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how to choose new fog-lights.

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications' started by bmparent, Sep 20, 2014.

  1. xliderider

    xliderider Senior Member

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    Most aftermarket foglight lenses are glued on. The bakeable adhesives are different butyl type adhesives.

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    but does that mean you can bake an oem fog lamp?
     
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    I don't think so. They're also glued together. At least not with the gooey black butyl adhesive.

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    I bought the Ebay kit to replace one broken fog lamp. The kit was very comprehensive with wiring loom switch, relay, bulbs, grills, and 2 lamps with adjuster mechanisms. The lamps were indistinguishable from the OEM, and the complete bundle was less than 1/3 the price of one Toyota OEM lamp.

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    ah ok... oe replacements. I think so long as it's not one of those ebay units where you have to do some rewiring and stuff, it should be ok. has to be plug in play with the current connections.
     
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    You could always retrofit like I did... Hella Micro De Fog Light Retro-Fit | PriusChat

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    Or...Go with some Yellow lens fog housing...
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    Which is what I did on my 2007 until I get my new Hella fogs mounted.
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    I did bake my fogs in the trial run retrofit - had i been more patient it would have worked, however i got hurried and slightly chipped the edges of the lens while lifting it with a screwdriver. I ended up having glass cut to fit the lens and went on my merry way.