Retro Fitted Fog + DRL to Facelift Roomster (13) NOT official SK Method

[petrev]

Hi,

 

Couldn't find out exactly how to wire in a genuine Skoda Fit Fog and DRL Kit so used a simple Switch and Relay Method.

No re-coding needed.

 

Facelift Fog/DRL Units (Fabia MC/Black Version) from SuperSkoda

http://www.superskoda.com/Skoda/FABIA-II/Fabia-II-10-12-Facelift-day-fog-lights-MONTE-CARLO-OEM-Skoda-Autoas

 

Foglight Loom (Cornering H/L Version) from Kufatec

https://www.kufatec.co.uk/shop/en/volkswagen/polo/polo-6r/fog-light-wiring-harness-vw-polo-6r-skoda-roomster-cornering-light?action_ms=1

 

Polo Switch (Euroswitch) from eBay

VW Golf GTI MK4 4 Passat 3BG 3B Polo T5 Bora Sharan Headlight Fog Lights Switch

 

DRL Plugs from eBay - 1J0 973 722

 

Relays, Fuses, Fuse Box Pins and Wire from -  http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/

 

ON-OFF-ON DPDT Rocker Switch from Maplin - http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/ip65-centre-off-rocker-switch-n20cl

 

Method . . .

 

Remove Protective Grill Fig. 147 A

then Blanking Plate

First remove Protective Grill per Owners Manual

The Protective Grill removes with a lot of pulling as described.

 

The Blanking Plate is really difficult to remove . . . I ended up having to drill 2 holes in the inner corners and threaded a wire through to pull with sufficient force.

 

When enough force was used it popped out and I fell on my arse !

 

 

The new FOG/DRL Unit clips in and out nicely.

The SuperSkoda supplied unit comes with the bulb holder for a P21W and uses a VW Plug 1J0 973 722

I got a set of plugs with cables+Shrouds made up from eBay but it is cheaper to assemble fully oneself !!!

 

Fog is an H8 bulb fitting.

 

 

LED Bulb from eBay (again)

 

Kufatec Foglight Loom (Cornering H/L Version)

 

If you can wire into Brain and other points and Re-code then this will do the Fogs

I also wanted the DRLs and couldn't find out OEM wiring method for Fogs so decided to do a Relay Switched install

 

Make up a new loom

 

 

 

 

 

Loom goes through the front bumper and tucks into the spoiler quite easily and nicely.

Plugs into both Fog Units of course.

Then comes up just behind the Right Front headlight

 

 

Earth Point - Right Wheel Arch area

 

Loom runs in existing cable tidy

 

Through handy grommet (DSG so no Brake Pedal)

(50A cable is for a second battery in the boot - Spare Wheel Well)

 

Polo Switch vs Roomster (Polo is illuminated Pink ! but I don't mind - much !! )

 

Removal Method - Press in Switch at O Position and rotate right - Then Pull - Switch Assy. comes out.

 

 

From online Euroswitch Pinout Diag and Multimeter

NL-[8] is Fog Signal/Power

Headlight SW Signal is [11]

Alternative is Sidelight SW Signal [13]

 

My Wiring Circuit

 

A grey wire from the Kufatec Kit fits into the space at position NL-[8]

 

 

Headlight signal is [11] White wire - I shaved a bit of wire and soldered my DRL Switch Off signal wire at the back of the plug here.

 

This is what the back of the Fuse area looks like with the covers removed.

I couldn't get to the relay area or the Brain area easily ! so I am glad I didn't have to try to wire anything into the Brain or the relay block.

I ended up attaching my 2 relays (in a modular clip together 2 relay holder) using Velcro to the back cover of the Fuse board.

 

 

Next add the IGN Switched Power Feeds to the Fusebox.

One is a Grey wire from the Kufatec Kit and for the other I got a connector pin from Vehicle Wiring Website. Crimp or solder.

 

Back View - There is a Blue Bar that has to slide out from the end of the Fuse Block to allow Pins to be inserted. Just by position 41 (not shown!?!)

 

 

WIP

 

Relays are now Velcroed to the back of the Fuse Block and the DRL Switch fits in the Skoda position with a bit of reaming to standard Euro SW size - 22x30mm.

 

Fog Lights - French Style.

 

DRL - Kryptonite Green

 

All Done.

Edited 11 May, 2016 by petrev

[petrev]

Can't edit main post any more ?

 

I think this is the right Fuse Block Socket Insert ?

http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/product.php/751/terminals-for-micro-and-standard-relays-6-3mm-blade

 

Otherwise try Skoda / VW dealer . . .

Edited 11 May, 2016 by petrev

[malcster]

Excellent write up sir

Looking at doing this myself at some point

How long would you say from start to finish

[petrev]

Excellent write up sir

Looking at doing this myself at some point

How long would you say from start to finish

 

Hi,

 

Thanks.

Took weeks all told to get all the parts and work out how to do it for the best.

Parts from CZ and DE took about 3-4 days to arrive (Kufatec a bit longer)

 

If you source from Skoda then may be quicker.

 

Loom took an hour or 2 to make up with plenty of soldering and crimping and Tessa taping.

 

Earth eye from loom needed replacing as needs 8mm not 6mm as fitted.

 

Running the loom is pretty quick if you have a DSG/Auto with the handy grommet - Not sure how long if you had to add a hole and grommet ?

 

Couple of hours adding wires and crimping spades to relay holders. Soldering to signal wire. Fitting earth to dashboard mounting point (under dash - just by left knee!).

Fitting switch.

Checking and testing. Re-attaching fusebox and sticking on the relay carrier.

Tidy up wires (a bit).

Replace clip-in cover above feet/knees.

 

Tidy up . . .

 

If you need any extra photos or clarification just ask.

Same for anyone else.

 

Fun little project and I think the Black Fog/DRL units look great as well as (hopefully) actually being useful.

 

Pete

Edited 11 May, 2016 by petrev

[stratosg]

Congratulations.

[NZ100]

Petrev, not a job i'd like to take on myself, but I take my hat off to you. :clap:

[petrev]

Congratulations.

Thanks

 

Petrev, not a job i'd like to take on myself, but I take my hat off to you. :clap:

Thanks.

 

Go on, give it a go !!!

 

[b1ackb1rd]

Great write up, you've scared me off !

[petrev]

Great write up, you've scared me off !

 

It's actually pretty straightforward - Just have to follow all the steps and takes some time, but you can do it in stages (as I did)

 

Buy all the bits !

Fit the lamp modules

Make the loom

Run the loom

Fit the switch and relays

 

...

Edited 3 October, 2016 by petrev

[petrev]

Hi,

 

Photobucket direct links now void :(

 

Slideshow - Probably not in correct order ...... Definitely NOT !

 

http://s1157.photobucket.com/user/petrev/slideshow/SK Roomster 1-2TSi DSG/Roomster-DRL-FOG

 

Pete

Edited 6 August, 2017 by petrev
order ..... Definitely NOT !

[Immelmann]

Great thread, have been thinking about this myself just lately.

 

Hope you are still around petrev as I may be back picking your brains.

 

cheers

[petrev]

Hi,

 

Still around

 

 

 

 

 

[Immelmann]

Hi Petrev, had a bereavement so had other things going on. Now saving up for all the bits. My car is in for it’s first MOT this week and warranty will be finished soon so I’ll be a bit happier playing.

 

cheers

 

[petrev]

On 3/12/2018 at 08:31, Immelmann said:

Hi Petrev, had a bereavement so had other things going on. Now saving up for all the bits. My car is in for it’s first MOT this week and warranty will be finished soon so I’ll be a bit happier playing.

 

cheers

 

 

Hope everything is on the up again.

Good luck with the upgrade.

Any questions, just ask.

Pete

[bodi44]

hi also I'm going to do this installation only I'm not sure how many pins are to be relays that are 4 pin

[petrev]

On ‎05‎/‎01‎/‎2019 at 20:32, bodi44 said:

hi also I'm going to do this installation only I'm not sure how many pins are to be relays that are 4 pin

Hi,

I just used one relay for switching power on each circuit. 1 for Fogs and 1 for DRL .