9006 to h3 conversion?

[nuwde]

I just bought depo fog lamps from ebay like this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/88-90-BMW-E34-5-Series-Fog-Lights-Projector-Beam_W0QQitemZ7997108773QQcategoryZ33709QQrdZ1QQcm dZViewItem

My OEM were not the ellipsoid and I have a 9006 wire. How do I make it fit the ones I just bought? Thanks for the help!

Edwin

[shragon]

not sure if that's really h3. stock ellipsoid fogs on e34's are h1.

i'm assuming you're going to have to do some rewiring.

[nuwde]

any ideas on rewiring? do you mean rewire my car or rewire the fog lamp?

[632 Regal]

you just have to get the end terminals, been there and done it. they dont work perfect but work none the less. Look on the real oem site for europian cars fog lights...Ill search but know that its almost impossible to get the correct terminals.

[nuwde]

which end terminals am I looking for? they are euro spec fog lamps?

[joreb0]

which end terminals am I looking for? they are euro spec fog lamps?

I bought the same exact fog lights a week ago and if you're not picky about your connectors, you can modify your existing 9006 connector to fit H1 receptacle on the Depo fogs (it's not H3 like you said). I used a scribe to enlarge the holes in the 9006 connector to accommodate the H1 rounded prongs (the 9006 have spades). You can use any similar tool like a small screwdriver for example to accomplish this. Do not overdo it because you want it to have a tight fit.

[nuwde]

I bought the same exact fog lights a week ago and if you're not picky about your connectors, you can modify your existing 9006 connector to fit H1 receptacle on the Depo fogs (it's not H3 like you said). I used a scribe to enlarge the holes in the 9006 connector to accommodate the H1 rounded prongs (the 9006 have spades). You can use any similar tool like a small screwdriver for example to accomplish this. Do not overdo it because you want it to have a tight fit.

hey you got pics? that would help a lot. thanks!

[joreb0]

hey you got pics? that would help a lot. thanks!

Here are some pics. Hope they help.

[632 Regal]

seal where the lens and body of the light come together with urethane, I had one leak on me...youll want to seal that connector deal too.

[joreb0]

seal where the lens and body of the light come together with urethane, I had one leak on me...youll want to seal that connector deal too.

I did, with black rubber sealant all around the lens. Good idea on sealing the connector also. I'll do that this weekend.

[nuwde]

thanks for the pics. gonna try it out now.

what did you use to seal it?

[joreb0]

thanks for the pics. gonna try it out now.

what did you use to seal it?

DURO black rubber sealant

[nuwde]

My fog lamps are in and working! :) thanks a lot!

Now to get the sealant. Can I get that at any car parts store?

[joreb0]

My fog lamps are in and working! :) thanks a lot!

Now to get the sealant. Can I get that at any car parts store?

Most hardware and auto parts store will have something similar. Does not have to be the same brand, just get something black.