Bambi mode lights

[the sandman]

I just learned that phrase while reading several pages of posts in the search for answers and Bambi mode describes what I want to improve. I encounter deer constantly on way home from work. I would be interested to know what others are using that truly works and what I can replace fog lights with for greater illumination on low beams. I know what fog lights are for and I know what is legal and i know what speed to drive so please don't help me with that. Thanks

 

[07 Boss]

Are you asking how to get your car into bambi mode?

 

[the sandman]

Brother Boss; Im asking for better illumination from fog lights for driving in deer infested areas with low beams on. My fog lights are really usless.

 

[DieHarder]

Then you might want to look at aftermarket bulbs for your size bulb. I've used both HID's and LEDs. I currently run LEDs which are okay but typically you'll see better output from HID's though they are a bit more difficult to live with and take about 15 - 30 seconds before they reach max light output. Prices run from ultra cheap (avoid like the plague) to "OMG" expensive. Last time I checked the better ones were running $200 plus... LEDs are also getting better every year so do some research before laying down your money.

 

[07 Boss]

Brother Boss; Im asking for better illumination from fog lights for driving in deer infested areas with low beams on. My fog lights are really usless.

Yeah, just get some HID Bulbs and ballasts. Get them in the 4000-5000 range as that will give you the most actual lumens and does not have that blue hue to it.

 

[DE_Marcus]

While on the topic how do I get Bambi Mode on?

I wanna run fogs and high beams together

 

[Blue03Cobra]

While on the topic how do I get Bambi Mode on?

I wanna run fogs and high beams together

Wire a secondary, foglight-only switch, to bypass high beam cutoff for the fogs.

 

[DE_Marcus]

Wire a secondary, foglight-only switch, to bypass high beam cutoff for the fogs.

Isn't there a way to program it in the SJB?

 

[Racer47]

Brother Boss; I'm asking for better illumination from fog lights for driving in deer infested areas with low beams on. My fog lights are really useless.

Even if you spend a lot of money replacing the bulbs, the stock fog lights will still be mostly useless due to the reflector and lens design. A brighter bulb will just create more glare in front of you. It won't push more light down and to the sides of the road.

If you want good lighting look into PIAA and Hella. Cost will be $200 and up. You will have to do the wiring. Add fuses and use relays. The results will be worth it.


Slight rant follows: I learned a lot on candlepower forums, now its dead. Bobistheoilguy is still alive and the place to go to learn about oil. Use it while you can. Reddit and FB killed many of the great informative forums. Its too bad.

 

[pass1over]

Isn't there a way to program it in the SJB?

There probably is a way to activate or deactivate that feature using Forscan. However, there's way more info out there on the F150 ecu than the mustang one.

 

[07 Boss]

Wire a secondary, foglight-only switch, to bypass high beam cutoff for the fogs.

It's one click of the mouse if you have HP or ProRacer. Don't know if forscan can accomplish it. Oh, these instructions say you can use forscan.

• • Process:
    1. • Connect the OBD2 adapter to the vehicle's diagnostic port and to your laptop.
         
       • Use FORScan to access the vehicle's BCM configuration.
         
       • Find the specific setting for front fog lights (it may be labeled "front fog light with high beam" or similar).
         
       • Change the setting from "inhibited" or "disabled" to "allowed" or "enabled".
         
       • Write the changes to the vehicle's computer (ECU).
         
       • Cycle the ignition off and on for the new setting to take effect.

 

[pass1over]

It's one click of the mouse if you have HP or ProRacer. Don't know if forscan can accomplish it. Oh, these instructions say you can use forscan.

• • Process:
    1. • Connect the OBD2 adapter to the vehicle's diagnostic port and to your laptop.
       • Use FORScan to access the vehicle's BCM configuration.
       • Find the specific setting for front fog lights (it may be labeled "front fog light with high beam" or similar).
       • Change the setting from "inhibited" or "disabled" to "allowed" or "enabled".
       • Write the changes to the vehicle's computer (ECU).
       • Cycle the ignition off and on for the new setting to take effect.

In my experience with Forscan, it's not that easy. I hope I'm wrong for his sake though.
Everything I've seen, and worked with is like hex codes. Like

727-01-01 B828 01F1 0002
727-01-02 8901 0000 00BB
727-01-03 0000 0000 0032

There will be huge columns and pages like this. The 3 right columns of numbers are what you change to enable or disable options in the ECU. I used it for my ABS module and adding heated seats to the car (wired them in exactly like OEM), so lighting options might be different. Hopefully it's easy like a pulldown or a radio button instead.