Factory Fogs on '06 are easy - Toyota Tundra Forums : Tundra Solutions Forum

9phil9 · #1 (**permalink**) 06-08-2006, 01:15 PM

Ok gang, here it is, the news quite a few of you have been waiting for.
If you want to install factory fogs on your '06, and maybe all 9th gen Corollas', here is all you need.
Two lamp assembly's (one right - one left ), a turn signal/headlights/foglights switch, and the fog light relay for the fuse box under the hood.
The factory already installed all the wiring, and most likely the fuse too, for you, so that part of the job is done.
Install your lights carefully so that they are secure, open the hood and pop open the fuse box. Push your relay into it's socket, and close the box.
Drop the hood.
Remove the three screws that secure the two steering column shrouds, (one upper, one lower) then disconnect the plug from the turnsignal switch.
Now depress the plastic locking clip and slide the switch up.
Push the new switch down until it locks in place, and reconnect the plug for the wiring harness.
Carefully replace the two shrouds fastening them with the three screws.
Start your car and turn your new lights on.

Kool, huh?
And so simple I can't believe it.
Now all you have to do is wait for it to get dark, so you can AIM them properly.
Total cost will run you about $300 if you get all the parts new. That is, if you get the lights from a vendor off ebay.
The switch can be had for $125, and the relay is about $50.
Total time to install, should be less than 20 minutes. (If you are sober.)
Hey, don't tell me I don't contribute.
You're welcome.

huntmine · #2 (**permalink**) 07-29-2006, 01:25 PM

hi phil.,,
since you already have the fog light installed, can you tell me what is the specification on the Relay? I saw the light on the ebay that comes with the relay, I am wonder whether it would fit the toyota ones.. thanks..
please reply when you get a chance, my email is hunterssze@gmail.com .. thanks..

9phil9 · #3 (**permalink**) 07-29-2006, 04:22 PM

The relay sent with all the install kits being sold on ebay, will not work because they are an "inline" style relay.
What you need is a factory, "plugin" style.
It will run you about $50 believe it or not.
(Car parts are so over priced.)

All the extra parts included with the Factory style fogs available on ebay are useless.
The kits were made up for cars that don't come with a factory wiring harness already installed.
So if you can purchase just the lamp assemblies all by themselves for less money, then do it.

huntmine · #4 (**permalink**) 07-30-2006, 06:08 PM

thanks phil.
I just saw another post online, someone find the compatiable relay (41-5154) from autozone for $21 for the corolla 06 LE.. I guess, i need to get the switch from the dealer then.. thank..

Rkowalk · #5 (**permalink**) 08-14-2006, 03:59 PM

So where exactly did you get these parts because my toyota dealer wants around 380 for switch and relay

Rkowalk · #6 (**permalink**) 08-14-2006, 04:16 PM

and one more thing does anyone know if the 03-04 model uses the same relay and same switch as the 05-06

9phil9 · #7 (**permalink**) 08-16-2006, 08:34 PM

RKOWALK

I get my parts from these guys.
They are reliable, and priced right.
The only way you can get them much cheaper, is to find a wrecking yard that has an "S" model.
I bought a brand new car, ('06) and found it easy to justify the expense of "brand new" genuine Toyota parts because I know that one day I will want to sell my car, and with non-Toyota parts, you never know what you are getting. Remember, these are electrical parts, and poorly designed, or poorly manufactured crap can cause fires.
Something to think about the next time your wife and kids have the car out.
TRD Toyota/Scion Parts Accessories from Sparks Toyota/Scion
Even if the parts you want are not advertised, that's ok, just send them an email detailing exactly what you want.
They charged me $48 for the relay, and $125 for the switch.
Not too bad compared to what your dealer is attempting to overcharge you for.
Are you sure your dealer is not including the lamp assemblies too?

Big Black Tundra · #8 (**permalink**) 08-19-2006, 11:48 AM

what about the wire that is used to hook from harness to the 9006 bulb does that come with any of this kit

9phil9 · #9 (**permalink**) 08-19-2006, 08:53 PM

If you are referring to an '06 Corolla, then you will see that the end of the harness IS a plug for a 9006 bulb.

If you haven't already, I invite you to lay down under the front end and reach up to grab the end of the harness located exactly where you would expect it to be, and pull it down.
It might be tied up out of the way, I can't remember now.
All that is needed under the car are the lamp assemblies themselves.
Take care in plugging them in all the way into the body opening, so they don't rattle out on you when you go out on the highway.
There isn't any need to do any rewiring because the factory harness is already set for the factory style fogs.
It really is almost too easy.
Thanks Toyota !

Big Black Tundra · #10 (**permalink**) 08-21-2006, 06:35 PM

ok found that now i cant find the fuse box that says relay for fog could it be under the dash?

9phil9 · #11 (**permalink**) 08-26-2006, 02:04 AM

Look for the Battery.
The fuse block is the plastic box just above and to the right of that.
Press in on the front of that top cover, and it will open up revealing the big fuses, and relays.
On the inside of the cover is a diagram showing you what is what.
It's location is pictured in your owner’s manual too.

lynxy · #12 (**permalink**) 09-22-2006, 10:12 PM

Corolla CE 2006 - got all the stuff - no wires to connect the fog lamps. No fuse. Nothing!!!!!!

Going to sll the stuff - relay, lamps and turn switcher on ebay.com

9phil9 · #13 (**permalink**) 09-25-2006, 04:37 PM

What do you mean there are no wires to connect your lamps?
Did you reach up on the side of the radiator from the bottom and look for the 9006 connectors?
They are tied up there to keep them out of the way.
And the fuse is $.50 part.
If you don't have the factory harness installed on your car, then you are the only one that does not.
Was the car a "Recovered" crash victim?
Or was it purchased brand new?

lynxy · #14 (**permalink**) 09-25-2006, 09:57 PM

NO wires at all. Looked everywhere. Brand new Corolla 2006 CE. Was 12 miles on it when got it. Looked everywhere - no wires. I now that I'm lucky.

There is even nothing between the cabin and the car, the slot for relay is empty, no contacts, just plastic frames.

I don't want to wire it.

If somebody interested in a turn switch, a relay and fog lights can sell all the stuff with discount. all the stuff arives in 2 days.

PayPal only.

9phil9 · #15 (**permalink**) 09-28-2006, 02:13 PM

Are you sure you are looking at an “undamaged” 2006 Corolla?
I just looked at a 2006 CE on a dealer’s lot, and everything is in place including the 15 amp fuse.
The wiring harness is in place and the 9006 plugs for the lamps are tied up against the radiator side supports.
If these things aren't on your car, then tell me where the car was manufactured.
California or Canada.

The cars coming out of the California plant all seem to have the complete harness already installed...I can't even begin to guess why there would be two different wiring harnesses installed on identical new cars.

But hey, Toyota knows what's best for us, and rams it down our throats every day.
And the part I like the most, was the fact that they feel they should hold our hands all during the ordering, and buying process.
I guess it's that Japanese marketing mindset they are still suffering from, that tells them that customers should not be allowed to order just anything that fits, but rather, only "Packages" that they put together for us.

What a stupid way to sell cars.
Don't they understand that General Motors screwed up this way too, and just look where it got them.
They may not have filed for bankruptcy yet, but they are bankrupt, none the less.