Fog light indicator and lights do not work

[pengwen4646]

Help

I have a 22 SR5P. I installed remote start and somewhere in the process I impacted my fog lights. Fuse under dash is good. Fog lights are factory.
I did not touch anything on the left side of the steering column where the fog light switch is at.

Note: Installed N2 remote start - it is working fine and is secured under right side of dash.

Thanks in advance

 

[rigtec]

Help

I have a 22 SR5P. I installed remote start and somewhere in the process I impacted my fog lights. Fuse under dash is good. Fog lights are factory.
I did not touch anything on the left side of the steering column where the fog light switch is at.

Note: Installed N2 remote start - it is working fine and is secured under right side of dash.

Thanks in advance

Hi pengwen4646,

I'll start with a couple of questions: (1) Do your fog-lights work? ...you mentioned the fog-light Indicator, but no mention the fog-lights themselves(?)!

(2) "The fog-light Indicator will not work if the High-Beams are on" ...have you checked that? I'm Not trying to be a smart-arse, but before we can begin to trouble-shoot this problem (and since I'm Not there), I need to ask you a few more questions!

(3) There are 3 Head-light fuses are under the hood [ENG RM]: (2) 10A & (1) 20A But I don't suspect any of those b/c ya didn't blow 3 fuses at one time! I'm considering the ACC fuse 7.5A, and ECU-IG2 10A. [ENG RM] Those will affect the HIGH & LOW-Beam Head-light relays, and the fogs if they're not working!

(4) Then there are the H-LP LOW & H-LP HIGH Relays [Near the Electrical power entrance] (see 2ga White wire coming into the main fuse-box!) I'll look for your input b-4 I can go any further with diagnostic analysis on this...

~rig~ Best!

 

[rigtec]

Hi pengwen4646,

I'll start with a couple of questions: (1) Do your fog-lights work? ...you mentioned the fog-light Indicator, but no mention the fog-lights themselves(?)!

(2) "The fog-light Indicator will not work if the High-Beams are on" ...have you checked that? I'm Not trying to be a smart-arse, but before we can begin to trouble-shoot this problem (and since I'm Not there), I need to ask you a few more questions!

(3) There are 3 Head-light fuses are under the hood [ENG RM]: (2) 10A & (1) 20A But I don't suspect any of those b/c ya didn't blow 3 fuses at one time! I'm considering the ACC fuse 7.5A, and ECU-IG2 10A. [ENG RM] Those will affect the HIGH & LOW-Beam Head-light relays, and the fogs if they're not working!

(4) Then there are the H-LP LOW & H-LP HIGH Relays [Near the Electrical power entrance] (see 2ga White wire coming into the main fuse-box!) I'll look for your input b-4 I can go any further with diagnostic analysis on this...

~rig~ Best!

Hmmm... :suspicious:

..."No Reply:" I have hundreds of pages of wiring Diagrams/Schematics for when someone asks for help... perhaps next time I won't be so quick to spend 2 hours, thoroughly checking "a Junior member's" Electrical System(s)! :nono: ..."We ALL" have better things ta do than researching someone else's truck's failure issues, only to be ignored after posting! "BTW; I did shoot him a PM days ago!"

~rig~ Best to ALL!

 

[honda250xtitan]

Hmmm... :suspicious:

..."No Reply:" I have hundreds of pages of wiring Diagrams/Schematics for when someone asks for help... perhaps next time I won't be so quick to spend 2 hours, thoroughly checking "a Junior member's" Electrical System(s)! :nono: ..."We ALL" have better things ta do than researching someone else's truck's failure issues, only to be ignored after posting! "BTW; I did shoot him a PM days ago!"

~rig~ Best to ALL!

happens. i've had lengthy responses typed up to other questions, usually i delete all and do a short one line smar arse response instead. :shrug:

 

[rigtec]

happens. i've had lengthy responses typed up to other questions, usually i delete all and do a short one line smar arse response instead. :shrug:

LOL!ound:

True that, ...but I try to be fair to everyone here on forum, even if they are less than considerate in return: "b/c I happen to believe in KARMA/Reaping what-cha sow!"

~rig~ Thank you for your comment honda250xtitan, 'tis much appreciated!!

 

[Humble Leader]

happens. i've had lengthy responses typed up to other questions, usually i delete all and do a short one line smar arse response instead. :shrug:

LMAO

LOL!ound:

True that, ...but I try to be fair to everyone here on forum, even if they are less than considerate in return: "b/c I happen to believe in KARMA/Reaping what-cha sow!"

~rig~ Thank you for your comment honda250xtitan, 'tis much appreciated!!

haha I like your posts buddy. I learn from them and the editing is top notch with the bold, colours italics , etc. don't stop posting, think of all the people you've helped, even if it means the odd time someone doesn't reply. who knows, maybe their rig was totaled, they got sick, family emergency, away for work. who knows!

 

[honda250xtitan]

LMAO



haha I like your posts buddy. I learn from them and the editing is top notch with the bold, colours italics , etc. don't stop posting, think of all the people you've helped, even if it means the odd time someone doesn't reply. who knows, maybe their rig was totaled, they got sick, family emergency, away for work. who knows!

plus....his info will come up if you use the search function properly. so he might end up helping someone else anyways. forums+search function= amazing

 

[rigtec]

LMAO


haha I like your posts buddy. I learn from them and the editing is top notch with the bold, colours italics , etc. don't stop posting, think of all the people you've helped, even if it means the odd time someone doesn't reply. who knows, maybe their rig was totaled, they got sick, family emergency, away for work. who knows!

You are Soooo Right Humble Leader; these are things that we always have to consider when conflicts arise! BTW: I love your credo in your profile: "A mistake that makes you humble is much better than an achievement that makes you arrogant!!!" I Love That! :high5: I learn a lot from your posts too "H.L.!"

~rig~ Thank you for posting here, Best to you & yours!

 

[Humble Leader]

You are Soooo Right Humble Leader; these are things that we always have to consider when conflicts arise! BTW: I love your credo in your profile: "A mistake that makes you humble is much better than an achievement that makes you arrogant!!!" I Love That! :high5: I learn a lot from your posts too "H.L.!"

~rig~ Thank you for posting here, Best to you & yours!

hahaha my credo is born from mistakes and experience. when I was young like my very early 20s right out of university I always wanted to be the smartest in the room, thought that's what you had to do to make it, because that's what gets you to the next step right? but I learned in my first 5 or so years in the real world that you never want to be the smartest in any room. doesn't matter what job, hobby, career, etc. it's more important to ask the right questions than it is to always have the answer

 

[rigtec]

hahaha my credo is born from mistakes and experience. when I was young like my very early 20s right out of university I always wanted to be the smartest in the room, thought that's what you had to do to make it, because that's what gets you to the next step right? but I learned in my first 5 or so years in the real world that you never want to be the smartest in any room. doesn't matter what job, hobby, career, etc. it's more important to ask the right questions than it is to always have the answer

"You haven't lied yet... "H.L.!":usa2: "Love that!"

 

[02SE]

I'm wondering if the OP didn't have his low-beams turned on first.

 

[rigtec]

I'm wondering if the OP didn't have his low-beams turned on first.

...Perhaps we'll Never Know 02SE? :noidea:

 

[Saker]

[MENTION=83083]rigtec[/MENTION]

Maybe [MENTION=128054]pengwen4646[/MENTION] is just too embarrassed to return and post his 7th post because he failed to actually have the fog light switch on or high beam switch left on!

Who knows :shrug:, we've all done stupid things and learned from them.

Don't stop helping us Greg!

 

[rigtec]

[MENTION=83083]rigtec[/MENTION]

Maybe [MENTION=128054]pengwen4646[/MENTION] is just too embarrassed to return and post his 7th post because he failed to actually have the fog light switch on or high beam switch left on!

Who knows :shrug:, we've all done stupid things and learned from them.

Don't stop helping us Greg!

LOL, Thank you Keith, you are Too Kind for words! ...and I hope he's Not too embarrassed to view his own help request; we ALL have weaknesses in different areas in life, so here's a good opportunity to learn that lil' lesson, LOL!

"Best to you!"

 

[2004-4RunnerV8]

Great Reply - Please help!

Hmmm... :suspicious:

..."No Reply:" I have hundreds of pages of wiring Diagrams/Schematics for when someone asks for help... perhaps next time I won't be so quick to spend 2 hours, thoroughly checking "a Junior member's" Electrical System(s)! :nono: ..."We ALL" have better things ta do than researching someone else's truck's failure issues, only to be ignored after posting! "BTW; I did shoot him a PM days ago!"

~rig~ Best to ALL!

Hello, you seem very knowledgeable and I am sorry that person didn't reply. Sorry to be responding to an old thread but I just joined and haven't figured out how to start a new thread. This is kind of urgent.

I have a 2004 Toyota 4Runner. I don't really drive it and long story why I am keeping it. Well, the garage I take it to for inspection failed it for a couple reasons, but this one is because the OEM fog lights. My brother in law said there's a short somewhere. I think he said "power through both wires", if that makes sense. He said he tested the relay and the fuse, both good. Oh, and no light on the dash. Same story this person on the thread stated.

I am not sure which fuse(s) or relay(s) he looked at. He was a mechanic so I am guessing he checked everything, but I have to ask him. I hate bothering people. But can you please tell me what I can check?

Please be easy on me. I am a woman that tries to do everything on my own. Soooo, that said, about a year ago, I replaced the Rear Hatch Latch Actuator. That is in the trunk. I bought a part from Amazon. Not to sound stupid, but is it possible, that I knocked anything off in there that caused the short in the fog lights?

And I know this is not the right topic for this, but it also failed for gas tank straps. My brother-in-law will replace, however, the "cover" is also rotted. The quote the garage gave did not have the cover in it, so not sure if it is needed for inspection, but it is rotted and I am not sure what the correct part number is to replace it. I will start a new thread (if I can figure out how) on this. I am sorry for the long post. I have to pass inspection (Pennsylvania) by the end of the month. I already paid for the emission exemption sticker.

Thank you in advance for any guidance you can provide.

 

[fkheath]

Sorry to be responding to an old thread but I just joined and haven't figured out how to start a new thread.

At the top of the page, under the banner, click on "New Thread".

 

[2004-4RunnerV8]

At the top of the page, under the banner, click on "New Thread".

I tried that but it just takes me to a search. Maybe because my account is new. I will try again later. Thank you!

 

[Humble Leader]

Hello, you seem very knowledgeable and I am sorry that person didn't reply. Sorry to be responding to an old thread but I just joined and haven't figured out how to start a new thread. This is kind of urgent.

I have a 2004 Toyota 4Runner. I don't really drive it and long story why I am keeping it. Well, the garage I take it to for inspection failed it for a couple reasons, but this one is because the OEM fog lights. My brother in law said there's a short somewhere. I think he said "power through both wires", if that makes sense. He said he tested the relay and the fuse, both good. Oh, and no light on the dash. Same story this person on the thread stated.

I am not sure which fuse(s) or relay(s) he looked at. He was a mechanic so I am guessing he checked everything, but I have to ask him. I hate bothering people. But can you please tell me what I can check?

Please be easy on me. I am a woman that tries to do everything on my own. Soooo, that said, about a year ago, I replaced the Rear Hatch Latch Actuator. That is in the trunk. I bought a part from Amazon. Not to sound stupid, but is it possible, that I knocked anything off in there that caused the short in the fog lights?

And I know this is not the right topic for this, but it also failed for gas tank straps. My brother-in-law will replace, however, the "cover" is also rotted. The quote the garage gave did not have the cover in it, so not sure if it is needed for inspection, but it is rotted and I am not sure what the correct part number is to replace it. I will start a new thread (if I can figure out how) on this. I am sorry for the long post. I have to pass inspection (Pennsylvania) by the end of the month. I already paid for the emission exemption sticker.

Thank you in advance for any guidance you can provide.

hi . welcome to the forum. for fuses what you will need is a multi metre or a fuse test light. I prefer the test light when checking for a broken fuse. go in your owners manual or look it up online and look for the fuse box diagrams. 5th gens have two, one in engine bay and one under steering wheel. 4th gens probably the same. you can probe each side of the fuse with the test light and check for continuity . this is really easy to do, there are multiple youtube videos. this will help spot a burnt fuse. turn the lights and highbeams on when applicable when testing light fuses, those fuses will likely be in engine bay. now if you've checked the fuses, checked the bulbs/lights and the fogs still aren't turning on then this problem gets a lot more difficult to solve. you could have a wiring issue or the switch on the stalk just could not be working. you will need someone who understands wiring diagrams and how to troubleshoot this . it would be a difficult DIY for most people

for the gas tank. your skid plate is rotted. probably not needed for inspection unless it was so rotted it posed a danger. you can call a toyota dealer and ask for the part number and order a replacement. they're steel, they will rust no biggie

 

[2004-4RunnerV8]

hi . welcome to the forum. for fuses what you will need is a multi metre or a fuse test light. I prefer the test light when checking for a broken fuse. go in your owners manual or look it up online and look for the fuse box diagrams. 5th gens have two, one in engine bay and one under steering wheel. 4th gens probably the same. you can probe each side of the fuse with the test light and check for continuity . this is really easy to do, there are multiple youtube videos. this will help spot a burnt fuse. turn the lights and highbeams on when applicable when testing light fuses, those fuses will likely be in engine bay. now if you've checked the fuses, checked the bulbs/lights and the fogs still aren't turning on then this problem gets a lot more difficult to solve. you could have a wiring issue or the switch on the stalk just could not be working. you will need someone who understands wiring diagrams and how to troubleshoot this . it would be a difficult DIY for most people

for the gas tank. your skid plate is rotted. probably not needed for inspection unless it was so rotted it posed a danger. you can call a toyota dealer and ask for the part number and order a replacement. they're steel, they will rust no biggie

Thank you so much for your reply. My brother-in-law confirmed that he checked all this. I also contacted the garage and they said the cover is not needed for inspection. I ordered a toggle switch for the bypass to get the fog lights working and the fuel tank straps.

Appreciate all your help!

 

[4RUNNYFUN]

Hi pengwen4646,

I'll start with a couple of questions: (1) Do your fog-lights work? ...you mentioned the fog-light Indicator, but no mention the fog-lights themselves(?)!

(2) "The fog-light Indicator will not work if the High-Beams are on" ...have you checked that? I'm Not trying to be a smart-arse, but before we can begin to trouble-shoot this problem (and since I'm Not there), I need to ask you a few more questions!

(3) There are 3 Head-light fuses are under the hood [ENG RM]: (2) 10A & (1) 20A But I don't suspect any of those b/c ya didn't blow 3 fuses at one time! I'm considering the ACC fuse 7.5A, and ECU-IG2 10A. [ENG RM] Those will affect the HIGH & LOW-Beam Head-light relays, and the fogs if they're not working!

(4) Then there are the H-LP LOW & H-LP HIGH Relays [Near the Electrical power entrance] (see 2ga White wire coming into the main fuse-box!) I'll look for your input b-4 I can go any further with diagnostic analysis on this...

~rig~ Best!

Hi sir. I too am having issues with my fog lights. I too installed a remote start in my 2019 TRD OR PREM in Dec 2022 and just noticed fog lights not working. I believe they were after the install, but not now. I read your response to the previous member and tested all the fuses and they are all good too. My lights are on; not on high though and I am getting the indicator light on my dash that fog lights are on. Do you have any other suggestions for me? TIA!