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2007 Honda CR-V factory fog light question

17 messages,  Last post on Dec 06, 2007 at 6:57 AM

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#12 of 17 Re: Cost [almatti] by zeen

Nov 26, 2007 (10:38 am)

Replying to: almatti (Nov 25, 2007 9:15 pm)
Couldn't agree more almatti. There is a seller on eBay who sells fog lights that will fit the CRV. They can be installed without removing the bumper I am told.
The seller recommends having a car stereo shop install them. I called a local shop and they want $150 to install. The lights cost about $60 on ebay for a total of $210.
Given the cost of dealer installed lights which is largely due to the time for installation due to removal of the bumper, it does seem absurd that Honda didn't at least pre wire etc. so the bumper wouldn't need to be removed.
Fortunately, the headlights seem quite sufficient on my 08.

#13 of 17 Re: Cost [zeen] by blueiedgod

Nov 27, 2007 (11:35 am)

Replying to: zeen (Nov 26, 2007 10:38 am)
it does seem absurd that Honda didn't at least pre wire etc
 
Not sure how you install foglights in the OEM cutouts in the bumper without removing the bumper, but... Honda did pre-wire fog lights, at least on Gen 2 CR-V. there is a connector in the wiring harness where the fogs' harness plugs in on on the driver's side in the engine compartment. And then there is a plg on the wiring harness under the dash where the switch and power up harness plugs in.
 
The bumper on the CR-V is held in place with 10-14 clips, and takes minutes to take off and put back on. No big deal for an average DIYer.

#14 of 17 Re: Cost [blueiedgod] by zeen

Nov 27, 2007 (8:14 pm)

Replying to: blueiedgod (Nov 27, 2007 11:35 am)
Yes. Only 49 steps to install them. Easy as pie.
If they already did the wiring, why not install the lights at the factory? If invoice price were $200 higher, I wouldn't have blinked an eye.

#15 of 17 Re: Cost [zeen] by almatti

Nov 29, 2007 (9:01 pm)

Replying to: zeen (Nov 27, 2007 8:14 pm)
Zeen: Couldn't Agree More. It truely is absurd not to include this in the EX-L package. Now the "foreign" car makers are acting like the Old Domestics . Maybe I should've bought a Chevy Equinox. They include Fog Lights.....Just Kiddin'. Even w/o the Fogs, still like the CR-V. Although the mileage could be a little better.

#16 of 17 Re: Cost [almatti] by zeen

Nov 30, 2007 (12:28 pm)

Replying to: almatti (Nov 29, 2007 9:01 pm)
I like my 08 CR-V too. Even the EX should have fog lights.
Gas mileage has to be better than the Volvo XC90 I was driving although I have not checked.

#17 of 17 Re: Cost [zeen] by blueiedgod

Dec 06, 2007 (6:57 am)

Replying to: zeen (Nov 27, 2007 8:14 pm)
If invoice price were $200 higher, I wouldn't have blinked an eye.
 
Yet, on the prices paid forum, people are willing to travel hundreds of miles to shave off another $100. To each is his own. If $200 is nothing, just buy the lights from the numerous online parts dealers and install your self.
 
I went with JDM knock off lights for my Gen 2.5. They are not tied in to the high beams, and can be powered with just the parking lights on. This is great for fog lights, since in foggy situations you don't want the headlights on, which are up higher and reflect off the fog/snow. I live in Buffalo, and on really bad days, I just have the fog lights on for better visibility without having the headlights reflect off the white wall of falling snow.

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