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Old 07-08-15, 11:25 PM
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Default 2006 LS430 fog lamps, 1 bulb or 2?

Has anyone notice that the fog lamps were made for 2 bulbs? Has anyone manage to install the 2nd bulb into the fogs?
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Old 07-08-15, 11:34 PM
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To my knowledge, the empty space is used in the Japanese spec LS430, the Celsior.

I personally took it out, but decided it wasn't worth it. My lights are wide enough as they are
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The second location for a bulb in the corner of the fog light fixture is for a corner turn signal bulb on Celsior / JDM vehicles. The 2-bulb light fixture is common in Japan.
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Easy DIY. I added parking lights on my LS400. It was a similar set up. I found a pair of harnesses for late model Toyota 194/168 bulb. Tapped into my side marker lights, added LEDs & siliconed them in.
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Originally Posted by VanCityLS4
Easy DIY. I added parking lights on my LS400. It was a similar set up. I found a pair of harnesses for late model Toyota 194/168 bulb. Tapped into my side marker lights, added LEDs & siliconed them in.
Did you have to drill out a hole in the fog light for the LED parking lights?
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Yes, drilled and vacuumed at the same time. Then cut out two small notches for the twist lock socket to fit and lock into.
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Very nice work VanCityLS4

The Japanese domestic market Toyota Celsior (LS430 equivalent) has the fog lamps available with 2 lights (and a choice of clear or yellow capsule inside the lamp lens). I was looking for these ($300+ pair) to replace my U.S. OEM version, but I may do as you did and build custom DIY. Any other tips on this? I assume you used silicone glue to seal around the socket even though it twist locks since there is typically no rubber gasket on 194/168 socket harnesses? What size drill bit? Thanks.
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Celsior parts are nice, only ones Im willing to pay for are the JDM visors.. much needed in this region.. Save $300+ & DIY. I haven't done it yet but from changing the corner markers on this car, it's fairly tight to access. Use shrink wrap crimp connectors to link the two.. My harnesses did have gaskets, it took a few bits to get the size right & I used a file to cut in notches. The silicone was whatever I had lying around. I had limited tools, it didnt take much. No condensation after 3 years. SuperbrightLEDs so you never have to change the bulb.
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