now just connect the harness to the ballast using the OEM harness w the Corvette Mods connector swapped in. And voila. No exposed wiring and no electrical tape kludge.
Make sure you have polarity correct

Dynomite · 02-08-2014

So......you slip the pins on the back side of the connector to retract the keeper and pull the connectors out of the housing. Nice modification

What is the difference between 12094430 and 12094429 pins?
Where do you get those little tools?

Is this the Fog Light Kit you are referring to?

CORVETTE C4 1984-1996 FOG LIGHT HID CONVERSION KIT

GOLDCYLON · 02-08-2014

Yep I liked the corvettehid.com approach to this as well Dom as their kit comes with the connectors. No spades to tap

XfireZ51 · 02-08-2014

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Originally Posted by GOLDCYLON

Yep I liked the corvettehid.com approach to this as well Dom as their kit comes with the connectors. No spades to tap

GC,
The kit I got last year had instructions that showed taking naked spade connectors and shoving them into the factory harness connector. That red/black wiring harness in the pic above had just spade connectors on the other end of it. I modded the factory extension harness so I could use the OEM harness and all connections would have Weatherpak connectors on them.

Schrade · 02-08-2014

Good work!

I hate re-pinning sockets. Spent 2 hours once re-populating a front panel connector on a desktop with ONLY 7 PINS!!! (spent another hour ID'ing mobo headers). DON'T wanna' do it again nOPe.

Right tool does make it easier huh? GM tool Jxxxxx

Always good advice there too; we all know electronics goodies don't work when the magic smoke gets out!

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Originally Posted by XfireZ51

Make sure you have polarity correct

XfireZ51 · 02-08-2014

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dynomite

Is this the Fog Light Kit you are referring to?

So......you slip the pins on the back side of the connector to retract the keeper and pull the connectors out of the housing. Nice modification

CORVETTE C4 1984-1996 FOG LIGHT HID CONVERSION KIT

Yep!

XfireZ51 · 02-08-2014

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Originally Posted by Schrade

Good work!

I hate re-pinning sockets. Spent 2 hours once re-populating a front panel connector on a desktop with ONLY 7 PINS!!! (spent another hour ID'ing mobo headers). DON'T wanna' do it again nOPe.

Right tool does make it easier huh? GM tool Jxxxxx

Chuck,

I re pinned an entire ECM harness connector once. Changed pins and holders.
Need to get the right tools to push out the various type pins and a correct crimper. You can find the tools easy enough. Most Weatherpack providers will have them.

Dynomite · 02-08-2014

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Originally Posted by XfireZ51

Yep!

You guys are toooooo fast......what is the difference in those 12094430 and 12094429 tools and where do you get those tools as it seems they will be much better than my tiny flat screw driver I been using

This might work

Weatherpack Tools

XfireZ51 · 02-08-2014

The blue one is used for older connectors which are usually larger.
THE GREEN one I use for ECM pins as an example. There's actually a couple more for the barrel shaped connectors like O2 sensors

tf95ZR1 · 02-08-2014

This looks great! I didn't know special tools existed for
changing the connector wires. I'll definitely look into
them. What are they called?
Nevermind: http://www.ebay.com/itm/JEGS-Perform...91fe4a&vxp=mtr
I installed HID headlights with the ballast and
wiring a year or two ago. Love them except... when I
switch on the OEM running lights (fogs?) my hi beams light
up. Or something like that. Will adding HID fogs help
this?

02-08-2014	#1
XfireZ51 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicagoland, IL Posts: 9,664	Installing HID fogs I've been meaning to share this for a while. I installed the CorvetteMods HID fogs on my 92 ZR-1. However, I really don't like the idea of just shoving the spade connectors into the factory harness. I like something cleaner and more OEM both from a looks standpoint and safety. You can modify the factory harness to accept the Corvette Mods connector if you have some simple tools. Just swap the connectors. I suggest Corvette Mods copy this if and when I delete the pics. OEM v Corvette Mod harness connectors Remove OEM connector at Power end of OEM wiring harness Do the same to the Corvette Mods supplied harness Now just connect the harness to the ballast using the OEM harness w the Corvette Mods connector swapped in. And voila. No exposed wiring and no electrical tape kludge. Make sure you have polarity correct __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]Former Membership Chairman Former ZR-1 Registry - BOD 1972 Corvette 4speed base Coupe SOLD long time ago 1984 Corvette Z-51/4+3 SOLD 1992 Corvette ZR-1 Aqua/Gray #474 SOLD 1992 Corvette ZR-1 Black Rose/Cognac #458 2014 Honda VFR Interceptor DX Last edited by XfireZ51; 02-08-2014 at 11:19 AM.

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Dynomite Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Dakota/California Posts: 3,788	Re: Installing HID fogs So......you slip the pins on the back side of the connector to retract the keeper and pull the connectors out of the housing. Nice modification What is the difference between 12094430 and 12094429 pins? Where do you get those little tools? Is this the Fog Light Kit you are referring to? CORVETTE C4 1984-1996 FOG LIGHT HID CONVERSION KIT __________________ Left Clickable links -Solutions- LT5 Modifications/Rebuild Tricks Low Mileage ZR-1 Restoration 1990 Corvette (L98) Modifications LT5 Eliminated Systems LT5 Added Systems LT5/ZR-1 Fluids 1995 LT5 SPECIFIC TOP END REBUILD TRICKS Last edited by Dynomite; 02-08-2014 at 11:44 AM.

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GOLDCYLON Join Date: May 2007 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 9,153	Re: Installing HID fogs Yep I liked the corvettehid.com approach to this as well Dom as their kit comes with the connectors. No spades to tap __________________ GOLDCYLON - 91 ZR-1 #2014 GOLDCYLON - 90 ZR-1 #2794, 4L60e (Formerly Schrade's) GOLDCYLON - 11 CTS-V Arizona State Director 91 WHITE/BLACK #2014. 380 P&P&PCed,Ported Heads, Jeal Long tubes, Corsa Exhaust/FIKSE FM-5s /LED TLs, LED Headlights, Front Wilwood 6 piston narrowlite calipers and rear Wilwood caliper street shop mod,CNCed Coolant Pipes,TPI Cvr,Filter cover,Stainless Bolts, DRM/DOM PROM /ZFDOC mod build #102,DRLs,BMAD with stainless Debris Screen,Coplan Air Blaster, Pioneer APP Radio 4,Brey-Krause HB,Sub Bar,Fire extinguisher seat mount,DRM Coilovers,LEDs everywhere,Compass mirror (orange),V1 DIC hidden display, Homelink sun visor, Carbon Fiber top x3 and APSIS Carbon Fiber interior, APSIS CF Steering Wheel/NAPA Leather, Banski trailing arms, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension) ZFDoc drive shaft safety loop, raptor shift light (orange),AO engineering louver front plate, Console seat cushion, 96CE seats with black custom Sheepskins, ss billet catch can,Viper remote entry/alarm,Cragar Rear Louvers,LED side louver lights, Dewitts Radiator with SPAL fans and a Woods 160 T-Stat 90 RED/BLACK #2794. 4L60e Automatic Stage V by RPM Transmission, TCI Dedicated TCM, OBX Stainless Headers, Corsa Exhaust, SAN Secondaries and Haibeck PROM, Exotic Muscle Coil overs, LED Interior Lights, LED Tail Lights, LED Headlights, 94 Sport seats with black custom Sheepskins , Cragar rear louvers, GS Front calipers, Banski Trailing arms, APSIS Carbon Fiber steering wheel, Front and Rear Baer Eradispeeds, DRLs, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension), Dewitt's Raditor with Dual SPAL fans and a Haibeck 170 T-Stat 11 RED/GREY CTS-V

02-08-2014	#9
XfireZ51 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicagoland, IL Posts: 9,664	Re: Installing HID fogs The blue one is used for older connectors which are usually larger. THE GREEN one I use for ECM pins as an example. There's actually a couple more for the barrel shaped connectors like O2 sensors __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]Former Membership Chairman Former ZR-1 Registry - BOD 1972 Corvette 4speed base Coupe SOLD long time ago 1984 Corvette Z-51/4+3 SOLD 1992 Corvette ZR-1 Aqua/Gray #474 SOLD 1992 Corvette ZR-1 Black Rose/Cognac #458 2014 Honda VFR Interceptor DX

02-08-2014	#10
tf95ZR1 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Northridge, CA Posts: 1,445	Re: Installing HID fogs This looks great! I didn't know special tools existed for changing the connector wires. I'll definitely look into them. What are they called? Nevermind: http://www.ebay.com/itm/JEGS-Perform...91fe4a&vxp=mtr I installed HID headlights with the ballast and wiring a year or two ago. Love them except... when I switch on the OEM running lights (fogs?) my hi beams light up. Or something like that. Will adding HID fogs help this? Last edited by tf95ZR1; 02-08-2014 at 12:13 PM. Reason: Wanted 2