Fog/Driving light switches.

[Blanco]

Finally got around to wiring up my Hella 500s today, I installed them a while ago but couldn't locate a switch that I liked. Was going to use OEM fog lamp switches but they are discontinued in Canada and didn't feel like going on the hunt for them.

I ended up finding a couple of basic illuminated rocker switches at a British sports car accessory shop (the switches are actually made in England as well) for $5.00 each. A bit of a pain cutting out the switch deletes to get these suckers in (hence one slightly crooked) but I think the end result looks great and they have a nice solid 'click' feel when you operate them.

FYI - I'm useless with electrical but I found this install link to be super-helpful with wiring up the lamps!

Note: there are two switches, one is for the Hellas up front and the other is for the tractor spot on the back of my roof basket which I still need to hard wire - currently running it off my rear, constant 12v outlet for camping etc but want to use it as a reverse lamp option for those dark winter nights!

The fronts...

The rear spot...

 

[Tucson4runner]

nice set up. i still have my 2 sets of 500's that i need to wire up. and where did you get that v6 emblem youve got on the back of your runner. id like to get one

 

[Blanco]

Thanks man.

The V6 emblem came with the truck, never really thought about it really. Maybe its a Canadian badging? Funny, I was actually thinking of debadging that very emblem today as a friend of mine has a Hilux Surf "4x4" emblem that matches perfectly. If I do remove it I'll let you know.

 

[Tucson4runner]

thats weird that it came with the v6 badge but not the 4x4 one. have you thought about plasti dipping them?