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2015 Fog light install

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Blackyota97, Jul 13, 2021.

  1. Jul 13, 2021 at 4:18 PM
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    Blackyota97

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    I have a 2015 Tacoma SR5 that is prewired for fog lights. Currently trying to install Cali Raised fog lights. I’ve plugged the fog lights into the pre existing connection. Wired in the switch and installed a relay and they still won’t turn on. What am I missing?
     
  2. Jul 13, 2021 at 4:22 PM
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    LED? reverse the polarity on the fog light wires.
     
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    double check that your headlights are on.
    the fogs wont turn on unless the headlamps are
     
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    How did you wire the switch?
    The OEM Switch - Grounds the relay for activation.
    If you are using the OEM relay, that may be the problem.

    Also, the Headlights need to be on Low for the Fog Lights to work.
     
  5. Jul 13, 2021 at 11:13 PM
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    Hood Struts, My version Fogs always ON, Map & Overhead Light Mod,
    And the required fuse.
     
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    The wiring is there. The relay is not. Did you add one?
     
  7. Jul 14, 2021 at 9:47 AM
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    Relay added in correct location?
    upload_2021-7-14_13-6-25.jpg
     
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    Yeah I did and from everywhere I’ve looked it’s in the right place.
     
  10. Jul 14, 2021 at 10:15 AM
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    Last attempt: Driver's side low beam headlight working? If fuse is blown to it the fogs won't work.
     
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    yes sir
     
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    Yeah that’s where I put it.
     
  13. Jul 14, 2021 at 10:21 AM
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    And the switch is OEM also?
     
  14. Jul 14, 2021 at 10:24 AM
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    No, aftermarket switch. The light in it is working so that’s cool I guess lol
     
  15. Jul 14, 2021 at 10:25 AM
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    Fuse under dash panel?
     
  16. Jul 14, 2021 at 10:26 AM
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    Nope, fuse is in engine bay fuse box.
     
  17. Jul 14, 2021 at 10:26 AM
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    How did you "wire" the aftermarket switch to the vehicle connector in the dash?
     
  18. Jul 14, 2021 at 10:42 AM
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    I’ll send pics of everything I did in a bit. From what I remember. Blue to blue. Black to black/white(ground) red to green and yellow to green/white
     
  19. Jul 14, 2021 at 10:48 AM
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    That be the problem...
     
  20. Jul 14, 2021 at 10:49 AM
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    Blue to Red
    White with Black Stripe to Green
    Green to Blue
    Green with White Stripe to Black
    upload_2021-7-14_15-51-30.jpg
     
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