I've installed dozens of sets of off road lights on various vehicles. I installed two sets on my 100 last Sunday and I wired them up today. I decided that I would tap into the fuse box on the fender well and wire them to the parking lights. Disassembling the fuse box is a PITA. The reason I did this is it sort of makes it impossible to forget to turn them off. I used a Toyota 4Runner Downhill Ascent Control switch in the furtherest left bank below the rear window switches. I'm looking for a differently scripted factory switch. I love that it looks factory and is a good quality switch, but it would be nice if it had a light on it. In my 80 I actually rebadged the switches to make them say what I wanted. However, the 100 switches do not come apart as easily. So tonight was the big night to try them out. I left the driving lights on by accident but because of how they are wired they were not really on. When I went out to the Cruiser to go for a little test drive I hit the unlock button. I was a little surprised as all 4 of the driving lights went off with the parking lights. At first I thought, oh no, what did I do, until I realized I left the lights in the on position. Anyway, if you want to wire similarly. It is a blue wire with red spots on in the row towards front of the vehicle furtherest from the driver's fender. I'll try to get some photos tomorrow. I changed my avatar last week from my 80 to the 100 right after I installed the lights, but I'll post a bigger photo and one of the switch.
Aux. Light Wiring (1 Viewer)
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I believe the ones from the tacoma fit with slight modification. I have one of those OEM Foglight switches in the same position you have yours in.
so why not just put the Tacoma Light switch in?? Here are the parts:
Tacoma fog light switch - 84160-04010
Connector - 90980-11090
Wires with ends (4) - 82998-12340
The Taco black is just a shade lighter than the landcruiser - but I think the FJ is closer or an exact match... you have to do some slight shaving of the Taco switch to get it in the dash
There is also the Fj Aux Light switch that lights up in orange - I think I googled FJ Aux Light switch or something...
Tacoma fog light switch - 84160-04010
Connector - 90980-11090
Wires with ends (4) - 82998-12340
The Taco black is just a shade lighter than the landcruiser - but I think the FJ is closer or an exact match... you have to do some slight shaving of the Taco switch to get it in the dash
There is also the Fj Aux Light switch that lights up in orange - I think I googled FJ Aux Light switch or something...
oh ya
pic for you
pic for you
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Because I'm cheap. I have a hard time parting with the $50-80 I've seen them go for. I have $5 into the 4Runner DAC switch. I'd eventually like to get a different switch but it is low on my priority list. These switches are a lot different than 80 series switches. On the 80 series switches you could take them apart and scrap off the letter and then put custom lettering and reassemble them. The 100 switches are cut out and then injected with the white material. I imagine it is a better switch for longevity but it sucks to modify it.
go test drive a taco with foglights and tell the dealer you will be right back. Go, take out taco switch and replace with a blank and return the taco without letting them see the switch.
in no way shape or form am I condoning illegal activities, its just an "idea".
in no way shape or form am I condoning illegal activities, its just an "idea".
or, go hit the junkyards, u-pullem's.
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All of our salvaged Toyotas get shipped out to the PRK (People's Republik of Kalifornia), seriously TAP and Cal Mini get all of them. They stack them up in the corner and won't let you touch them and then when they get a semi load full they are out of here. It has to be a really really screwed up rig for it to stay in Idaho and then they usually crush them within a few weeks.
rusty_tlc
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You rarely see any car newer than 1995 in our local Pick&Pull, much older for Toyota's
I figured I would add to this post and show the placement I went with for my Hella's. I used the Hella switch provided with the lights and due to having ATRAC I was able to use the empty factory locker switch plate. I looked into purchasing the factory light switch, but WOW thats a lot of money for a button.
zane
zane
I thought it turned out looking nice as well, Thanks! I purchased my Hella's over eight years ago and that is the switch that came with the wiring harness at the time. I have removed my hella's from every truck I've owned and put them on the next truck in line. Just cant seem to part with them.
Zane
