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Maxliner USA Fog Light Install

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by RSMick, May 28, 2013.

  1. Feb 7, 2015 at 8:05 AM
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    Sparkler

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    In the video the guy pulls the wire through using a short piece of bailing wire.
    I'm installing today and will post later about my experience.
    I'm looking to refresh my skills this morning before I start and will look for/watch the video I described. I may post a link to the video I'm talking about when I run across it.
    Note: I have a 2011 Taco, so my foglights are different. I got mine from Amazon. Cheap! :D ($35 for the whole kit including the proper illuminated dash switch) Here's a link to the lights I got:
    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BOFETFC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    Last weekend I did my brake pads and rotors and found a couple of broken wheel studs that I had to replace. This should be a bit easier. I hope....
     
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  2. Feb 7, 2015 at 8:51 AM
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    The installation video I found on youtube is in two parts.

    To get the wire through the firewall, this guy pulls it through the hood release hole.. It looks like it goes through fairly smoothly (I might add a bit of silicone lube to assist), and it fits well!

    Here's one part (wiring): http://youtu.be/-0NChPhlQTM

    Here's a second part (light installation) Not fond of his technique, but it helps to see it:
    http://youtu.be/Kao85ilTp84
     
  3. Feb 9, 2015 at 6:28 AM
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    ^^ One the first video post above. -Where he is installing the light switch. I didn't have any empty switch slots below so I pretty much did the same method of removing the blank switch. I used a dremel tool bit where is just mentions tapping with a screw an removing the blank switch.
     
  4. Feb 13, 2015 at 10:49 AM
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    backup camera, intermittent wiper, step bars, bug deflector, window vent, console vault,solid fold 2.0, 2016 sport wheels, front camera, anytime rear front camera mod, homelink mirror, dash cam, unifilter,
    Great write up. Really gave me some good ideas for my install. Thanks!
     
  5. May 4, 2015 at 6:11 PM
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    Can someone please explain to me exactly how this goes in the fuse box? Doesnt it need a fuse?[​IMG]
     

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