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Installing Fog Lights in non-V Models

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by taftjr, May 22, 2009.

  1. taftjr

    taftjr New Member

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    Has anyone gotten a quote on what it will cost to get factory fog lights installed at the dealer in models that do not come with foglights? I would assume there are several components involved which include the fog lights, the wiring, and the added switch which I would think would still be on the headlight lever looking at where the on/off switch is on the 2G Prius. Also, I would assume that it would have to be tied in with the headlights in someway so that the fog lights turn off if you use the high beams.
     
    #1 taftjr, May 22, 2009
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    I'm interested in this too, though would prefer being able to control the fog lights separately from the headlights...

     
    #2 dakshah, May 23, 2009
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    Same here. Hope this is an add-on someone comes up with for a reasonable price.
     
    #3 Daishan, May 23, 2009
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    I'd be interested to find out also
     
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    I plan to measure the round part of the plastic inserts and find an aftermarket set of fogs about that size. Wiring them up should be a cinch. I can't believe they only put fogs on the nearly $30K version of this car. >(
     
    #5 nineinchnail1024, May 31, 2009
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    Does anyone have an update on this? I asked my dealer and he said they wouldn'y be able to price it for a few weeks. Thanks.
     
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    No info yet. I still want to get them. I also want the factory ones that are on the V including the switch on the headlight stick.
     
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    To be honest, factory fog lights from any auto manufacturer are notoriously terrible and are just a moneymaker. You're better off getting real fog lights aftermarket. Hopefully they will sell the stalk from the V and then any competent shop can wire them right up.

    Get yourself some lighter 17" wheels and wave out your sunroof at the V owners as they spray fluid all over their hood with the goofy headlight washers. Can't find the picture but it was pretty funny!
     
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    Not as funny as when you cut back in front of me real sharp (assuming you can turn the steering wheel fast enough with that slow ratio to make a sharp turn) and your new 17" tires rub and throw little black chunks onto my clean headlights :)
     
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    ooooooooooooh catfight!!!! All in fun to be sure. I hear ya' about the fogs. One reason why I chose the V - although I did, of course really want the 17"s and tight steering. The LEDs are great but headlight washers, as I said in previous posts and provided the 'spray' pictures, are a giveaway.

    If I had decided on <V I'd definitely be in the camp of getting aftermarket fogs. And would have no issue having a completely separate switch installed in one of the blanks left of the steering wheel. Could then have your fogs on alone or with the marker lights if desired.
     
    #10 DeanFL, Jun 18, 2009
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    Honestly, can't the headlight washers just be disconnected? Especially the ones like me in So. Cal that will never have a need for them. Hopefully they are on their own circuit although I highly doubt it to just unplug the fuse. We'll see or if anyone who already has their V could verify. That would be great.
     
    #11 shawnb2, Jun 18, 2009
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