Fog Light Switch
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DOES THAT MAKE ANY SENSE?
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bryancos
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4th gen Fog Switch
Grim,
How bout some pics of the light install (w/ lights ON)?
Did you wire into the backup light connection at the hitch connector so they'll turn on in reverse too? Or are they strictly operated manually?
As for the switch:
Use a spare TRAC switch, paint it black (or remove the symbol) and use some RUB ON LETTERING from an arts&crafts or electronics store and label it REAR FOG or BACK UP... (I once labelled EJECT on a spare blank button near the passenger side on a previous vehicle -- gets their attention)
Then use some DATAKOAT spray to keep the lettering from rubbing off under heavy use. Here's an example source:
http://www.oselectronics.com/ose_p52.htm
Or check out this place for an OEM type switch:
http://www.colehersee.com/catalog_top/index.htm
Click on ROCKER (yes, you said you wanted a momentary contact push button, but this place doesn't make one w/ the FOG symbol imprinted on it)
Product Spec RFQ Part Number Product Family Description
58027-17 ROCKER Fog Light Rocker Switch
58328-64 ROCKER Fog Light Rocker Switch with Pilot Light
<I>
Cole Hersee Co's Fog Light Rocker Switch for on-road vehicles fits panels of many trucks and recreational vehicles. <B>This SPST off/on switch is imprinted with the Society of Automotive Engineers fog light symbol.</B>
The Fog Light Rocker Switch is part of Cole Hersee's line of weather-resistant rocker switches. These rocker switches contain silver contacts to provide superior conduction compared with standard brass and copper contacts. An internal gasket seal protects against adverse weather conditions and contaminants, such as salt, dirt, and grease. The switch easily snaps into place into standard holes on the dash. For more details, contact Cole Hersee, 20 Old Colony Ave, Boston MA 02127-2467.
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Alternatively, there's the old style switch from Toyota:
http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/4Runner/tech/switch/
Grim,
How bout some pics of the light install (w/ lights ON)?
Did you wire into the backup light connection at the hitch connector so they'll turn on in reverse too? Or are they strictly operated manually?
As for the switch:
Use a spare TRAC switch, paint it black (or remove the symbol) and use some RUB ON LETTERING from an arts&crafts or electronics store and label it REAR FOG or BACK UP... (I once labelled EJECT on a spare blank button near the passenger side on a previous vehicle -- gets their attention)
Then use some DATAKOAT spray to keep the lettering from rubbing off under heavy use. Here's an example source:
http://www.oselectronics.com/ose_p52.htm
Or check out this place for an OEM type switch:
http://www.colehersee.com/catalog_top/index.htm
Click on ROCKER (yes, you said you wanted a momentary contact push button, but this place doesn't make one w/ the FOG symbol imprinted on it)
Product Spec RFQ Part Number Product Family Description
58027-17 ROCKER Fog Light Rocker Switch
58328-64 ROCKER Fog Light Rocker Switch with Pilot Light
<I>
Cole Hersee Co's Fog Light Rocker Switch for on-road vehicles fits panels of many trucks and recreational vehicles. <B>This SPST off/on switch is imprinted with the Society of Automotive Engineers fog light symbol.</B>
The Fog Light Rocker Switch is part of Cole Hersee's line of weather-resistant rocker switches. These rocker switches contain silver contacts to provide superior conduction compared with standard brass and copper contacts. An internal gasket seal protects against adverse weather conditions and contaminants, such as salt, dirt, and grease. The switch easily snaps into place into standard holes on the dash. For more details, contact Cole Hersee, 20 Old Colony Ave, Boston MA 02127-2467.
</I>
Alternatively, there's the old style switch from Toyota:
http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/4Runner/tech/switch/
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JGRIMBALL
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bryancos:
I will post pics soon! Yeah I got it wired into the backup light connection at the hitch connector so they'll turn on in reverse and
we put a switch in the cabin. The switch I have now is the
old style switch from Toyota and it fit fine, but I want to find one
to match my switches now.
Thanks for the info about the switches I will check it out.
I called Toyota and all the switches are like $60!!!!!
I will post pics soon! Yeah I got it wired into the backup light connection at the hitch connector so they'll turn on in reverse and
we put a switch in the cabin. The switch I have now is the
old style switch from Toyota and it fit fine, but I want to find one
to match my switches now.
Thanks for the info about the switches I will check it out.
I called Toyota and all the switches are like $60!!!!!