How to install fog lights: Hot topics and practical guides on the Internet in the past 10 days
Recently, the topic of car modification has become more popular on major social platforms, especially the amount of discussions related to the installation of fog lights has increased significantly. This article combines hotspot data from the entire network to provide you with a guide to the entire fog lamp installation process, and attaches a statistical table of modification demand for popular models.
1. Hot topics in car modification in the past 10 days

| Ranking | Topic keywords | Search volume increase | Related platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fog light legal modification | +320% | Douyin/Understanding Car Emperor |
| 2 | LED fog light comparison | +215% | car home |
| 3 | Fog light wiring tutorial | +180% | Station B/Zhihu |
| 4 | Original fog lamp price | +150% | Taobao/JD.com |
2. Analysis of the whole process of fog lamp installation
1. Preliminary preparation
•Legality confirmation:According to the "Motor Vehicle Safety Technical Inspection Items and Methods", fog lamp modifications must comply with GB4785 standards, and the color temperature must not exceed 4300K
•Tool list:Phillips screwdriver, wire strippers, insulation tape, multimeter, waterproof sealant
2. Installation steps
| steps | Operational points | Time consuming reference |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Remove the front bumper | 20-40 minutes |
| 2 | Position the mounting holes | Need to measure the original car reserved space |
| 3 | line connection | It is recommended to connect ACC relay |
| 4 | Waterproof treatment | Sealant must be used |
3. Modification data of popular models
| car model | Original fog lamp price | Third-party accessories prices | Labor time fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Civic | 680-850 yuan | 300-500 yuan | 200 yuan |
| Toyota Corolla | 720-900 yuan | 350-550 yuan | 180 yuan |
| Volkswagen Lavida | 600-780 yuan | 280-450 yuan | 150 yuan |
3. Precautions
•Circuit safety:It is recommended to install an independent fuse (10A recommended)
•Lighting angle:The irradiation range should be lower than the low beam, and the horizontal angle should not exceed 45 degrees.
•Annual inspection requirements:Some areas require that the fog light switch must be linked to the width indicator light.
4. Hot topics of discussion among netizens
According to voting data on Zhihu platform:
| Controversial topics | support rate | Opposition rate |
|---|---|---|
| Do I need original fog lights? | 42% | 58% |
| Yellow vs white fog lights | 67% | 33% |
| Possibility of self-installation | 38% | 62% |
Recent popular modification cases on Douyin show that the modification plan using an integrated design of LED fog lights + daytime running lights has attracted the most attention, but professionals remind that such modifications may affect penetrability in rainy days. It is recommended that car owners choose according to the actual driving environment. In foggy northern areas, gold light fog lamps are given priority.
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