Possible working solution for rotted fog lamps.
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Beretta1234567
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Possible working solution for rotted fog lamps.
I do not know if anyone beat me to this. But, I believe I found a working solution to all the Z26 fog lamps that have cracked glass and rotted reflectors.
Advanced Auto Parts sells aftermarket fog lamps, part number for the ones with yellow tint glass is: NV-102
They are called "Pilot Auxiliary Driving Light" (I would post a link, but it says I can not do so).
They sell those with yellow tinted glass or with clear glass.
I bought a set with the clear glass and replaced the broken glass and rotted reflectors in a pair of old Z26 fog lights I found in the scrap yard.
They worked for me, I was able to keep the original front plastic piece that holds the glass on.
When I installed the Z26 fog lamps with the new glass and reflectors from the aftermarket set, I had to crimp and use heat shrink on the negative wire so I can keep the factory plug. The H3 bulbs that came with the set had a round male connector, I bought 100 watt H3's with a flat spade connector and it all plugged in just fine.
I did not know what to do with the old bezels, I just threw them in the trash, 32 dollars seemed worth it to me.
It looks very close to the original.
The only thing that I noticed is different is that the fog lamps shine more like driving lamps (Does not have that metal piece in front of the bulb to help flood the light), and the glass is not raised on one side.
I bought my set from inside the store, not the internet, I can not seem find the ones with the clear glass online.
Advanced Auto Parts sells aftermarket fog lamps, part number for the ones with yellow tint glass is: NV-102
They are called "Pilot Auxiliary Driving Light" (I would post a link, but it says I can not do so).
They sell those with yellow tinted glass or with clear glass.
I bought a set with the clear glass and replaced the broken glass and rotted reflectors in a pair of old Z26 fog lights I found in the scrap yard.
They worked for me, I was able to keep the original front plastic piece that holds the glass on.
When I installed the Z26 fog lamps with the new glass and reflectors from the aftermarket set, I had to crimp and use heat shrink on the negative wire so I can keep the factory plug. The H3 bulbs that came with the set had a round male connector, I bought 100 watt H3's with a flat spade connector and it all plugged in just fine.
I did not know what to do with the old bezels, I just threw them in the trash, 32 dollars seemed worth it to me.
It looks very close to the original.
The only thing that I noticed is different is that the fog lamps shine more like driving lamps (Does not have that metal piece in front of the bulb to help flood the light), and the glass is not raised on one side.
I bought my set from inside the store, not the internet, I can not seem find the ones with the clear glass online.
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berettaboi
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Re: Possible working solution for rotted fog lamps.
yes check out 'blazer' fog lights (company, not the GM/chevy truck), they make a few close variations. and also do a quick search, i think from a 95 chevy z71 truck has similar driving lights?
4th one's a charm, 5th one is, beginnning to sound like this is an addiction...
95 black z26, '96 White z26 awaiting new life, and 2.5 mazda trucks
95 black z26, '96 White z26 awaiting new life, and 2.5 mazda trucks
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Beretta1234567
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Re: Possible working solution for rotted fog lamps.
That's nice to know, I will check them out. I have been looking for a very long time for the glass and reflector and found the ones at advanced.
Maybe I can get a couple aftermarket spares for the stock Z26 bezels, I will try the Blazer brand if I find something I like.
Being in the bumper, they seem to break easily from all the rocks & stones on the roads.
Maybe I can get a couple aftermarket spares for the stock Z26 bezels, I will try the Blazer brand if I find something I like.
Being in the bumper, they seem to break easily from all the rocks & stones on the roads.