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Johnny5 · 04-05-2016

So i installed my LED headlights and the new gear and bearings. They look great and are way brighter. Now my only question is for all you people that re-wire or solder the relay to get your fog lights working....is that only so you can use your fog lights and headlights?

Will it cause any electrical issues if I leave my headlights as is without re-wiring or soldering anything? I am not sure if I want to do that yet as IDK if i'll even use the fogs, I've yet to test them on the road yet.

So i am just wondering if electrically it will not cause any issues to leave my headlights the way they are.

Marc Haibeck · 04-07-2016

I found an easy way to ground the fog light relay on the '90 and '91 cars.

The green wire can be accessed at the high beam switch. The high beam switch is located close to the bottom of the steering column. One of the connectors on the high beam switch has two green wires. Cut one of them. If you are lucky the high beams will still work. That means that you cut the wire that goes to the fog light relay. Connect the wire that was cut to ground. Then the fog lights can be turned on/off independent of the high beams.

If the green wire that you cut causes the high beams to become inoperative, reconnect it. It's the other green wire that goes to the relay.

ghlkal · 05-21-2016

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marc Haibeck

I found an easy way to ground the fog light relay on the '90 and '91 cars.

Thanks Marc. Another option I need to remember when I do this mod

USAFPILOT · 10-14-2016

So what is the easiest and best solution today for LED Headlights and Foglights that match in terms of color?

Is there any setup that is just a plug and play system requiring no wiring mods?

Johnny5 · 12-10-2021

Are these GE nighthawks still available? I really like them and would like to buy but can?t seem to find this brand that specifies it?s for a C4. If not available any alternatives that are GOOD quality?

-=Jeff=- · 12-10-2021

these might be similar

https://www.amazon.com/Truck-Lite-27...86022383&psc=1

Matt B · 12-10-2021

Are these making seriously good light? Bright and with sharp edges, no dead spots, etc?

-=Jeff=- · 12-10-2021

Couple shots are with LED fog lights too

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Matt B · 12-11-2021

Wow, that's a lot of light!

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michael857 · 12-11-2021

I converted to GE nighthawks in 2017 by using the elegant method from Circuit Doctor and found it easy, worked well, and didn?t involve pulling apart the dash or turn signal switch to ground out the green wire.

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-solution.html

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04-05-2016	#11
Johnny5 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: New Jersey Posts: 363	Re: GE Nighthawk Install So i installed my LED headlights and the new gear and bearings. They look great and are way brighter. Now my only question is for all you people that re-wire or solder the relay to get your fog lights working....is that only so you can use your fog lights and headlights? Will it cause any electrical issues if I leave my headlights as is without re-wiring or soldering anything? I am not sure if I want to do that yet as IDK if i'll even use the fogs, I've yet to test them on the road yet. So i am just wondering if electrically it will not cause any issues to leave my headlights the way they are.

04-07-2016	#12
Marc Haibeck Join Date: May 2007 Location: Addison IL Posts: 250	Re: GE Nighthawk Install I found an easy way to ground the fog light relay on the '90 and '91 cars. The green wire can be accessed at the high beam switch. The high beam switch is located close to the bottom of the steering column. One of the connectors on the high beam switch has two green wires. Cut one of them. If you are lucky the high beams will still work. That means that you cut the wire that goes to the fog light relay. Connect the wire that was cut to ground. Then the fog lights can be turned on/off independent of the high beams. If the green wire that you cut causes the high beams to become inoperative, reconnect it. It's the other green wire that goes to the relay.

10-14-2016	#14
USAFPILOT Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Spring TX Posts: 1,348	Re: GE Nighthawk Install So what is the easiest and best solution today for LED Headlights and Foglights that match in terms of color? Is there any setup that is just a plug and play system requiring no wiring mods? __________________ 1994 #293 ZR-1 Stainless Works Long Tube Headers, B&B catback w/ X-Pipe, 18" Shelby Series One Wheels, SLP CAI.

12-10-2021	#15
Johnny5 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: New Jersey Posts: 363	Re: GE Nighthawk Install Are these GE nighthawks still available? I really like them and would like to buy but can?t seem to find this brand that specifies it?s for a C4. If not available any alternatives that are GOOD quality?

12-10-2021	#16
-=Jeff=- Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bartlett, IL Posts: 7,169	Re: GE Nighthawk Install these might be similar https://www.amazon.com/Truck-Lite-27...86022383&psc=1 __________________ 1990 Corvette ZR-1 #1051 Watson Headers (2" Primary) - Flowmaster Cats - Borla Catback Late Model IH - Plenum Coilovers - 4.10s Custom Interior NCM Lifetime Member #978

12-10-2021	#17
Matt B Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Beautiful Bavaria Posts: 523	Re: GE Nighthawk Install Are these making seriously good light? Bright and with sharp edges, no dead spots, etc? __________________ ZR-1 #638/1991

12-10-2021	#18
-=Jeff=- Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bartlett, IL Posts: 7,169	Re: GE Nighthawk Install Couple shots are with LED fog lights too IMG_2033.jpg IMG_2032.jpg IMG_2031.jpg IMG_2030.jpg Sent from my iPhone using ZR-1 Net Registry __________________ 1990 Corvette ZR-1 #1051 Watson Headers (2" Primary) - Flowmaster Cats - Borla Catback Late Model IH - Plenum Coilovers - 4.10s Custom Interior NCM Lifetime Member #978

12-11-2021	#19
Matt B Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Beautiful Bavaria Posts: 523	Re: GE Nighthawk Install Wow, that's a lot of light! Sent from my SM-G991B using ZR-1 Net Registry mobile app __________________ ZR-1 #638/1991

12-11-2021	#20
michael857 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Tucson Posts: 6	Re: GE Nighthawk Install I converted to GE nighthawks in 2017 by using the elegant method from Circuit Doctor and found it easy, worked well, and didn?t involve pulling apart the dash or turn signal switch to ground out the green wire. https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-solution.html Sent from my iPhone using ZR-1 Net Registry