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Running Fog Lights alone

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by fast eddie, Aug 4, 2023.

  1. Aug 4, 2023 at 1:24 PM
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    fast eddie

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    Anyone know how to run with fog lights only? Exclusively? As in without the headlights?
    I haven't found a switch combination to do that on my '23 limited.

    Thanks,
     
  2. Aug 4, 2023 at 1:27 PM
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    I recently installed the Garmin Power Switch and ran both the fogs and a 30" light bar through it and now I can independently have either on when ever I want regardless of headlights, DRL's or high beams settings.
     
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    I have The Brite Box. It allows me to run fog lights anytime. It also allows me to run fog lights and bright lights together.
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    I did it but I replaced the OEM with Diode Dynamics and ran those directly to an Auxbeam panel.
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    Does brite box require tapping into OEM wires?
     
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    No. The Brite Box is completely plug and play. I had it installed on my 2020 ORP. I removed it before I traded it and reinstalled it on my 2022 ORP.
     
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    When you do that setup, will it still work

    Exactly what I wish to do. Can you explain me how you did it?

    thanks
     
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    If you run the fogs and high beam together and then dim the high beams for oncoming traffic, do the fogs turn off at the same time too?
     
  11. Dec 11, 2023 at 10:50 PM
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    I guess not because it will be wired independently
     
  12. Dec 12, 2023 at 7:06 AM
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    Skip to 2:00
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  13. Dec 12, 2023 at 8:40 PM
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    No. The fog lights stay on all the time unless turned off manually.
     
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    The box seems kinda dumb if I still need a switch and have a free spot on a switch panel; is it really that much easier than just routing a new power wire from the relay box to the lights? Would have been nice to drive the beach in the fog without my low beams blasting.
     

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