Hella Micro De Success!

Talrude · 03-24-08, 10:52 PM

I got my Hella Micro De Installed!

This is a Pic with Hella Only just before sunset.

This is a Pic just before sunset with Hella Fogs and Stock Headlights.

I got instructions written up in my head.

Check out this thread.
http://www.acura-legend.com/vbulletin/f93/hella-micro-de-fogs-installed-17974/
I like his setup because you can do minor adjustment with enough clearance.(Left to Right adjustment if the Light is mounted far back on the bumper frame lip)
I will have a more detail type of pics.(Where to drill and how I ran the Micor De harness)
I saw a unused plug taped up to the Bumper light signal harnes (One red striped wire). I tested it with the parking/head lights on and I got no volts from it. So I used the Hella Harnes.
My GS OEM Fog switch is not working properly with it.
I have to take the switch apart to look at the connectors
The problem is the light intermittently works.
Picutures to come.
The Hella Micro De Harness and switch works great.

So Far this is what I can tell you.

Tools:

Decent variable Drill
Flod light
Flash light
Long drill bit 12 foot long bit that the switch wire can fit through the hole after you drill it.
Ratchet set
Philips head screw driver that is magitized!. (Long and short) That Bumper Light screw is the worst!
Long foot-long skinny flat head screw driver.
Extra Tie wraps
Print all pictures for good reference.

G1
http://www.acura-legend.com/vbulletin/f2/auxillary-fog-driving-lights-install-diy-photos-59885/
G2
http://www.acura-legend.com/vbulletin/f4/oem-fog-switch-help-112218/

Where to by G2 Fog switches
We all know where online to look but check out this link
http://www.acura-legend.com/vbulletin/f4/fog-switch-119341/

Esitmate time

It Depends. Really it does. For starters it will be at least 2 hours.

Bumper removal and re-instalation takes a while.

The drilling may take 20 minutes.

What you have to do.

Remove Front bumper (Search for DIY)

Remove lower dash panel (Search for that topic)

Drill a whole in bumper assembly

Like the pic in this thread.
http://www.acura-legend.com/vbulletin/f93/hella-micro-de-fogs-installed-17974/
Use the Long Flat head and punch a dent in the firewall in preparation for the drilling. Trust me it will make drilling in an angle much easier.

I had to drill a hole through the firewall to run wires from outside to inside.
You have to lay on your back and slid under the dash to see for some. Grab your Flashlight.
The hole is under that silver wire sourounded by that black rubber and plastic. (Hella Wire not showned)Bad Pic I know.

I drilled the hole 1 inch under the accelarator cable in the firewall. it is a save place.

**Easy procedure with a non automatic car
** May be easier on Automatic because you may be able to use the spot the clutch would have been. I cannot confirm that.
Tap into the corner light. Read and back wire? you have to use a test light to probe it to make sure it is it. (Used the Mico De blue wire in its wire harness)
I do not want to risk me forgeting the light is on and drain my battery so I have to have the parking lights on for the Fog to come on.

Pic of that Switch that I will replace for OEM Fog switch

Other links

Factory Fog HID Retrofit
http://www.acura-legend.com/vbulletin/f13/diy-factory-fog-hid-retrofit-84721/

I am Still working on this thread.

Talrude · 03-24-08, 10:58 PM

Moderators please move this to Legend G2. My fault.

Black Type II · 03-25-08, 02:02 AM

12 foot long drill bit?

samblaze · 03-25-08, 02:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Black Type II

12 foot long drill bit?

Yea it took me a second to figure that one out too! OP nice post. I thought some Legends were pre-wired for fogs or am I mistaken?

Black Type II · 03-25-08, 02:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by samblaze

Yea it took me a second to figure that one out too! OP nice post. I thought some Legends were pre-wired for fogs or am I mistaken?

only if optionally equipped

samblaze · 03-25-08, 02:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Black Type II

only if optionally equipped

Hmm, guess I have to get under there and look

Black Type II · 03-25-08, 02:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by samblaze

Yea it took me a second to figure that one out too! OP nice post. I thought some Legends were pre-wired for fogs or am I mistaken?

i just reread ur question but if u r referring to the wires running from the dash through the engine bay down to the lights i do not know if they all were prewired or not

samblaze · 03-25-08, 02:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Black Type II

i just reread ur question but if u r referring to the wires running from the dash through the engine bay down to the lights i do not know if they all were prewired or not

For some reason I though LS/GS were pre-wired but I'm really not sure about it. Maybe I'll do some research tomorrow!

Black Type II · 03-25-08, 02:43 AM

i would make the same assumption as well.

Talrude · 03-25-08, 10:06 AM

Updated a few lines.
I have good Pics, I just have to upload them.
I will be adding more tonight.

I still need to use the OEM fog switch and clean up the engine bay a bit.
Can anyone Move this thread into the Acura Legend Generation 2 area please? I made a mistake and posted it in the RL area.

91LS 3.5 · 03-25-08, 03:53 PM

You gonna HID them?

Talrude · 03-25-08, 06:37 PM

I am not ready for the HID Mod yet but I got an idea.....

Quote:

Originally Posted by bentleyondubs

You gonna HID them?

DSCLegend94 · 03-27-08, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by samblaze

For some reason I though LS/GS were pre-wired but I'm really not sure about it. Maybe I'll do some research tomorrow!

The L models were also pre-wired, at least my 94 sedan was, don't know about earlier years.

n8s94ls · 03-28-08, 10:03 AM

looks good. i had planed on adding a set of hellas on my sedan also, same spot. i also was going to use the fog/tcs switch to operate them. got plans to use the"tcs" botton to switch on/off the fogs in the jdm headlights.

03-24-08, 10:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
Talrude RUDE LEGENDS Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: York Island Posts: 858 Car 1: 1989 Acura Legend Blk/Blk Car 2: 1989 Acura Legend LS Car 3: 1994 GS 6 Speed iTrader: (2)	Hella Micro De Success! I got my Hella Micro De Installed! This is a Pic with Hella Only just before sunset. This is a Pic just before sunset with Hella Fogs and Stock Headlights. I got instructions written up in my head. Check out this thread. http://www.acura-legend.com/vbulletin/f93/hella-micro-de-fogs-installed-17974/ I like his setup because you can do minor adjustment with enough clearance.(Left to Right adjustment if the Light is mounted far back on the bumper frame lip) I will have a more detail type of pics.(Where to drill and how I ran the Micor De harness) I saw a unused plug taped up to the Bumper light signal harnes (One red striped wire). I tested it with the parking/head lights on and I got no volts from it. So I used the Hella Harnes. My GS OEM Fog switch is not working properly with it. I have to take the switch apart to look at the connectors The problem is the light intermittently works. Picutures to come. The Hella Micro De Harness and switch works great. So Far this is what I can tell you. Tools: Decent variable Drill Flod light Flash light Long drill bit 12 foot long bit that the switch wire can fit through the hole after you drill it. Ratchet set Philips head screw driver that is magitized!. (Long and short) That Bumper Light screw is the worst! Long foot-long skinny flat head screw driver. Extra Tie wraps Print all pictures for good reference. G1 http://www.acura-legend.com/vbulletin/f2/auxillary-fog-driving-lights-install-diy-photos-59885/ G2 http://www.acura-legend.com/vbulletin/f4/oem-fog-switch-help-112218/ Where to by G2 Fog switches We all know where online to look but check out this link http://www.acura-legend.com/vbulletin/f4/fog-switch-119341/ Esitmate time It Depends. Really it does. For starters it will be at least 2 hours. Bumper removal and re-instalation takes a while. The drilling may take 20 minutes. What you have to do. Remove Front bumper (Search for DIY) Remove lower dash panel (Search for that topic) Drill a whole in bumper assembly Like the pic in this thread. http://www.acura-legend.com/vbulletin/f93/hella-micro-de-fogs-installed-17974/ Use the Long Flat head and punch a dent in the firewall in preparation for the drilling. Trust me it will make drilling in an angle much easier. I had to drill a hole through the firewall to run wires from outside to inside. You have to lay on your back and slid under the dash to see for some. Grab your Flashlight. The hole is under that silver wire sourounded by that black rubber and plastic. (Hella Wire not showned)Bad Pic I know. I drilled the hole 1 inch under the accelarator cable in the firewall. it is a save place. Easy procedure with a non automatic car May be easier on Automatic because you may be able to use the spot the clutch would have been. I cannot confirm that. Tap into the corner light. Read and back wire? you have to use a test light to probe it to make sure it is it. (Used the Mico De blue wire in its wire harness) I do not want to risk me forgeting the light is on and drain my battery so I have to have the parking lights on for the Fog to come on. Pic of that Switch that I will replace for OEM Fog switch Other links Factory Fog HID Retrofit http://www.acura-legend.com/vbulletin/f13/diy-factory-fog-hid-retrofit-84721/ I am Still working on this thread. __________________ Last edited by Talrude : 03-26-08 at 08:56 AM.

03-24-08, 10:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
Talrude RUDE LEGENDS Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: York Island Posts: 858 Car 1: 1989 Acura Legend Blk/Blk Car 2: 1989 Acura Legend LS Car 3: 1994 GS 6 Speed iTrader: (2)	Mod please move this to Legend G2. My fault. Moderators please move this to Legend G2. My fault. __________________ Last edited by Talrude : 03-27-08 at 10:33 AM.

03-25-08, 02:02 AM	#3 (permalink)
Black Type II Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Jamaica, Queens Posts: 3,661 Car 1: 1995 Blk on Blk LS Coupe Car 2: 94 Honda Accord-4/S Car 3: 1986 Buick Regal iTrader: (2)	12 foot long drill bit? __________________ Plans: Repaint car Granada Black, Custom interior (not that kinda custom), Navi unit, red or glow gauge needles, Hrant floor mats, remote starter Whats done: IS300 wheels, JDM headlights with 6000k HIDs, JDM navi console, LED backlit gauges

03-25-08, 02:43 AM	#9 (permalink)
Black Type II Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Jamaica, Queens Posts: 3,661 Car 1: 1995 Blk on Blk LS Coupe Car 2: 94 Honda Accord-4/S Car 3: 1986 Buick Regal iTrader: (2)	i would make the same assumption as well. __________________ Plans: Repaint car Granada Black, Custom interior (not that kinda custom), Navi unit, red or glow gauge needles, Hrant floor mats, remote starter Whats done: IS300 wheels, JDM headlights with 6000k HIDs, JDM navi console, LED backlit gauges

03-25-08, 10:06 AM	#10 (permalink)
Talrude RUDE LEGENDS Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: York Island Posts: 858 Car 1: 1989 Acura Legend Blk/Blk Car 2: 1989 Acura Legend LS Car 3: 1994 GS 6 Speed iTrader: (2)	Updated a few lines. I have good Pics, I just have to upload them. I will be adding more tonight. I still need to use the OEM fog switch and clean up the engine bay a bit. Can anyone Move this thread into the Acura Legend Generation 2 area please? I made a mistake and posted it in the RL area. __________________

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03-25-08, 03:53 PM	#11 (permalink)
91LS 3.5 AKA Carlton I3anks Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Brooklyn New York Posts: 2,035 Car 1: "92 Acura Legend L Grey/Black Car 2: 91LS Sedan 3.5'd! iTrader: (5)	You gonna HID them? __________________ Im a legend DR.

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n8s94ls Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: maryland Posts: 91 Car 1: 94 legend ls Car 2: 89 saab spg Car 3: 01 navigator iTrader: (0)	damn! looks good. i had planed on adding a set of hellas on my sedan also, same spot. i also was going to use the fog/tcs switch to operate them. got plans to use the"tcs" botton to switch on/off the fogs in the jdm headlights.

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