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ADD fog light on 2012 Prius 4

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by hbu, Mar 7, 2012.

  1. pauln64

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    Very nice. Do notice any difference at night with the fogs?
     
  2. sfv41901

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    Not really.......these Blazer fogs use a low watt bulb since they are small. Waiting to decide if I go with 3K or 5K HID bulbs. Still a lil concerned about the bowls burning.
     
  3. pauln64

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    I'm thinking doing the mod myself but I want to make sure there is a noticeable difference. When I had my 11, I can tell a difference. I don't know how effective they are being the lights are in the grill. I think I might invest in HID's instead.
     
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    I'm might add that I still have to aim the correctly so that might be why I didn't notice much of a difference. Either way I'm putting HIDs in them as soon as I can :D
     
  5. Steve Type-4

    Steve Type-4 Trading HP for MPG

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    As already confirmed by Sean, the Yaris lights fit 100%.

    Fog lights on! (not wired up yet).jpg

    2 tabs into 2 pockets, 1 screw, 1 hanging tab. The light fits in there real nice and snug. In fact, so snug I can't even attach a U nut or spring nut like I originally proposed.

    Also the lights can be installed without having to remove the bumper - easily.

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    However, the 2006-2011 Yaris fog light switch will NOT fit into the dash panel. It's oversized. It came with an adapter and even with the adapter removed, the switch is still oversized. Exchanging them for the Prius version :D

    EDIT: There's a couple way to make them work.
    1. Hook up a relay so that the fog lights will turn on with your parking lights / low beams.
    2. Jimmy rig an aftermarket switch and hard-connect it to the switch wire bundle.
    3. Trimming the rim of the switch housing (exploring this option)
     
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    That's odd......the switch that came with my Yaris fog lights fit just fine

    [​IMG]
     
  7. Steve Type-4

    Steve Type-4 Trading HP for MPG

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    That looks like a switch made for the Prius :D. The one I received, it's a bit elongated and 2-piece:

    yarisFS.jpg

    I guess for all the peeps interested in tackling this project, look at the switch before buying a kit!
     
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    Looks like they sent u the wrong switch.

    Here is a yaris dash

    [​IMG]
     
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    Steve Type-4 Trading HP for MPG

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    Interesting! Thanks for the reference photo Sean, time to see about exchanging the switch only :D

    I looked at a bunch of other Yaris lights and they seem to sell them with the wrong switch as well, so buyer beware!
     
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    It has the correct switch
     
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    Your install is looking very nice guys(y).
     
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    Oddly enough, I had 2 Yaris kits and they each came with a different size switch. I believe the one with the projector lights fit perfectly, but the one with the "regular" lights didn't fit. I was a little lost considering they were both for the Yaris.
     
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    The seller is sending me the correct switch :D. Going to wire them up this weekend and compare the output from the stock halogen H11 vs a set of 7.5w LED H11 vs Nokya projectors.
     
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    Steve, I checked my Yaris kit and it's the incorrect type as well. What did you ask the seller for him to send you the correct switch?
     
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    This switch problem is going to be a problem
     
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    crap I bet im going to have the switch problem too...ughhh
     
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    I sent the seller a pic of the switch I received and a pic of the correct switch, and mailing back the wrong switch.
     
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    At least the seller is willing to fix the problem.
     
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    Will the pre 2011 Prius lights fit? Anyone try the led fog lights yet?