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Limited LED DRL fog lights

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Reedld, Jan 31, 2018.

  1. Jan 31, 2018 at 2:15 PM
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    Reedld

    Reedld [OP] Well-Known Member

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    New member, first time Tacoma owner. What are people doing when replacing the LED DRLs fog lights on the limited models? I'm not crazy about the LEDs DRL especially since I have DRLs in headlamps. I'd like to replace these with normal fog lamps. Any suggestions appreciated.
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  2. Jan 31, 2018 at 2:21 PM
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    Wait...what?

    You have LED DRL's in the headlamps. The fog lights are halogens. Unless they did something odd with the Limited?? The fog lights are not DRL's....? Your question is confusing.
     
  3. Jan 31, 2018 at 2:26 PM
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    According to Toyota the Limited has:

    "Projector-beam headlights with LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) and integrated fog lights with chrome bezels"

    That's nearly the same as OR/Sport which has:

    "Projector-beam headlights with LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) and integrated wide-angle fog lights"
     
  4. Jan 31, 2018 at 2:44 PM
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    Sounds like you got this added on. I would ask the dealer where your factory fogs are.
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  5. Jan 31, 2018 at 2:51 PM
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    My 17 xsp package had those above, they are better than the halogen by a good bit.
     
  6. Jan 31, 2018 at 4:16 PM
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    Truck was used, there is a DRL toggle push button located lower left side of dash. It turns on/off the LEDs that are located where the factory fog lamps are. Not sure who did what as previous owner/ or dealer add ons.
    They may call the LEDs fogs... But they are not.
     
  7. Jan 31, 2018 at 4:32 PM
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    Yeah that's not stock, looks like what was posted above. You would have to order stock parts and rewire it.
     
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    I installed a pair of Lexus fog lights in my 17 Limited. They are HID and fit perfectly where the Tacoma fogs go. Everything lines up perfectly and they take only minutes to install. They are about $300 which I believe is inexpensive considering the light they produce. There is a thread on this site somewhere that shows which to purchase and step-by-step how to install. 100% plug and play!
     
  9. Jan 31, 2018 at 4:33 PM
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    Here is a photo with them installed on my 17 Limited.

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    Your drl led dealer installed set-up would look like this. And will have a drl designated "oem" look switch

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  11. Jan 31, 2018 at 6:06 PM
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    Yes, the switch is defiantly OEM, doesn't look like a previous owner add on. I guess when I hit a wall while searching for my exact lights is justified! Not many people chose this add on from the dealer. The dealership I purchased the truck from is 500 miles away, so it's not like I can just stop down and ask. Truck is limited trim, truck is loaded and not missing anything as far as I can tell ( except fog lights lol).
    It's too dark to get a good photo right now. From outside they look just like the picture of the 4Runner "running lights" but I do not have a center light. The switch on the box is exactly what I have, lower left of steering wheel.

    I'm not a huge fan of the "additional LED DRL" when I already have them in the stock headlights. I'll be on the look out for the Lexus ones.
     
  12. Jan 31, 2018 at 6:10 PM
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    Center light should run off the switch for your fog lights on the stalk for your headlights I would imagine.
     
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  13. Jan 31, 2018 at 6:24 PM
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    I'll check it closer tomorrow. Never thought of something on the stalk to turn them on. I swear I looked down when I picked truck up and saw nothing but LEDs around the perimeter.

    I have stalk set for Auto. Haven't touched it since I drove away from dealer!
     
  14. Jan 31, 2018 at 6:27 PM
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    There's a second rotating switch for the fogs, or should be.
     
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    Like this:BBD4E1DD-823C-4A1B-A646-91A050FBB599.jpg
     
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  16. Feb 1, 2018 at 3:25 AM
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    :anonymous: Yup, this is exactly what I have. Thank you all who have read/commented. I guess I never got my self low enough to see there IS a light in center.
     

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