Simple Plug n Play Fog Lights For C Models 1 and 2

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  1. WD0AFQ

    WD0AFQ Active Member

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    That may be why they are so bright. Maybe I need to put an H 16 in there and save these for the headlights. I am telling you, these I got are too bright for in town use unless there is a lot of fog. Maybe why they are called "fog lights". Mine should not be used as driving lights. Interesting. Never had a fog light on a car that was too bright before. I am interested in what others think about this kit.
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    The H11 bulb is 55w, the H16 bulb is only 35w so there will be a difference.
     
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    That makes sense. Wonder why they put 55 watt lights in this package? I am not complaining. When the fog comes, hey, I am ready.
    Heading to Pigeon Forge in the morning. Maybe I will see some fog.;)
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    So your kit has the H11 bulbs?

    Great, I ordered a high end vled h16 bulb and of course it sounds like it was not correct?. Are h11 and h16 interchangeable - just a different output rating? Seems odd that they would have a different bulb # for output.
     
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    They are not interchangeable.

    H11 has this connector:
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    While the H16 bulb has this one:

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    It looks like the connector "might" work, but the bulb won't mount into the H11 slot.
     
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    Thanks ztanos - I guess ironically the sylvania link steered me wrong. For others reading at the end, validate the bulb in your kit, do not use an online lookup tool. ;) I am now out 60 bucks.
     
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    I don't know about aftermarket kit of your fog lights but in my C4 I'm using H11 HID in them.
     
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    That link is great for factory setups... it can't verify aftermarket. But look on the bright side. You should be able to sell your set to someone on the forum. :oops:
     
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    I just bought this kit, hopefully the install is not too bad as it's my first attempt at modifying a car. It should arrive tomorrow so I'll try to get to it this weekend or next.
     
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    Should be easy peasy... the hardest part will be deciding where to mount the ballasts.
     
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    Just ordered this kit, hopefully it's pretty straight forward. seems like most of it is just running the wires, zip tying, and tapping 2 wires for the switch.
     
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    It is simple to hook up per the instructions, which is how I did it. Many have varied but I wanted it like the instructions did it. If you have any trouble hollar. I can give you my email address.
    Just ordered the automatic headlight sensor. Will be really happy to get it installed. I hate turning on the lights or forgetting to sometimes. Maybe it will be straight forward hookup also.
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    I'll post up here if I have any issues. Thanks!
     
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    anyone tried the fog light kit for the 2013 prius c model yet? or think that it'll fit in the 2013 c model's fog light housing?
     
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    It should fit, nothing in regards to this kit has changed.
     
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    Got the kit today. Looks pretty good. Will have to spend some time mocking this up before installing. There's quite a bit of wire routing.

    There looks to be a vent on the back of the fog light housing that is plugged up but I kept it in since I didn't see anything about removing it.


    Also put some yellow h11s in there for that extra ricer look that I like. IMG_2127.JPG IMG_2128.JPG IMG_2130.JPG IMG_2131.JPG IMG_2132.JPG IMG_2133.JPG
     
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    You will like them. Simple install too. Just takes a little time.
    dan
     
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    IMG_2164.JPG I read through the manual a few times and have a pretty good understanding.

    Installed the fogs into the bezels already but not yet on the car.

    Question: It comes with a pack of 4 phillips screws. Installing the fog lights into the housing only required one each, total 2. What are the other 2 for?
     
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    I had two extra also. Not sure why. I put the on/off switch in the hole where instructions said, closest to steering wheel. Can't see it. Yesterday I moved it to the one next to the door while installing my automatic headlight module.
    dan
     
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    How is the automatic headlight module? Was it simple to install? This (and pulling up hills with little effort) are the only two things I miss from my Corolla Matrix
     
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