If they were free, they're not worth the time to install them. They do little to light the sides of the road (the actual job of fog lights).
I agree and disagree. They don't do much in terms of function, but they do look nice at night. For that reason, I'd install them (if they were free). I probably wouldn't bother if I had to pay what they retail for.
The fog lights should come with instructions and any applicable drilling templates (if you don't have any, contact the retailer or your Mazda parts department). I think you'll have to drill out the fog light holes on the bumper, then mount the housings within the bumper.
I attached a bumper removal PDF that was sent to me by another member. Hope this helps a bit.
EDIT: Lol, the PDF is actually the OEM Fog Light Kit installation instructions, haha. Have fun!
I do believe you are responding to a thread started for the 2nd gen CX-9 and not the 1st gen like what you have. The 2nd gen fog lights are hot garbage. Makes no difference if they are on or off. You cannot change the bulbs in them either. It’s one assemblyThe OEM fog kit from Mazda I don't think requires a new steering column stock. Amazon sells the kit for $300, eBay has them for $280. Here is the Amazon link https://www.amazon.com/dp/ (commissions earned)
I have a 2015 and the LED fog lights are brighter than my HID headlights so these are very worth it to me. I mean my fogs not only light up below the headlights but another 6 feet right and left too. If my truck didn't come with fogs I would totally buy the kit and install it myself.
I've also installed LED bulbs in my turn signals, brake lights, reverse lights, license plate, and everything inside.
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Lol my eyes went straight to the large fog light thinking there's a new design. I have so happy but then I realized 1st gen...I do believe you are responding to a thread started for the 2nd gen CX-9 and not the 1st gen like what you have. The 2nd gen fog lights are hot garbage. Makes no difference if they are on or off. You cannot change the bulbs in them either. It’s one assembly
I do believe you are responding to a thread started for the 2nd gen CX-9 and not the 1st gen like what you have. The 2nd gen fog lights are hot garbage. Makes no difference if they are on or off. You cannot change the bulbs in them either. It’s one assembly
I saw what you linked. The rest of the post still has no relevance to the 2nd gen. You can’t just swap out the bulbs on the fog lights in the 2nd gen.Actually no, the kit I linked in the post is not for my generation, it's for the 2016 & 2017 vehicles.
Was just making a point that there are 6000K and even 8000K led fog light replacement bulbs (with built-in fans) that will double, even triple the stock output. Just don't skimp.
Was showing mine because my fog lights are actually brighter than my HID headlights. Got to know what to buy and I've gone through dozens of replacement LED bulbs since I currently own 3 Mazda's. I know the 2016+ fogs are small but there are some solutions.
I saw what you linked. The rest of the post still has no relevance to the 2nd gen. You can’t just swap out the bulbs on the fog lights in the 2nd gen.
In addition, putting LED bulbs in a housing designed for halogen is a horrible idea. The LEDs cannot reproduce light in the exact spot that halogens can and will therefore not be sending light in the same pattern the engineers intended. How are you measuring that your fog lights are brighter than your headlights? If you’re just looking at them and saying “yeah those look brighter,” then that’s not accurate. Humans are really bad at interpreting what usable light is.
I do agree with you that you shouldn’t skimp when it comes to lighting; both for you to actually use the light, and for other drivers not getting blinded by your lights. By using drop in LED bulbs, you are skimping. Get some Diode Dynamics SS3 in the SAE fog light pattern and build a bracket to use them in the fog pocket. If you don’t like those, there are plenty of other reputable companies that make legitimate LED fog lights, not poorly engineered LED bulbs meant to replicate a halogen and hilariously failing at it.
If you can find a brighter full housing and emitter that is a drop in replacement for the 2nd gen, I’d love to see it! The stock ones are some of the worst I’ve seen
The OEM fog kit from Mazda I don't think requires a new steering column stock. Amazon sells the kit for $300, eBay has them for $280. Here is the Amazon link https://www.amazon.com/dp/ (commissions earned)
I have a 2015 and the LED fog lights are brighter than my HID headlights so these are very worth it to me. I mean my fogs not only light up below the headlights but another 6 feet right and left too. If my truck didn't come with fogs I would totally buy the kit and install it myself.
I've also installed LED bulbs in my turn signals, brake lights, reverse lights, license plate, and everything inside.
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Can you share your wiring?The OEM fog kit from Mazda I don't think requires a new steering column stock. Amazon sells the kit for $300, eBay has them for $280. Here is the Amazon link https://www.amazon.com/dp/ (commissions earned)
I have a 2015 and the LED fog lights are brighter than my HID headlights so these are very worth it to me. I mean my fogs not only light up below the headlights but another 6 feet right and left too. If my truck didn't come with fogs I would totally buy the kit and install it myself.
I've also installed LED bulbs in my turn signals, brake lights, reverse lights, license plate, and everything inside.
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