foglights (for pete really)

Post by **petefarrell360** » 06 Dec 2004 03:45 pm

Steve, It appeared to be low mileage, 87000, but there was the usual rust that the 300's suffer from. Pete
PS What's ur email address Steve?

Post by **SteveP** » 06 Dec 2004 03:50 pm

Yeah I expected there to be the usual rust.. If I speak to my mate before hand I'll tell him to bid, but I doubt it will happen as it ends sooner than I thought!

How are you finding your new GLE Hugh?

Steve

Post by **5lab** » 06 Dec 2004 03:58 pm

nice so far.. nicer than a glt imo. not nearly as quick feeling though.

come accross some probs thou, need to fix the dent, sort the rust, add mirrors/fogs, fix heated seats, get a new rear wiper motor cover, and umm

well some other stuff too. cant remember what thou.

Post by **petefarrell360** » 06 Dec 2004 04:57 pm

Hi Hugh,
I've never been sure about MOT rules and regs for foglights, as mine are currently blanked out, as they're not working, just incase they were part of the MOT. I'll get them sorted one day, I believe that there's a bullet connection somewhere in the middle around the valance that comes loose. Anyway, I checked the other 360's and I think I'm going to need to keep the best set I'm afraid, but have a look at the pics below, as they'll be fine once cleaned up. The crack shouldn't let water in and when they're down low it shouldn't notice. It's up to you anyway. As for a wiring loom, I checked quickly and it looks like that's gone from the crashed 360. I can rob another spares vehicle for it should you really need it. If I ever get around to fixing mine or finding what's wrong I thought about rewiring, should be simple enough, they just need to be wired through the headlights, so they cannot be left on.

Got the door strip as shown below, but after speaking to my Dad, I'm not sure how you'll fix it on effectively. They seem to be a bit of a problem. I'm sure you'll think of something, as the after market adhesive strips aren't particularly good. Gripfill or the similar is an option, though more of a bodge.

Pete

Post by **5lab** » 06 Dec 2004 05:26 pm

cheers for sorting that out for me mate..

do you know if the fogs need a relay or owt? i mean if they wire straight up to the switch then i can bodge it myself but i wouldnt know where to nick a relay from :p

hugh

Post by **petefarrell360** » 06 Dec 2004 05:46 pm

On the 360 GLT they go through the dodgy auxiliary fuse box, located on he n/s behind the battery. I'm not sure about relays, however it does appear to use one, I'm assuming you have the Haynes manual, page 397, the relay is E14. Nice big foglamp symbol nearby it!
Pete

Post by **Chris_C** » 06 Dec 2004 07:02 pm

When I put mine in mate, I got a cheap fast fix ring kit from halfords, as the relay for the fogs is about £25 from volvo, and the island had no 360's scrapping. Just swap the crimps on the ends over. The ring kits come with all needed rated wire, and relay, and fuse holder, and they'll clip onto the orig switch. All for £11!!!

Post by **petefarrell360** » 06 Dec 2004 08:02 pm

Cheers Chris, sounds like the route to take then Hugh. If I don't have any joy in fixing mine, I might get one of those kits too.
Pete

Post by **5lab** » 06 Dec 2004 10:29 pm

eh? dont understand that, could you explain a bit better??

Post by **petefarrell360** » 06 Dec 2004 11:20 pm

Me? lol, if you'd like the lights, that'd be fine and you can get the kit Chris suggested to fit them and wire them in. Pete

Post by **5lab** » 06 Dec 2004 11:34 pm

yes please

drop me a mail with yer payment details etc

Post by **foggyjames** » 07 Dec 2004 12:03 am

That GLE SE with Aircon actually went for *170*!!!!! FFS!

I really damn well want AC

cheers

James

Post by **Chris_C** » 08 Dec 2004 09:19 pm

Hugh, forgot to mention, if Pete can't get the nuts out of the valance, then dealers carry them on the shelf, bout £1ea. I've got the part number lying round somewhere...

Post by **5lab** » 09 Dec 2004 01:45 am

tis ok mate, i recon the ones that hold the blankers in will do.