Can I Really Use 9005s In The Fogs???

[Matt M PA]

I have looked and looked through the site but cannot find the pages that talked about this...it was quite some time ago.

I installed 9005s in the fogs on my '05 Excusrsion..and wow what a difference. I installed the fogs myself (factory lights) and see no problem with wiring, heat etc since January.

I remember reading here that some Cobra guys had problems running the 9005 bulbs where a 9145 should go in the Cobra. I really want to switch to Silverstars, but they have yet to make 9145s. (And, for those of you with '05 SuperDutys or Msutangs...they won't make a Silverstar H13 or 9008)

Have those of you that installed the more powerful 9005 had any issues?

Thanks!

 

[ChicagoMike]

They are going to make the correct bulb. I suggest waiting for it. I ran the 9005's for about a year and my foglight switch shorted out. I don't know if the bulbs are related but I put the stock bulbs back in and will wait for the correct fog lights.

 

[rmgtc01]

Yes, just look at the stocker to the 9005 and cut off the tab that doesn't align. You will have 2 tabs instead of 3 now, but it fits in the slots now and is plenty to hold it in place.

 

[mosconiac]

I was able to wiggle 9005's in place w/o butchering any tabs.

 

[cdn_99_cobra]

Seems the 04's are slightly different. I popped the 9005's in place easily. Very bright and looks great. I have the silverstars as well

 

[eaglesnick]

I've had my 9005s in since I got my car 2 1/2 years ago, no problems as of yet, I was also able to wiggle mine in without cutting tabs.

 

[Matt M PA]

Thanks guys!

ChicagoMike...while it's possible, I'd bet that the switch shorted for other reasons. Relays are used for these things because the switches cannot take the power. I would doubt that the power of the lights goes through the switch...I could always be wrong.

But....I'm still on the fence about waiting or going to the 9005s now.