OEM Fog Lights VS Non-OEM Covers With Aftermarket Kit VS Blinglights

radioprius1 · 10-28-2009, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by mgb4tim

that's a pretty good idea. Is there a reason NOT to have them on with your headlights (low beams only)?

I think it's illegal in Canada or something. I live in Louisiana so I'm pretty sure I'll never find my way up there!

rachaelseven · 10-30-2009, 11:57 PM

As previously mentioned, the DOT marking is the only meaningful difference between the $40 kit and the OEM lights. You're stuck with the same OEM cover/adapter thingies no matter which lights you get, unless you want to hack up the blanks and do the blinglight thing. So the only real decisions in my mind are:

1. Do you care about DOT markings? If not, get the Yaris eBay kit. If yes, buy the OEM lights.

2. Which wiring method to use? You have 3 main choices:

Factory stalk switch (my choice, most difficult).
Some dash mounted switch, like the Yaris switch or another similar switch, less difficult, but slightly less elegant.
Relay off the headlights from under the hood (no unsightly switch and all wiring in the much easier to access underhood area, no messing with dash).

silverfog · 10-31-2009, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by rachaelseven

[*]Relay off the headlights from under the hood (no unsightly switch and all wiring in the much easier to access underhood area, no messing with dash).[/LIST]

Best visibility in thick fog is with fog lights and sidelights only. To be forced to have headlights on at the same time sounds to me counter-productive. I used OEM kit with dashboard switch circuit only operable with ignition on. This seemed the easiest installation and also the most practical.

yadax3 · 10-31-2009, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by silverfog

Best visibility in thick fog is with fog lights and sidelights only. To be forced to have headlights on at the same time sounds to me counter-productive. I used OEM kit with dashboard switch circuit only operable with ignition on. This seemed the easiest installation and also the most practical.

Does "OEM kit" mean you bought all OEM parts or is there an all-OEM kit available?

silverfog · 10-31-2009, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by yadax3

Does "OEM kit" mean you bought all OEM parts or is there an all-OEM kit available?

Bought housing from one dealer and lights from another. Both refused to carry out this mod.

View Poll Results: Do you have fog lights on your 2010 Prius?
Yes, they came with the car as original equipment	3	11.11%
Yes, they are Blinglights	0	0%
Yes, they were retrofitted using all OEM parts	1	3.70%
Yes, they were retrofitted using some aftermarket parts	4	14.81%
No, I don't have fog lights	19	70.37%
Voters: 27. You may not vote on this poll

10-30-2009, 11:57 PM	#12
rachaelseven Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Adams, MA Posts: 580 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: IV Package: Solar Roof Thanks: 87 Thanked 144 Times in 86 Posts Friends: 4	Re: OEM Fog Lights VS Non-OEM Covers With Aftermarket Kit VS Blinglights As previously mentioned, the DOT marking is the only meaningful difference between the $40 kit and the OEM lights. You're stuck with the same OEM cover/adapter thingies no matter which lights you get, unless you want to hack up the blanks and do the blinglight thing. So the only real decisions in my mind are: 1. Do you care about DOT markings? If not, get the Yaris eBay kit. If yes, buy the OEM lights. 2. Which wiring method to use? You have 3 main choices: Factory stalk switch (my choice, most difficult). Some dash mounted switch, like the Yaris switch or another similar switch, less difficult, but slightly less elegant. Relay off the headlights from under the hood (no unsightly switch and all wiring in the much easier to access underhood area, no messing with dash).

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