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Old Jan 18, 2013 | 06:38 PM
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So my 1996 4x4 slt Laramie edition 1500 has the relay for fog lamps but no fog lamps. I wanted to mount some lights up front and I was wondering where the connection was for the fog lamps. I did see a plug that was unused kind of behind where the license plate would be. Is this the plug for the fog lamps? It has a 3 prong port.
 
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Old Jan 18, 2013 | 10:52 PM
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Black connector, two light blue wires, and a black wire. Right smack in the middle of the radiator support.
 
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Old Jan 20, 2013 | 02:03 PM
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T you I found it. Do you think I could tie in 4 lights or should I be safe and only do two?
 
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Old Jan 20, 2013 | 02:23 PM
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Use the circuit to control relays, run power thru the relays for the lights, can run as many as you want that way.
 
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Old Jan 20, 2013 | 06:24 PM
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Sorry I'm usually pretty good with electrical but I'm confused by what you said... Do you mean that if I connect them to the fog light circuit then I don't have to worry about it? I was also wondering what switch in our truck turns on the fog lights? Is it the headlight switch? Thanks
 
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Old Jan 20, 2013 | 07:16 PM
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There is a separate switch for the fog lights on the 94-97 trucks. Goes in the dash to the right of the O/D Off button.

Use the stock wiring to control relays. Use the relays to actually supply power to run the lights.
 
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Old Jan 20, 2013 | 08:21 PM
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Ok so I have the relays and I have the connector but I dont have the switch next too the or button. So what should I do?
 
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Old Jan 20, 2013 | 11:19 PM
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Get the button from the dealer, junkyard, or LMC truck may have 'em as well. The connector for the switch is probably behind the dash there somewhere.
 
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