FJ6: is there a factory fog light switch and harness provision?

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torpedo51

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I'd like to put some additional exterior lighting on this thing. I'd prefer to use whatever existing wiring harness provisions exist, whatever slot exists in the fuse panel, and a factory switch put into a blank on my dash.

Where do I start digging?
 
I'm planning on doing the same thing. I haven't done the under-dash research, but it was no big deal at all to run a new wire through the rubber pass-through in the firewall. In fact, there's a little 1/8" extra unused hole in it just perfect for the job. I upgraded the headlight harness a while ago and installed a fuse sub-panel in the engine bay, so I have no need to run to the interior panel - I'll just run to a spare slot on my sub-panel.

As for the switch, believe it or not, you can get an OEM Toyota fog light switch on Amazon for $12.

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The bezel is the right size and it looks 100% factory installed, but it helps to trim back the 4 plastic retaining springs. They're just a bit too strong, and forcing them in might crack your decades-old plastic. IIRC, the switch is rated at 20A, so if you run a low-draw system like LEDs, you may not even need a relay.
 
There isn't a factory harness for fog lights behind the dash, but it's simple enough to run new wires (with a new fuse) from the battery. Don't tap into the cabin fuse block.

The switches I use for my accessories are extra rear defroster switches. They are back lit & have a nice positive feel. Strong switch. They aren't available new any longer but aren't hard to find.
PN: 84790-20050. Cruiserparts.net
Rear Defroster Switch 81-90 60 and 62 Series - Used [84790-90A09-U] - $15.00 : CruiserParts.net, Toyota Landcruiser Parts


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The Factory fog light switch looks like this
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Except it is supposed to be in the far right hand switch position. The one in the pick is in the power antenna position.

Dyno
 
That's funny. What you refer to as a Hella switch arrived to me from Amazon as Toyota part #00550-35976. I don't believe any of the little push-push switches shown would fit in a 62 mount. OP did not specify what s/he drives.
 
I have a two position switch that fits OEM FJ62 slots that I got from Mot years ago when he was in Japan. Switch is really nice but cost me $50 which was a lot for a fancy Japanese switch. they are out there.
 
Super77 said:
That's funny. What you refer to as a Hella switch arrived to me from Amazon as Toyota part #00550-35976. I don't believe any of the little push-push switches shown would fit in a 62 mount. OP did not specify what s/he drives.
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FJ62. I didn't realize there was a difference when I titled the thread.
 
Super77 said:
I'm planning on doing the same thing. I haven't done the under-dash research, but it was no big deal at all to run a new wire through the rubber pass-through in the firewall. In fact, there's a little 1/8" extra unused hole in it just perfect for the job. I upgraded the headlight harness a while ago and installed a fuse sub-panel in the engine bay, so I have no need to run to the interior panel - I'll just run to a spare slot on my sub-panel.

As for the switch, believe it or not, you can get an OEM Toyota fog light switch on Amazon for $12.

51XIIcyyaWL._SX355_.jpg


The bezel is the right size and it looks 100% factory installed, but it helps to trim back the 4 plastic retaining springs. They're just a bit too strong, and forcing them in might crack your decades-old plastic. IIRC, the switch is rated at 20A, so if you run a low-draw system like LEDs, you may not even need a relay.
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Super77, just so I'm clear on this thread, does this switch from Amazon fit the FJ62 rocker panel? Thanks for clarifying.
 
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