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Fog light modification with Toyota OEM fog switch

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Old 02-19-11, 12:30 AM
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Could be from a Tacoma or a Sienna. I think those are the only 2 I can think of that have a similar switch.

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Old 02-19-11, 01:02 AM
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Here is the additional info on the Toyota fog switch and retrofit that I have done. I took some photos while doing the trial and error approach. For those who might be interested in DIYing, I will let the pics tell you some key info in order to make the mod work. However, do it at your own risk/your own way and I will not hold any responsibility if you damaged your car and/or yourself. Good luck

1. Fog light switch:
Fog light modification with Toyota OEM fog switch-img_4794.jpg

2. Connection diagram:
Fog light modification with Toyota OEM fog switch-img_4826.jpg

3. Indicator and back-light swap (i.e. amber and green light swap):
Fog light modification with Toyota OEM fog switch-lightswitch.jpg

4. OEM harness retrofit (or on your own more creative way ):
I can't get the OEM harness to work as it only lights up passenger side fog. I think it could be due to the tapped wires that I used are 16 gauge. Fog light modification with Toyota OEM fog switch-retrofit.jpg

5. Re-use OEM harness sleeve (optional):
For a cleaner look, use the OEM harness sleeve to cover/contain the 2 tapped wires in the engine bay and knee panel; the sleeve is long enough to cover all the way from the fuse box to the interior knee panel.
Fog light modification with Toyota OEM fog switch-img_4845.jpg
Old 02-19-11, 09:15 AM
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great mod!



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Old 02-19-11, 09:49 AM
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how much that switch and harness cost you?

nice job!
Old 02-19-11, 11:10 AM
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Great job Louis.
Old 02-19-11, 01:23 PM
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Thanks for sharing it. Great OEM look. Hell of a Job
Old 02-19-11, 02:40 PM
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Takes a lot of patience! You did a nice job, Louis!
Old 02-19-11, 09:32 PM
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Looks awesome! Now i do not need to look it up in the wire diagram!

Great job Louis!
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Thanks for everyone's compliment.

Yes, the wiring diagram took the longest to research and figure out. I hope my finding save time for those who will want to try out.
Old 02-19-11, 10:56 PM
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I added this switch recently as well and you really don't need the harness and can use butt connectors to save yourself some money.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/FJ-CR...Q5fAccessories

^^^ was the cheapest switch that I found, really fast shipping btw and out of socal.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/FJ-CR...Q5fAccessories

They also have the switch/harness combo for about $30 more.



Diagram on how to wire the switch without the harness.

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Old 02-20-11, 07:48 AM
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I like the look of the OEM switches, but they are a bit pricey. I needed 3 switches for my mods (Fogs, DRLs & Nav), so I went with these that have been mentioned before. I got all 3 for the price of 1 OEM:

http://www.oznium.com/gsw-45-led
Old 02-20-11, 11:29 AM
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I assume that part of the wiring is that one has to access and tap into the control **** / switch on the steering column. Is this modivacation still doable if the vehicle has electronic tilt / telescopic column?
Old 02-20-11, 11:38 AM
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Nope, this mod does not need to tap wire to the **** / switch on the steering column. However, if you want the Toyota fog switch back-light to lit when you turn on the parking/head light, you need to tape to interior power resource. I tapped to the sunshade switch.
Old 03-09-11, 09:51 AM
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Great DIY, I wish I can do this on my SC. Been researching for the SC for quite a while.

Thanks for this DIY.
Old 03-23-11, 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by mandyfig
Great DIY, I wish I can do this on my SC. Been researching for the SC for quite a while.

Thanks for this DIY.
Mandy,

I have already figured this out for the SC...DIY soon....


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