Fog Light Relay & Switch

Eav10xB · 03-06-2009, 01:23 PM

Does anyone know where i can get the fog light relay and the switch for an 06? The Stealership wants 95 bucks for the relay and 45 bucks for the switch, can't i find one aftermarket that is cheaper than that? Maybe radio shack? What do i look or ask for?

hotweelz4me · 03-06-2009, 02:11 PM

good question! I figure the switch can be supplemented with a universal one, but I have no idea on the relay

PCH · 03-06-2009, 02:50 PM

You can get the universal switch from Randode, Oznum, Gardner Bender Inc Rocker On-Off, Rocker Switch, Model GSW-45 (usahardware.com)
Regular blue toyota micro relay. You can also unplug you headlight relay and reinstall it into the fog relay socket- you'll only loose panic headlights flash function.

You can find micro relays here: Tyco relays, Bosch, power relay,75 amp,high capacity,Automotive,truck,equipment,

Eav10xB · 03-06-2009, 04:26 PM

Its just a plain rocker switch plug behind the console? nothing special? 3 prong or 2 prong?

How many amps does the relay have to run?

PCH · 03-06-2009, 04:59 PM

There is a 2 prong plug for the switch somewhere near the ashtray. 20Amp rated relay is probably enough for most halogen bulbs.

hotweelz4me · 03-06-2009, 06:50 PM

So all we need is the 20amp micro and were good to go? If that works, I will rewire my fogs using the factory wiring.

PCH · 03-06-2009, 08:14 PM

Relay, switch and fuse. All the wires are there.
http://tijil.org/Scion_Docs/04_xB_Sh...xBFogLamps.pdf

hotweelz4me · 03-07-2009, 01:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PCH

Relay, switch and fuse. All the wires are there.
http://tijil.org/Scion_Docs/04_xB_Sh...xBFogLamps.pdf

I understand that, I just wanted to make sure that the 20amp micro relay will work, especially since you one you listed cost around $6 versus $45 from Toyota.

thumper · 03-07-2009, 01:22 PM

That GSW-45 switch should also be at Lowe's I know I got mine from there.

Eav10xB · 03-07-2009, 10:19 PM

Thank everyone and black box thanks for asking the same questions I had

mauistardog · 03-25-2009, 10:19 PM

Hey PCH, thanks for the all the good info. I am doing my install right now, you said you can use the horn micro relay switch. do you know which one it is or where I can get a diagram of all the fuses and relays. I don't see it on the car cover.

thanks
joe

PCH · 03-25-2009, 10:33 PM

No, you can use the Headlight relay, just gotta replug it in a diff location. I'll try to look for the pic.

Here is the pic of the relays. They are all attached to the side of the fusebox. PIA to get to, but doable (this is the back view BTW). I don't remenber which one of 3 you are gonna be missing, but the other 2 that are installed on the car there are Horn and Headlight relays. Just try swapping them, it's safe. You don't want to loose the Horn relay, but Headlight one is hardly ever used (only with Panic Alarm).

mauistardog · 03-26-2009, 03:57 AM

Thanks and great pic. yea pain in A$$ to get to. I got the next 4 days off so will work on this and some other mods.

aloha
joe

PCH · 03-26-2009, 05:24 PM

So those relays are Rear Defog (top), Headlight (middle), and then Fog. Just move the middle relay one step down.

gmason · 03-28-2009, 01:44 PM

Mine was a bear to reach. Eventual joy.

URBANXB · 04-30-2009, 06:35 PM

I had to mount and wire 5 fogs on my ride

jdmfg208 · 06-05-2009, 12:17 AM

Ok I have a few questions.... if I move the headlight relay to the spot for the foglight relay that will just eliminate the use of the headlights flashing on when using the panic button and only that right? headlights will still turn on like you normally will? Also just to make sure xbs already come pre wired for foglights? All you will need is the relay fuse and switch?

Also the switch I will need is a 2 prong one? will that connect straight to the pre existing wiring harness inside the cabin or do I have to cut and create new ends to connect to the aftermarket switch?

PCH · 06-05-2009, 12:59 AM

Yes on everything.
2 prong aftermarket switch will plug in if the configuration of the terminals is the same as in the plug.

Lt4mula · 06-05-2009, 01:31 AM

i took all the relays out of my old mazda before the towed the totaled car away. I used that and tapped the the dimmer switch. works great and is in easy reach easy find.

jdmfg208 · 06-06-2009, 08:34 AM

Thanks PCH for answering my questions just gave one more what did you mean by this "if the configuration of the terminals is the same as in the plug."