Okay so I want to install some factory fogs on my 99 SR5. The bumper has holes for them and when I look under there, the harness and connector are present, just not plugged into anything. I popped out all the dash blanks and I don't see any wiring to install a switch. How would I go about hooking these up? Are they just wired to be a driving light so they come on with the low beams? If that's the case, could I just mount them, plug them into the harness at the bumper and be good to go?? I already ordered a factory switch, but if I won't need it, I'll just use it for some PIAAs later on.

If the 4Runner came from the factory, the switch will be on the same stalk as your headlights.

I imagine that if you plugged them in, then changed out the stalk, you'd be good to go. They're rather cheap on ebay.

To answer your question though, you will need a switch.

The factory switch would look like this. Notice the rotating switch for the fogs.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SMP-STANDARD...#ht_1166wt_952

Hmm weird. I wonder why they would run the wiring for the fogs and just leave the holes empty and not put wiring inside the truck. I'd rather not change the stalk out, so could I find the relay/fuse for the fogs if it's wired for them and run power from ignition to it via a rocker switch?

I am sure that'd work just fine.

I would also be willing to bet that your 4runner is "wired" for the fogs, it just doesn't have the switch, since it didn't come with the fogs. If that makes sense...

Yea that makes sense. I guess I was just looking in the wrong spot!

Order some hella micro de fog lights. They look exactly like the factory fogs and they plug into the factory foglight harness. The kit comes with everything you need to install it. Plus they are cheaper than factory fogs and you can retrofit them with hids if you want

Hella Toyota 4Runner SR5 Micro DE Fog Lamp Kit

I was able to wire my 99 SR5 with the factory fogs. You have to pull the steering column plastics. I used this link below to wire the Toyota fog light rocker switch

onoransteel.com/includes/templates/SonoranSteel/TechArticles/ToyotaOEMFogLightSwitch.pdf


PM me your email address and I'll email you the file that shows you what wires to tap into to run the for lights.

The sr5's are completely wired for the fogs. On the headlight switch that sticks off the steering column there would be a ring that switches the fogs on and off. If you go to toyota you can buy the new headlight/parking light/fog light switch but they're typically very expensive so the $13 toyota rocker switch is a good way to go. I have scanned schematics of how to tap into the factory wiring.

PM Sent!

I was gonna go with the Hellas, but I came across a set from a fellow member for a good deal. Only problem is he didn't send the brackets to mount to the bumper. Anyone have an idea where I might get them or should I just try to fab up something?

Yeah my 00 SR5 is wired for fogs, (and there are no fogs)

This instruction is for 2000 Toyota 4Runner SR5. 2WD with 6cyl.

I had noticed in the past that there are connectors for fog lights at the front above the bumper and two round cavities which have removable caps.

Having been caught in a really foggy night going on a windy road to Lake Arrowhead, I decided to finally install fog lights. It took me much longer to locate the proper wiring even with the factory electrical manual. However, it should be much easier for the reader to follow my steps. The mm sizes mentioned are for socket needed and not the actual fastener size.




After some research I was able to find the factory lights at a great savings. Dealer price $432.00 each. I got the same for $170.00 for the pair. Wow.
Fog Driving Lights Lamps Left LH Amp Right RH Pair Set for 99 02 Toyota 4Runner | eBay
The supplier’s description says no hardware or bulb is provided. Only on nut and some flat washers are needed. Mine came with white bulbs.


Below is how I installed them:
After an easy removal of the caps at each side, two 10 mm cap screws are removed that fasten the lower metal bumper to the plastic light housing. The light fixture has two brackets with holes that match the location of the removed cap screws.

1-Fog lamp installed. I put some electrical grease before inserting the connector. A black tape holds the wire folded and shorter.
Just remove it to allow the connector reach farther.



An “elephant trunk” looking bracket fits in a “U” shape opening at the upper bumper.


2-A 10 mm nut (socket size) needed which is not provided with the lights to fasten the “elephant trunk” bracket. I used two flat washers with a lock washer
sandwiched in between to keep the nut from getting loose due to road vibration.



The relay was installed next, since the fuse was already in place.

Where I got the relay:
Fog Light Relay Denso 567 0001 | eBay


3-There is an existing 15 amp (blue) fuse and relay location under the hood at the fuse box.


The dash cover under the steering column was removed by removing the gas cap and hood release pulls. Each had two screws and the must be pushed
toward the pedals to unclip them. The clips help keep the pulls in place during installation. There are four (4) 10 mm cap screws.

4-There were several cavities which must be for switches for different model 4Runners at the cover under the steering column, so I used one of them.



There is a red and white stripe wire located at the bottom and in the middle of the connector. I clipped it, but left a small section just in case I had to reconnect it.
A new section of red wire was soldered to this wire and heat shrink applied at the solder joint. The other end had an insulated connector at the switch.
A second white wire with an insulated connector went from the new switch to a ground screw under the dash.
See above picture.


5-Wire connector which connects the wiring from under the hood fuse box to the wiring under the dash and ends up at the combo switch at the steering wheel.

It is located on the left side behind another fuse block which was removed from its bracket for easier access to connector. Wires to the fuse block can remain connected.


6-The switch fit perfectly in the existing cavity. Toyota part information: PT297-89013-SW.
Only negative point was that the black side rather that the section with the picture of the light must be pushed in for the contact to be made.



7-The final result.

The fog light can only be on with the head lamps or the running lights on. That way it cannot be left on by mistake to run the battery down.
The lights should be adjusted with the provided spring loaded screw so that the center of the light beam is about 3” below the center of the light to the ground.

Cost: Pair of fog lights on Ebay----$170.00 shipping included.
Light switch from Toyota dealer---$10.00 plus shipping.
Relay on Ebay---$12.00
Other parts like wire/shrink tube/solder/nut/washers, were in stock.




If you prefer to install a new light/turn signal switch combo. You would not need to do any splicing. However, you need to pull the air bag and the steering wheel. I could not separate the upper and lower plastic cover of the steering column. Even after the three screws were removed. Besides, the combo switch must be more costly than $10.00. I am sure.


8- There are wires in this harness that could be cut into instead of where I did my splice, but I did not try it. Green with black stripe from the running light relay and black with red with stripe from the connector in picture #5. The red with white stripe wire changes color at this connector to Black with red stripe.


The red with white stripe wire gets grounded through the contact at the steering combo switch/running light relay.
The head or running lights must be on for the relay to allow grounding.

Fog lights===contact of fog relay====15 amp fog fuse===battery.
Coil of fog relay===combo turn/light sw. or new switch===running light relay===ground.
Coil of fog relay===10 amp head lamp fuse===battery



I hope this post will be helpful to reader who likes to install the same.

Hooked up some fogs on a 99 sr5. Fogs won't light up, but when I rotate the fog-light switch, my high beams go on and off. Any ideas? I used the new stalk method

Sounds like the headlight switch stalk might be the wrong part number? There are a few different versions that look very similar.

Mine was all plug-n-play on my '99, but I don't remember which specific one I got (I think it was a Solara one from a similar year).

-Charlie

Yup, I got the wrong switch. Have ordered the correct one. Thanks