replacement bulbs for OEM foglights??

[voyager:01]

i searched a bit but couldn't find the answer..

i have a set of OEM fj40/45 foglights and 1 of them recently burnt out.. i remember reading somewhere out here that replacement bulbs for these are hard to find..

does anybody know a good replacement for the amber OEM foglight bulb??

 

[mot]

What are the chances if Toyota still sells the fog lights themselves that they would also carry the bulbs that go in them?

If you have the PN handy I can check it for you here, but I imagine the result would be the same in the US as well.

Good luck!

 

[JohnnyC]

MOT try these #'rs:
81210B BULB, FOG LAMP
90981-15004 FJ4*, HJ45; 12V 35W 2
90981-15004 FJ4*, HJ45.. -EUR; 12V 35W

 

[voyager:01]

i checked with my guy here at toyota and those p#'s come up as no good.. mot lemme know if u have any luck.. and anyone else who may know the answer please chime in.. tanx.

 

[JohnnyC]

those should be euro and JP #'rs only

i think there are another set of #rs also...i'll do some digging

 

[JohnnyC]

can you post up some really good pics of the bulbs?

numbers stamped on it?

that type of thing

 

[67azcruizr]

can you post up some really good pics of the bulbs?

numbers stamped on it?

that type of thing

Koito 12V35W 672

 

[JohnnyC]

Koito 12V35W 672

you wouldnt happen to have a picture would ya

 

[mot]

Johnny,

I'll try calling Toyota parts in a jiffy, but not 100% sure if they'll be open (Local Toyota dealer was closed today).

HANG ON!!

 

[mot]

How many do you need?

 

[JohnnyC]

MOT you should post up in the 25 section...i am pretty sure they are in demand there

it probably wouldnt hurt to have afew on hand

 

[voyager:01]

thanx guys for the help.. MOT i would take a small handfull of the bulbs just to have some on hand for the future.. but i'm still hoping to find a local/semi-local place to get these.. i don't want to have to spend an arm and a leg on shipping for a little bulb if i can get it somewhere in the states..

MOT.. that being said.. can u get them? and how much would 4 of them cost shipped to USA?

JohnnyC.. i will post a pic of the bulb as soon as i take it out of the assembly.. right now it's still on the truck.

 

[mot]

MOT you should post up in the 25 section...i am pretty sure they are in demand there

You've probably seen it, but I did that after you posted there.

thanx guys for the help.. MOT i would take a small handfull of the bulbs just to have some on hand for the future.. but i'm still hoping to find a local/semi-local place to get these.. i don't want to have to spend an arm and a leg on shipping for a little bulb if i can get it somewhere in the states..

MOT.. that being said.. can u get them? and how much would 4 of them cost shipped to USA?

JohnnyC.. i will post a pic of the bulb as soon as i take it out of the assembly.. right now it's still on the truck.

DO find out if you can get it locally.

But if you can't, I would be able to do it for $15/bulb, plus shipping.

Not sure how they will come from Toyota, but I probably won't feel safe unless I put them in a plastic/cardboard box for the journey.

And shipping might not be as horrible as one might assume from Japan:

-Slow air shipping (3-4 weeks): $7.50 for 1 lbs (I doubt it'll weigh that much though)

-Regular air shipping (1-2 weeks): $12 also for 1 lbs.

Again, I hope you can get it locally whether from Toyota, Napa, Pep Boys, etc... as it would be cheaper, but let me know if you can't!

Mot

 

[mot]

Just ordered a couple to see what they might look like today.

The specs sounded the same though (35w).

I should have them by the end of tomorrow and will snap/post pics so you can all see what we're dealing with!

Any word if you can get one locally yet???

I'd feel like a fool if I charge you an arm and a leg and find out that you can get them for a buck, minus shipping.

 

[voyager:01]

thanks MOT.. i haven't had time to source them locally.. but i do remember hearing that it's a hard bulb to find..


and MOT.. you're NOBODYs fool .. u da MAN..

 

[mot]

I've just got back from Toyota picking up the bulbs.

I'll unpack one (They came in a box), snap some pics and will post.

Drum rolls, please!

 

[mot]

OK!

Here's the realtime play-by-play action of my unboxing of the bulb in question!

Pic 1: Comes in the box that we all like to see.

Pic 2: The PN label nicely covers the instruction of how (not?) to handle the bulb.

Pic 3: Opening the box!

Oh, the anticipation!!!


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[IDave]

Oh, man.

 

[mot]

Should I continue opening the box further or should I stop?

OK, I don't want you not being able to sleep because of the suspense, I'll continue...

Pic 1: The top flap is open!

Pic 2: The base of the bulb is starting to come into view.

Pic 3: Different angle.


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[mot]

I think this would be a good time/place for me to stop for a potty break!

Seriously, I gotta go!

I know I don't have to tell you this and just tell you the outcome (#1 or #2 )) but we can all use a little humor in life, can't we?

Be right back... could be a little longer if it's #2 though!