I want to thank you for posting this. Just added these lights to my 2023 Tacoma SR. There is NO WAY that I could have installed them without your video!
I have a 2020 SR V6 pre wired. Contacted my local Toyota dealer regarding fog lights. They wanted $280 for the kit plus $130 per hour for service which was estimated 2 hours. So $600 for an already prewired truck just for fogs. I said that’s ridiculous! The parts agent said “I agree”! I couldn’t justify the cost. Bought the Amazon kit, got the add a fuse. Installed in about an hour and a half. All for under $50. Thank you SO SO much man for this vid! Worked perfect man. Kudos sir!!
So you did not need to use the wiring installation kit that came with your Amazon purchased light kit? You used the factory wiring and installed a fuse into a factory fuse box already in the truck? I'm asking because I bought a 2023 sr V6 double cab and it does not have the factory fog lights.
Lmaoo "if you didn't like it because it wasn't detailed enough, chances are you shouldn't be modifying your car"😂😂 bro ain't that the truth. Nicely detailed video man!!
I just installed mine today. Thank you for the informative video! Just an FYI, my dad and I figured out that the male connector fits perfectly over the end of a coat hanger wire. If you then tape it with electrical tape, you can thread it through the grommet on the fire wall instead of using a screwdriver to pass it through the outside of the grommet
Quick tip, instead of running the wire to where it can rub against the metal that the rubber grommet slips over just poke it through the rubber next to the wire loom so you don't have to worry about it shorting out.
Eduardo, Nicely detailed video. I did the same mod a few years back. I have just one comment concerning the operation of the fog lights. Most states do not allow for fog lights to be operated along with high beams. I had to add a relay to have the fog lights turn on turn off while the high beams are on. It is all legal now and works like a factory installation.
@@EddieTee321 lol, nice response. In other words. U dont give a fuuuuuuuuuuck!!!. Who cares about ur fog lights being on with high beams lol. Who the f has ever been pulled for that, id bet no one.
Dont pass your wire like that in your firewall! Over time the sharp edge will cut your wire! Instead, make a little hole into the plug (watchout for the others wires), pass your wire and seal with a silicone! (Just a little) Besides that, thanks for your video! Great one!
Most Toyota Tacoma are prewired for many of the options whether you have them or not. I've instal factory intermittent wipers, cruise, and fog lights at a fraction of the cost the dealer charges. They sell a factory fog light kit that comes with new headlight switch, fuse (which is prewired in the fuse box in engine compartment), wiring harness, and lights with bezel. Don'T ever run a wire through the firewall like rhis guy did. If you look at 13:00 that plug by his left thumb with the gray and white wire is the factory fog light plug that the fog light wiring harness plugs into.
@@ryanfay1 yes, but it is not hard to do. Take the proper precaution with the airbag and you'll be fine. Just look at the plug going into head/turn sig switch first to see if the wire harness is prewired. There should be 1 full row and 1 row with just 2 wires. Those are for the fog lights (signal going to Ecm and the ground)
Great video but I do have one major safety issue with how you ran the wire through the fire wall. You ran the wire directly against the metal hole in the firewall. The wires insulation will eventually wear down due to vibration and motion and the wire could SHORT out against the metal frame of the truck. Whenever a wire is run through any metal hole in ANY vehicle (car, truck, train, plane etc etc) it runs through a rubber grommet. The purpose of the grommet is to prevent the wire from EVER touching the frame of the vehicle. A much safer way to run the wire is to use a sharp screwdriver or awl or whatever and poke a new hole in the middle of the existing grommet while leaving it in place. Just be careful and then poke the wire through the new hole just as you did. You do not want to run the wire AROUND the grommet because that defeats the whole purpose of the grommet.
I was going to ask that. Could he have just routed it through the existing wiring hole? What would happen if you disconnected the wiring harness that’s going thru the firewall now and tried to use the same rubber grommet?
QUESTION Regarding the wire that goes from the switch to the fuse: Is it possible to connect that wire to the low beam power wire? Since there is a relay, wouldn't that connection be sufficient? I am thinking that way, it disconnects each time the lights are turned off, thus having the fog lights behave as they did from the factory. Is this a possibility?
Bob back again finish the fog lights installation only problem I had is the round washer o the positive wire wouldn’t fit I had to cut three round connector and wrap the wire around the nut started it up fog lights look great thanks again
So the 12v fuse tap is just an on/off indicator for the relay thus you could just find any wire that is hot when the ignition is on saving the fuse tap step. You could find the headlight fuse and use that for power to not have to tap directly into the battery.
Hey bro Just installed on my 2018 sr work truck. I followed your vid through and everything works as it should thank you s for the details. Just a note not crazy about the gap between the fog light and the outer housing. Nothing on you. Thanks again for the great video.
Thank you so much for the detailed video. I just bought this kit and installed it on my 21 SR. Everything works as it should. The fog light surrounds fit loosely and the interior switch is VERY bright green at night.
U can prob always pop that swith out. Obv it has a tiny bulb somewhere, probably soldered to something, but non the less, either try to sway it out, or just hit it until it no longer is lit up and that solves that all together.
Ik this is old, but this guide was helpful. I did some steps in my own way, since the 2020 tacomas are just a lil different. Other than that, its straight to the point.
I just put these in following your video. My only question is the way it is hooked up in the fuse box leaving the switch led on all the time. Is there a way to wire this so that the led for the switch is only on when the fog lights are on?
So I hooked my fog lights just like the video showed,I tried the brite lights with the fog lights on,it worked,and then the brite lights wouldn't work anymore, only if I hold my switch back they come on,so when I turn off the rruck then the switch will work right with the accessory on,what do you think happened
Also, i think the relay is for that. If ur lights dont work at all then u didnt install it correctly. Try ordering a diff switch. Can also order a stock switch from toyota id imagine too.
I installed my fog light housings, used electrical tape to tape off where the connectors go, and left it LOL. I don't have factory wiring either, and all my cables are different as they're from Diode Dynamics. Gonna pay someone for a shop hour to do the wiring lmao I can't be bothered. Funny how much easier wiring up a computer is. I can build a computer in my sleep.
Amazon.com: iztor Blue LED Multi-Purpose Fog lamp Switch for Toyota pushbutton Switch with Connector Wire Kit : Automotive www.amazon.com/iztor-Switch-Connector-Lights-Toyota/dp/B01MY0TKJC/ref=asc_df_B01MY0TKJC/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=316747946823&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8147761506558978521&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031119&hvtargid=pla-571033087105&psc=1
Excellent video. I’m wanting to put these same lights on my Tacoma. I may have missed it but does anyone know the brand/model of the light kit in this video? Thanks.
@@amjadaden I was going off of memory here. I took a look last night, and that auto highbeam switch is in a different place. That plastic cover is in the same exact spot.
@@EddieTee321 Thanks for the QUICK reply! Probably not a fair question but: How does this kit compare to the Cali Raised LED foglight kit which is three times the price in your opinion.
I want to thank you for posting this. Just added these lights to my 2023 Tacoma SR. There is NO WAY that I could have installed them without your video!
I’m glad it helped you!!!
I have a 2023 sr as well but my fuse box doesn't have power outlet number 2, which did you use?
@@kutsurogu1538 search for the ignition fuse
@kutsurogu1538 I used the only power outlet available. #1. No problems.
@@EddieTee321 alright thanks
I have a 2020 SR V6 pre wired. Contacted my local Toyota dealer regarding fog lights. They wanted $280 for the kit plus $130 per hour for service which was estimated 2 hours. So $600 for an already prewired truck just for fogs. I said that’s ridiculous! The parts agent said “I agree”! I couldn’t justify the cost. Bought the Amazon kit, got the add a fuse. Installed in about an hour and a half. All for under $50.
Thank you SO SO much man for this vid! Worked perfect man. Kudos sir!!
Glad you were able to save some cash bro
So you did not need to use the wiring installation kit that came with your Amazon purchased light kit? You used the factory wiring and installed a fuse into a factory fuse box already in the truck? I'm asking because I bought a 2023 sr V6 double cab and it does not have the factory fog lights.
So how was it “ pre wired”. Are you saying that all the Tacomas come with the wiring installed and they just need put in?
Lmaoo "if you didn't like it because it wasn't detailed enough, chances are you shouldn't be modifying your car"😂😂 bro ain't that the truth. Nicely detailed video man!!
I just installed mine today. Thank you for the informative video! Just an FYI, my dad and I figured out that the male connector fits perfectly over the end of a coat hanger wire. If you then tape it with electrical tape, you can thread it through the grommet on the fire wall instead of using a screwdriver to pass it through the outside of the grommet
That’s definitely a pro tip and a much better way to send that cable past the fire wall.
I think you gave everyone what we need in this video. Good job. 👍
this is the exact video i was looking for, thank you.
Will this void the warranty
Did not void my warranty. The dealer serviced the vehicle the entire time.
Same here. I just got the same lights from Amazon, and I plan on do this tomorrow. Thanks for the video.
tutorial was spot on! followed everything and had no problems. thanks!
Glad it worked
Thank you my friend..I would be lost without your great help...The work was perfect, step by step, as you explain it... a piece of cake
Thank you so much, I’m about to install fogs on my 2022 SR!
Quick tip, instead of running the wire to where it can rub against the metal that the rubber grommet slips over just poke it through the rubber next to the wire loom so you don't have to worry about it shorting out.
This is correct
2022 tacoma sr owner here. Haven’t bought the fog lights yet but I will soon so thanks for this video!!!!
Thank you for making this video, I just bought my Tacoma and want to add fog lights. This is a great video to prep myself for my install. A++++
Just got my 2020 Tacoma and thank you so much I couldn’t find any other video of this
Great video! Ran a set of lights in my Tacoma and they work like a charm. Thanks bro!! You’re doing the lords work!!
Eduardo, Nicely detailed video. I did the same mod a few years back. I have just one comment concerning the operation of the fog lights. Most states do not allow for fog lights to be operated along with high beams. I had to add a relay to have the fog lights turn on turn off while the high beams are on. It is all legal now and works like a factory installation.
Glad you made the modifications needed to have it all legal in your state
@@EddieTee321 lol, nice response.
In other words. U dont give a fuuuuuuuuuuck!!!.
Who cares about ur fog lights being on with high beams lol.
Who the f has ever been pulled for that, id bet no one.
Make a video.
Dont pass your wire like that in your firewall! Over time the sharp edge will cut your wire! Instead, make a little hole into the plug (watchout for the others wires), pass your wire and seal with a silicone! (Just a little)
Besides that, thanks for your video! Great one!
This is the only mod I did to this. Easy as heck to make a small hole in the large rubber grommet and pass the wire.
True story, I've seen it catch on fire before, ask me how I know lol
Thank you for this tip- I’m glad I took the time to read the comments 👍.
This demo was right on! Thanks for the knowledge! The instructions supplied by the manufacturer were USELESS!
Thanks so much for the vid. Followed your lead and my truck now has fog lights!!
Thank you sir, just installed them on 2023 SR. Perfect!
I thank you, brother. The most useful fog lights installation video on youtube.
Thank you man! I'm about to get a sr 2020 and i seen that it didnt have for lights so I'm gonna add some myself to it! Thank you again for the video!
Most Toyota Tacoma are prewired for many of the options whether you have them or not. I've instal factory intermittent wipers, cruise, and fog lights at a fraction of the cost the dealer charges. They sell a factory fog light kit that comes with new headlight switch, fuse (which is prewired in the fuse box in engine compartment), wiring harness, and lights with bezel. Don'T ever run a wire through the firewall like rhis guy did. If you look at 13:00 that plug by his left thumb with the gray and white wire is the factory fog light plug that the fog light wiring harness plugs into.
Do you gotta remove the steering wheel to install the new headlight switch?
@@ryanfay1 yes, but it is not hard to do. Take the proper precaution with the airbag and you'll be fine. Just look at the plug going into head/turn sig switch first to see if the wire harness is prewired. There should be 1 full row and 1 row with just 2 wires. Those are for the fog lights (signal going to Ecm and the ground)
Show us the pre-wireing and how to install it
Thank you thank you for this detailed vid, couldn’t have done it without it!
Super well done. Should mention lights are on all the time unless you get a different switch for the dash.
Great video but I do have one major safety issue with how you ran the wire through the fire wall. You ran the wire directly against the metal hole in the firewall. The wires insulation will eventually wear down due to vibration and motion and the wire could SHORT out against the metal frame of the truck. Whenever a wire is run through any metal hole in ANY vehicle (car, truck, train, plane etc etc) it runs through a rubber grommet. The purpose of the grommet is to prevent the wire from EVER touching the frame of the vehicle. A much safer way to run the wire is to use a sharp screwdriver or awl or whatever and poke a new hole in the middle of the existing grommet while leaving it in place. Just be careful and then poke the wire through the new hole just as you did. You do not want to run the wire AROUND the grommet because that defeats the whole purpose of the grommet.
Thanks for the tip. Ill rewire the cable through the grommet. You are very knowledgeable. Thanks
I was going to ask that. Could he have just routed it through the existing wiring hole? What would happen if you disconnected the wiring harness that’s going thru the firewall now and tried to use the same rubber grommet?
Thank you so much for this video. I just installed these on my 2021 tacoma and never would have been able to do it without this guude
QUESTION Regarding the wire that goes from the switch to the fuse:
Is it possible to connect that wire to the low beam power wire? Since there is a relay, wouldn't that connection be sufficient? I am thinking that way, it disconnects each time the lights are turned off, thus having the fog lights behave as they did from the factory.
Is this a possibility?
I believe that should work also but you will have to tap into the power line. Make sure to purchase a tap wire and it should do the job.
@@EddieTee321 The power should come from the power being sent to the low beam wire
Thank you bro. Just bought the same kit and this was the perfect video.
Thank you for the tutorial! It was very helpful while installing lights on my 2023 SR.
About to do my inlaws truck,super excited,super helpful,thanks man
Very good directions I thank you very much my SR looks great now 😊
Bob back again finish the fog lights installation only problem I had is the round washer o the positive wire wouldn’t fit I had to cut three round connector and wrap the wire around the nut started it up fog lights look great thanks again
So the 12v fuse tap is just an on/off indicator for the relay thus you could just find any wire that is hot when the ignition is on saving the fuse tap step. You could find the headlight fuse and use that for power to not have to tap directly into the battery.
Hey bro
Just installed on my 2018 sr work truck. I followed your vid through and everything works as it should thank you s for the details. Just a note not crazy about the gap between the fog light and the outer housing. Nothing on you. Thanks again for the great video.
Yeah, same here it’s a weird gap
You are a G for making this vid 🙏🏾
Am I missing something or isnt installing the 20A fuse not good to do as the original fuse you're taping is only 15amps.
Hey I noticed the fuse tap you use is for 2-10 amps, yet your attaching both a 15 amp and 20 amp into it. Isn’t that dangerous?
Awesome video. I have a 2020 SR and don’t see a power outlet 2 fuse to tap. Could I do the same thing with the Power outlet 1 fuse?
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Good job man! Ordered my kit last night with upgraded LED bulbs as well. Thanks for the detailed video!
h11led bulbs? did it work well same 20fuse?i just installed mine but yellow lights wont match my Auxito led lowbeam bulbs 😿
Thank you so much for the detailed video. I just bought this kit and installed it on my 21 SR. Everything works as it should. The fog light surrounds fit loosely and the interior switch is VERY bright green at night.
U can prob always pop that swith out. Obv it has a tiny bulb somewhere, probably soldered to something, but non the less, either try to sway it out, or just hit it until it no longer is lit up and that solves that all together.
Thank you so much brother! Your video was very informative and really helped my brother and I install these lights on my Tacoma 👍
Great! Its a fun and easy installation
Why did you have to tap the fuse block for power AND connect straight to the battery?
Great video,I bought a separate switch to match the blue ones in my 2021 tacoma
Where did you find/buy the switch with the blue light?
@@johnjyoungjr7400 eBay
Great work on detail 👏
When passing through the wire wall go through the small rubber grommet behind the brake booster.
Ik this is old, but this guide was helpful. I did some steps in my own way, since the 2020 tacomas are just a lil different. Other than that, its straight to the point.
What steps did you do different? The only thing different I see is the 2020 doesn’t have a power outlet 2 fuse can you use power outlet 1?
@@appstatecanesfan i fixing to install mine, did you find out how we can setup with the 2020 models?
Eric Contreras Hey I found another video about a 2020. I tapped the ignition fuse and put in a 5 fuse with it. Works great
Great video. Thanks for making this. Very thorough.
Very helpful and it’s the one thing that really irks me about the SR with the overall look. The steering wheel is the other.
This is so helpful thank you!
Thanks man, you are a great tutor, i liked the video one hunderd percent
Thanks for the video. Just installed a set of fog lights to my 2020 SR.
Glad it worked out
How you did on the connection ?
@@TheAtellez11 very easy installation
Do you have to make your connections on the battery? Or can you just only use the fuses
Very good video really that helped me a lot I installed it myself and it was not difficult at all, thanks.
I just put these in following your video. My only question is the way it is hooked up in the fuse box leaving the switch led on all the time. Is there a way to wire this so that the led for the switch is only on when the fog lights are on?
You want to use that switch and not the crappy one that comes in the kit
2020 SR. Where can I use the fuse tap if I dont have a Power Outlet 2. Just a #1.
Great video man. Thx
So I hooked my fog lights just like the video showed,I tried the brite lights with the fog lights on,it worked,and then the brite lights wouldn't work anymore, only if I hold my switch back they come on,so when I turn off the rruck then the switch will work right with the accessory on,what do you think happened
Super helpful great video.
I'm going to need this 🙌
Did you have to buy separately add a fuse ?
Great vid! Question for you! I can not figure out how to get my dash buttons to light up at night... how did you get yours to light up?? Thanks!
Ur button light is probably dead.
Also, i think the relay is for that. If ur lights dont work at all then u didnt install it correctly.
Try ordering a diff switch.
Can also order a stock switch from toyota id imagine too.
I'm just confused on the positive red wire that does not connect to the battery. We need to go to autozone for an in line fuse or what
Thanks man, video was a great help!
I installed my fog light housings, used electrical tape to tape off where the connectors go, and left it LOL. I don't have factory wiring either, and all my cables are different as they're from Diode Dynamics. Gonna pay someone for a shop hour to do the wiring lmao I can't be bothered.
Funny how much easier wiring up a computer is. I can build a computer in my sleep.
Great detailed video, thanks. Might be able to change the bulb in the switch housing with a white LED.
Make your life easy and do the led up grade prior to placing the new fog lights housing
Is that a mini fuse tap ?
regular tap
Installed the WinJet Item # CFWJ-0448-C Lights on my 2017 Toyota Tacoma. Very helpful video, pretty much followed right along. Thanks.
How did the HIKARI H11/H9/H8 LED Headlight bulbs work for the fog lights? Were they to bright to be use as fog lights?
Just saved me a lot of time !!!!!
Do I have to drill a hole in the fire wall?
No, just punch a hole through the rubber garment
thanks so much this is the only video for this and is great help me a lot
did the kit come with the screws to hold the fog lights in place? I order a kit but it didn't come with no screws.
Yes it did. Go to your local hardware store and pick two up. You'll be alright
Thank you so much great video
Nice job. Good details too thanks!👌
Which LED bulbs did you use for top and bottom?
I ordered the Hikari LED bulbs from Amazon.
old vid but i hope i can still get a response did the fog light button come in the box?
Yes they should of given you the fog light switch
Thanks for the walk through process bruh
You didnt have to add the factory turn signal switch to accommodate the fogs? Also do you know a source to where I can buy the inside switch only?
Amazon.com: iztor Blue LED Multi-Purpose Fog lamp Switch for Toyota pushbutton Switch with Connector Wire Kit : Automotive
www.amazon.com/iztor-Switch-Connector-Lights-Toyota/dp/B01MY0TKJC/ref=asc_df_B01MY0TKJC/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=316747946823&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8147761506558978521&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031119&hvtargid=pla-571033087105&psc=1
*This is very helpful thanks for posting this*
Thankyou
I bought the bulbs from the link in the description and they don’t fit in the lights. Idk if they’re the wrong bulbs or what.
where can i tap in the fuse box, if i want why switch lit on when I turn on the park light? which fuse location.. thanks man
The fog light Link isn’t working for me. Can you double check? Thx!!
Does is have to be a 20 amp fuse ??
15 amp would work too
Does your green light on your switch stay on even when the car is off because mine stays on
Yes it does. Unfortunately
Thanks sir for the detailed video 👏🏻
Awesome video bro
this is a great video ...very helpfull ....thanks ....
Excellent video. I’m wanting to put these same lights on my Tacoma. I may have missed it but does anyone know the brand/model of the light kit in this video? Thanks.
Very helpful thanks
How have they held up brotha?
Many years later and still working great
What leds did you use for the headlight and fogs? Link?
The link is up.
Great video and lmao at the last thing you said.
Can you add a link to the Amazon product? Also, is your truck a 2021?
Can you update the LED Link? Great Video cant wait to install the lights.
search for LED lights plus the bulb number and that should do the trick
Search H11 LED bulb and see which ones have good reviews.
Hmm my 21 has a switch that says auto on it where you installed your foglight switch. Don't know what it's for. I wonder if I even need it
That's for your high beam headlights.
@@amjadaden I was going off of memory here. I took a look last night, and that auto highbeam switch is in a different place. That plastic cover is in the same exact spot.
Where did you get the wiring from?
it was all part of the fog light kit
Great video, I bought the same kit! Big question; do they turn off when high beams are on?
No they dont. They run on their own relay and switch.
Thank you 👍
Is the 2021 Tacoma most likely the same install??
Yes, exactly the same. I just did my 21.
Eduardo, My son has a 2020 Toyota Tacoma TRD Offroad. Will the kit you recommend fit on this vehicle.
www.amazon.com/CPW-Replacement-2016-2019-Toyota-Driving/dp/B07JNG3SNK
@@EddieTee321 Thanks for the QUICK reply! Probably not a fair question but: How does this kit compare to the Cali Raised LED foglight kit which is three times the price in your opinion.
Great Vid!! Does the "green" light stay on even when the switch is off?
Unfortunately yes. When off its green lit but dimmed.
Thanks!! Could I just not have the green backlight at all?
@@eaglesfan32 im sure you could cut the power cable behind the switch and not worry about the green light
@@EddieTee321 Thank you!! I think I'll do that.