Did not get the fog lights on my 2019 premium forester. Figured get them later . Are they pre wired already? If i by the kit from subaru would I be able to swap the halogen bulb for an LED bulb?
I don't know what's in the 2019 but in my 2018 I swapped the incandescent out and put LED in and got a big improvement. I used Philips bulbs, but there are a few brands that make appropriate replacements. Get the ones that have the LEDs in the same position that the incandescent filament used to be. (I'm assuming the 2019 fog lights are like the 2018 ones.)
It looks like the vehicle is already wired up if you go with the kit from Subaru. I broke up the factory installation instructions into 5 parts due to file size; check 'em out below. And yes, the bulbs (H16) can be replaced with LED.
HI, I thank you for the 2019 installation instructions. They worked pretty well for my 2020 Forester EXCEPT for the installation of the Fog Light Relay. Can you help with the 2020 Fog light relay?
Hi !
Just bought my Tumbler Forester ( as I call it ) a week ago. Its a modded base trim. But it doesnt come with fog lights.
Botnik , Would you mind sharing what led bulbs you purchased and where from ?
Thanks so much!!
I used the Philips 12794UNIX2 purchased from Amazon and they're great. I would also consider the Diode Dynamics SLF white, but I've never actually looked at them or a 2019 Forester.
I used the Philips 12794UNIX2 purchased from Amazon and they're great. I would also consider the Diode Dynamics SLF white, but I've never actually looked at them or a 2019 Forester.
There’s one thing i dont quite get.
Why does subaru makes you install a switch inside when the fog light option is already in the left side lever/switch by the steering wheel ?
Thanks so much for the feedback !
Im still not understanding why does one have to buy and install the Switch when i see the fog light option is already installed on the lights lever stick ?
Oh, it was that I could not find where to install the relay.
I looked into the main fuse panel and the fuse panel inside by the switch installation. I did not understand there was another fuse box under the hood ! I finally found it and installed the relay and ALL is well. I just thought there was some difference in the appearance of the main fuse panel between 2019 and 2020 models -- never occurred to me that there would be two fuse boxes under the hood.
Can the fog light assembly (the fog light and panel/piece that holds the fog light) from a Sport, Limited, Touring be swapped out and swapped on to the Base or Premium??? Or are the front bumpers different so swapping wouldn't work??
I swapped the rectangular shaped OEM fog lights that came with my 2019 Sport, which was almost useless during bad weather driving. To use the OEM round type fog light, I had to swap the fog light housing too. I like the new simpler look and the nighttime driving difference is literally night and day....
I swapped the rectangular shaped OEM fog lights that came with my 2019 Sport, which was almost useless during bad weather driving. To use the OEM round type fog light, I had to swap the fog light housing too. I like the new simpler look and the nighttime driving difference is literally night and day....
I used the h11 2800Lm in my 2020 premium. They work fairly well. Enhance the light just a bit. haven’t had any issues with on coming traffic flashing me. At the price for bulbs on Amazon I might pick up a pair of the 5200lm bulbs.
I installed the Alla Lighting 2800lm H11 white LED bulbs. $25 from Amazon. They match the color of the factory headlights well. I couldn’t justify spending $160 for fog lights and I don’t want to be the dick blinding other drivers. I like the look and the little extra light during bad weather. On and Off pictures below
I want to double check if this is the correct one for the fog lamp. It said it does not fit on 2019 Forester even the part number matched. If you have the link, please lmk
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