how to adding fog lights to a base 09+ (no hacking wires)

SpeedEng · Post by **SpeedEng** » Wed Jan 20, 2010 9:43 pm

hope and pray everyoneim ripping apart the center console later today (havc and radio area) someone posted it might be behind there (matrixowners.c0m)lol my poor car is all scratched up from prying

SpeedEng · Post by **SpeedEng** » Fri Jan 22, 2010 8:41 am

EPIC WIN!

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zionzr2 · Post by **zionzr2** » Fri Jan 22, 2010 10:28 pm

Just added to the Mod Index!

SpeedEng · Post by **SpeedEng** » Fri Jan 22, 2010 11:27 pm

thanks!!

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SpeedEng · Post by **SpeedEng** » Fri Jan 22, 2010 11:28 pm

adding more pic

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SpeedEng · Post by **SpeedEng** » Fri Jan 22, 2010 11:29 pm

more sorry not tryin to be a post (removed)

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SpeedEng · Post by **SpeedEng** » Fri Jan 22, 2010 11:30 pm

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SpeedEng · Post by **SpeedEng** » Fri Jan 22, 2010 11:31 pm

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SpeedEng · Post by **SpeedEng** » Fri Jan 22, 2010 11:35 pm

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SpeedEng · Post by **SpeedEng** » Fri Jan 22, 2010 11:38 pm

almost there

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SpeedEng · Post by **SpeedEng** » Fri Jan 22, 2010 11:40 pm

fail

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star_deceiver · Post by **star_deceiver** » Sat Jan 23, 2010 7:35 am

I'll give this a try one of these days!

ponta2147 · Post by **ponta2147** » Sun Jan 24, 2010 4:19 am

Just found this which has a lot of the diagrams for this install when you click "read more":http://www.justanswer.com/ques...ng-toLooks really similar to what was done here.

Kincaid · Post by **Kincaid** » Mon Jan 25, 2010 8:43 am

Congrats SpeedEng!As for me, I'm just going to go with a universal kit thing and put a rocker switch next to the VSC button.

SpeedEng · Post by **SpeedEng** » Tue Jan 26, 2010 12:32 pm

lol I wish that was brought up ohhh like 2 weeks ago the inside of my car looked like it was a theft recovery car lolbut thats a great find btw!!!

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SpeedEng · Post by **SpeedEng** » Tue Jan 26, 2010 12:43 pm

and also sorry on slacking on the how to.. I got hit with a cold/flu it was sooo bad I couldnt even get out of the bed...

houseofbugs · Post by **houseofbugs** » Sat Jan 30, 2010 9:52 am

Are you still going to do the fogs? I am still up for taking a whack at it.

bikeman1 · Post by **bikeman1** » Sat Feb 27, 2010 8:04 am

SpeedEng -- glad to see you made the trip at last! Things are looking bright for your VibeSo let me get this straight as your posts are all over the board. You got a generic OEM stalk with fog switch from a 2008 Toyota, the correct Denso relay, and a set of 2008 Toyota lights (not Vibe or Matrix -- same as the Corolla ones?); pulled the stock covers and installed/hooked up the lights; and they worked. You still have airspace around the outside of your lamps but you are working on that (or have it worked out) and are going to mod some kind of fascia.Question: did the lamp you used mount into the opening like it was designed for it or did you have to mod/build a bracket?Did you get photos of the lamp you were using before you mounted them in?A significant accomplishment. With this experience you may have a bright future as a car thief ahead of you !!

ponta2147 · Post by **ponta2147** » Wed Mar 03, 2010 1:25 pm

The dealer gave me a decent deal on parts and labor when I asked, so I had them install the factory fog lights themselves while I was in for my recall stuff... I figure this way if something gets messed up, it's totally their fault. Everything works perfectly, it's a lot easier to see at night (though I still want to adjust my headlights in some way), and it looks great! I have a couple pics at night when I picked up the car, but the flash doesn't do much at night. I'll have to take some more in the daytime for the full effect.

ou.grizzly · Post by **ou.grizzly** » Wed Mar 03, 2010 1:28 pm

Looks like you are missing the chrome ring bezel around the fog light itself. And I also see your headlights are retaining moisture also.

ponta2147 · Post by **ponta2147** » Wed Mar 03, 2010 1:34 pm

No, it's there, the pictures at night don't do it justice. I will post some daytime pics tomorrow. ...though you made me paranoid enough to run downstairs and check, lol!

ponta2147 · Post by **ponta2147** » Wed Mar 03, 2010 1:46 pm

As for the moisture...hmmm... it had just gotten washed, and just driven outside from inside the warmer work area, that would explain why it fogged. Is this problematic?

ou.grizzly · Post by **ou.grizzly** » Wed Mar 03, 2010 2:05 pm

Quote, originally posted by ponta2147 »No, it's there, the pictures at night don't do it justice. I will post some daytime pics tomorrow. ...though you made me paranoid enough to run downstairs and check, lol!Must be the lighting, it almost looks like it is not there. I do apologize.

ponta2147 · Post by **ponta2147** » Wed Mar 03, 2010 2:13 pm

No, I completely agree that you totally can't tell from the picture. I stared at it for a while and started doubting it myself! Like I said, daytime photos tomorrow (if I get the chance).

bikeman1 · Post by **bikeman1** » Wed Mar 03, 2010 11:03 pm

Ponta, they look fine even (especially) in the dark. I couldn't get either of the two local pontiac dealers to do anything except claim there was no kit yet and it therefore probably can't be done. The Vibe has always been kind of a stepchild there. So I bought the bezels and am waiting to see if a fix can be done. Sounds like Speedeng is close although I am not exactly sure what light he put in. Not the OEM unit for sure. May send him a PM

ponta2147 · Post by **ponta2147** » Wed Mar 03, 2010 11:48 pm

Quote, originally posted by bikeman1 »Ponta, they look fine even (especially) in the dark. I couldn't get either of the two local pontiac dealers to do anything except claim there was no kit yet and it therefore probably can't be done. The Vibe has always been kind of a stepchild there. So I bought the bezels and am waiting to see if a fix can be done. Sounds like Speedeng is close although I am not exactly sure what light he put in. Not the OEM unit for sure. May send him a PMThe only reason they did it for me is because I walked in there with a list of the part numbers and photos of what the parts looked like, courtesy of GenVibe! Between this and getting the splash guards, the people there know me now as "the girl with the part numbers" lol! But they did a good job with the install.

wt2ga · Post by **wt2ga** » Thu Mar 04, 2010 12:51 am

ponta2147 · Post by **ponta2147** » Thu Mar 04, 2010 3:17 am

Here are the daytime pics:

bikeman1 · Post by **bikeman1** » Thu Mar 04, 2010 7:24 pm

they look really nice. I second wt2ga

ou.grizzly · Post by **ou.grizzly** » Fri Mar 05, 2010 10:11 am

The rings do exist!

star_deceiver · Post by **star_deceiver** » Fri Mar 05, 2010 10:55 am

Lookin' good!!!

ponta2147 · Post by **ponta2147** » Fri Mar 05, 2010 11:49 am

Would there be any interest in me, at some point, popping off one of the covers and getting some pictures of what the factory lights looked like in terms of shape? I know we all weren't sure of whether they were round or not... to me it seems like they might be.

wt2ga · Post by **wt2ga** » Sun Apr 11, 2010 1:40 pm

You can do it for less than $100RH Foglight Ebay item number 1704707009998 $11.00http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...AX:ITLH Foglight Ebay item number 170470708696 $11.00http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...AX:ITCombined shipping $21.00 for a Ebay total of $43.00Buy the covers at the dealer GM part # 88975659 left outer cover list price $26.22GM part#88975660 right outer cover list price $26.22 GM dealer total $52.44 plus local tax Ebay $43.00 + GM parts $52.44 For grand total of $95.44You will have to do a relay and a switch that will cost you extraYou could also buy Ebay item 120544904862 acomplete set with wiring and relar and switch for $69.98http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...AX:ITThrow away the Camry covers and buy the GM covers above for $52.44 For a grand total of $122.42Check it out the actual lights are the same for the 07 â€“08 Camry as for the 09-10 Vibe

rvidolof · Post by **rvidolof** » Sat May 15, 2010 12:52 pm

Dang, wish I had read the post about Bling lights earlier as well.I got the box in the mail, and it's just the lights, and wires no plastic molding or "fascia" so, there goes $90; plus the shipping I will have to pay to return them. ARG!Sounds like I will have to return them and start over. Ponta2147: What part # did you take in for the "blinker" mounted fog light switch? (i.e. able to turn them on by the headlight switch on the stick? Did they give you any issues on warranty or anything like that? Car looks great, I love yours! I have the same color!One last question, what does the "relay" do in this setup? Should'nt fog lights work fine if they are directly connected to the battery with an appropriate 12V switch and fuse? What purpose is the relay?

ponta2147 · Post by **ponta2147** » Sat May 15, 2010 2:20 pm

Quote, originally posted by rvidolof »Dang, wish I had read the post about Bling lights earlier as well.I got the box in the mail, and it's just the lights, and wires no plastic molding or "fascia" so, there goes $90; plus the shipping I will have to pay to return them. ARG!Sounds like I will have to return them and start over. Ponta2147: What part # did you take in for the "blinker" mounted fog light switch? (i.e. able to turn them on by the headlight switch on the stick? Did they give you any issues on warranty or anything like that? Car looks great, I love yours! I have the same color!One last question, what does the "relay" do in this setup? Should'nt fog lights work fine if they are directly connected to the battery with an appropriate 12V switch and fuse? What purpose is the relay?I actually didn't have the part number for the new stick switch, I just told them they had to order the one that turned on the fogs and it worked out, I guess they found it. No factory warranty issues since it's all OEM stuff... the car technically *could* have come with the same fog lights installed, after all.

metaxa44 · Post by **metaxa44** » Sun Oct 17, 2010 9:44 am

Hi,Did you ever finish the fog lights????Any pictures???

cq358 · Post by **cq358** » Mon Nov 22, 2010 10:00 am

SpeedENG.do you need to buy 2 extra wire harness or it comes with the fog light you got it from a Highlander?I was afraid the wire bundle behind the bumper is too short for it to extend all the way to the bulb socket.

metaxa44 · Post by **metaxa44** » Sun Dec 05, 2010 10:27 am

Ok , I got mine done...The unit I got off E-bay worked very well, it fits nice and looks original...Looks just as good as pretty Ponta,s ...Only the switch did not fit in the spot ,so I am going to get one witch fit perfectly...

cq358 · Post by **cq358** » Tue Dec 07, 2010 10:39 am

So you get a new housing from ebay with harness and switch?

metaxa44 · Post by **metaxa44** » Tue Dec 07, 2010 11:12 am

Hi,I got the housing or insert from GM,and the lights, wiring,and switch from E-bay...The switch do not fit the Vibe , because the kit is for 2006-2009 Camry...

metaxa44 · Post by **metaxa44** » Mon Dec 20, 2010 1:10 pm

Some pictures of the car...

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metaxa44 · Post by **metaxa44** » Mon Dec 20, 2010 1:13 pm

When the fogs are on ...

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metaxa44 · Post by **metaxa44** » Mon Dec 20, 2010 1:14 pm

With the highbeams on...

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metaxa44 · Post by **metaxa44** » Mon Dec 20, 2010 1:17 pm

Rocker switch in the car ...

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cq358 · Post by **cq358** » Tue Dec 21, 2010 9:12 am

I guess you use the aftermarket harness that come with the fog light.AWSOME job!!..

metaxa44 · Post by **metaxa44** » Tue Dec 21, 2010 9:44 am

Yes I did , it was easyer than getting to the factory rellay under the radio...

metaxa44 · Post by **metaxa44** » Tue Dec 21, 2010 9:55 am

Thanks CQ358,Oh , and I got the power to the switch from the orange marker or signal lights wiring so I can turn it on or off anytime and it shuts off when I take the key out...So, I can have the fogs on with or with out the low beam ,or with the high beam...

jayco59 · Post by **jayco59** » Sun Mar 27, 2011 12:51 am

SpeedEng,Great work! I have a 2010 and I'm just getting around to this mod now. I have all the parts, except for the relay, installed like OEM (The airbags and sterring wheel puller were a lot of fun when installing the new switch!). The only question I have regards the actual OEM Lamp assembly mounting. How many screws did you use and was there any special mounting hardware?I installed mine with just one screw, from behind through the alignment tab (located in the upper right corner (from the drivers perspective) of the passenger side fog lamp). The other side of the lamp assembly flanges fit nicely into the bumper cover and I didn't put any screw in those 2 spots or the bottom lamp assembly tab on the other side. It seems well secured with the one screw but I'm a bit concerned that I went a bit light on the screws.Your thoughts?Thx,Jay

metaxa44 · Post by **metaxa44** » Sat Dec 17, 2011 11:02 pm

Sorry Jay I just saw your post...I think two screws are enough ,but I did put two extra screws in each ...

peacock · Post by **peacock** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 9:57 am

I installed the ebay Camry fog lights lights. They fit but not exactly the same as the oem ones do. I doubt anyone would notice though. I tested them yet but they connect to the factory harness. I also bought a used relay for about $5 on ebay. I think my local Toyota dealer wanted around $75. It is too cold now so I'll probably finish the install in the spring.