2012 Toyota Tacoma Anytime Fog Light Mod

[@DirtyJobsGuy1]

Seriously, you did a great job explaining everything and also showing your hookups! I really appreciate it!

[@CQN1HN]

glad it helped!

[@2007tacoma]

I just did this mod on my lunch break,at,work, pretty simple, it's a bit different locations of things with my 07 tacoma, but same basic principal. Didn't have a connector for green wire so had to splice into it sadly, but all in all simple mod works great! Thank you for the step by step :)

[@afoster902]

Awesome! I spent about 10 minutes total on this and I'm so happy!! Thank you for the help! Worked on the 2013 Taco. Only difference the relay box was a little smaller so I bent the tab all the way around so it was pointing upward. Stoked! Thanks again

[@tanercomertoglu5236]

Did you need anything separate? Or is it all there already

[@stvhwrd]

Location of fog light relay @ 1:02 that's what I came for -- thanks!!

[@rosshen88]

Just did this on my 2011 tacoma, layout was a little different but same concept, used stiff wire and bent it into place so no soldering necessary. great TUT!!!

[@pyang4155]

I used a small blue connecter female spade to connect to the relay. I used a knife/dremel to cut off the blue shield on the connector. Then stuck the wire throught the spade end. Not the way its suppose to be. That way whe the fuse is in with the connector the wire runs straight up. Instead of the way you had it, where the wire points down and turns back up and out. I had issues with the relay going back in with the bent connector. So i trimmed a bit inside the fuse box with a narrow razor blade to allow more room for the bent pronge. I jammed my wire in like you did. The fuse box covers will pinch the wires a bit but they are soft and will flex to let the wire run between them. 2015 trd offroad 4x4 automatic.

[@willywonkaisrsh]

You can bend the relay prong over and up around the relay so it is pointing straight up which will make wiring easier. Obviously just be careful with the bends. Great video by the way.

[@bubbernaut]

i am surprised its taken me this long to look for this mod. But excellent work on the video dude! Thanks.

[@moralesChris64]

Great video, did it on my 2012 in under 3 mins. Thanks!!!!

[@timothybronk4082]

Nice job, Dustin. Thanks for video and detailed instructions.

[@CQN1HN]

I still have the same setup with no problems to date, glad it helped!

[@oaie7111]

This is awesome, thanks, man. Now I just need to find out how to turn on the brights and low beams at the same time.

[@DangerClose27]

Thumbs up for the vet tag!

[@CQN1HN]

Thank you

[@ericgilbert2948]

Worked like a charm on my 2013. 10 minutes! Thank you!!!

[@CQN1HN]

Glad it helped, such a great mod for being so easy

[@Alex.c94]

Never mind just did it at 11:11 at night haha live in California thanks big time been wanting to do this mod Forever just need the signals to say on like 2008 tacos and up got a 06

[@chubbiesttuba]

Thanks! This worked for the 2013 Tacoma Base model.

[@blessieevangelista1158]

Did this on my 05 Tacoma, straight forward and it work well as what you said. Thank you.

[@70Marc]

Already been said, but thanks for clear and concise information.

[@rockhillfarm6613]

This works, as described in a 2014 Tacoma. Question: should a 15 amp mini fuse be inserted in the wire?

[@c.bodiesmith4103]

Always smart to insert a 10-15 amp fuse for safety.

[@dankilby914]

Thanks for making this video. Very interesting, and informative.

[@jfontini1]

Really cool mod, it worked on my 09 TC. Thanks

[@CQN1HN]

Great, I know I haven't had any issues and like the option to turn the fogs on when I want

[@ScruffyNerf_Herder]

Do you think the layout is similar on a '10 tacoma? Tryna get this up and going today hah

[@CameronCobb]

Works perfectly for my 2015! Thank you.

[@rubenc4465]

You don't have DTRL you turned on the parking lights. Where did the red power wire start from?

[@TheJunyahboy]

Thanks for the video. And THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE🤙🏾🤙🏾

[@kicker2674]

Do you have anything under the tape where the red line changes to a black line? fuse? If not why the choice to change the wire color? Thanks

[@VanHalen-te8cm]

Hi there D 1st thx for your service. Now regarding the wire. What type of wire and where to buy. We no longer have Radio Shack in CA. So the wire u are running is diff colors. Out of the blue relay it’s black then half way thru u have black electrical tape applied, then it’s red that connects to the green wire, from the green wire connection it continues with more black tape applied going towards the battery. Hope ur not to busy to reply. Other then that very cool video. Thx brotha Henry

[@CQN1HN]

Henry Rosales just any 14-16 gauge wire running from the relay to the constant power, you don’t have to use the source power that I did, just any wire in the fuse box that has constant power. You could even use keyed/switched power.

[@pyang4155]

You can buy wires from autozone or oreilys. I usuall have a roll or 2. I used a black wire so it blends in better than the bright red wire.

[@warrenlucier5796]

For your feed source @ the light green wire did you use a spade terminal or a fuse terminal pushed in behind the female terminal pin? I ask because I don't care for T taps or cutting into the harness either. I have a 2013 base cab and have to install an aftermarket kit I got from AUER with 3 connections necessary under the dash.

[@Treeck57]

Hi there. I want to install the fog lights for my 2015 Toyota Sienna LE. I figured that I really don't want to mess the switch harness wiring that runs into driver side from engine firewall. There's another video of toyota yaris with fog light. The guy swapped his signal turning stalk with new one that has on/off fog light would looks "factory installed". I like to use it on the stalk instead of pressing the button on left next to the air vent. So is this possible to do is just make two fog lights wiring to the fuse box?

[@JesusChrist-mz9gi]

Treeck57 yes it is possible, I did it on my 2010 Corolla, the foglight wires were already there so I didn't install aftermarket wires, installed the relay and changed the stalk, no splicing or anything.

[@brad4237]

Nice video, how well do the covers seat now with the wire running between the two boxes?

[@user-gi3xj8nz3s]

Great video do you think it's kinda the same setup on a 2016 LE model Corolla that didn't come with fog lights I bought a fog light kit and would like to install them will this type of method work like yours?

[@chaddelucenay4805]

How can you do this fog light mod on a 2005 Tacoma? And is there a real easy way to add DRL to a 2005 Tacoma as well?

[@burtonbrd31]

what plugging the wire into that pin what did you use. Just twist and push it in or did u put a spade connector or something on it?

[@randolphmangosing9209]

Simple but rock n roll thanx for sharing

[@spvimagery3527]

Okay so how did you tap the red wire to the green again. I didn't quite get how you did it couldn't really see the connection point.

[@AtkoYo]

He just jammed it into the same connection that the green wire came out of

[@CQN1HN]

Yep just push the new wire into the slot firmly

[@franciscoe4607]

Worked perfect thank your for the Guide👍🏼👍🏼

[@CQN1HN]

Francisco E glad it helped!

[@EM-mp4kp]

Thanks Dustin , awesome video

[@CQN1HN]

Yes you could jump off of any power source but I wouldn't go from relay to relay so you can't possibly affect anything else and you would have to cut or splice into that relay wire.

[@nicerumble]

Does it matter which of the two ground pins you use? One side had more room for the bent pin to stick out (firewall side). Fogs turn on with the ignition switch. However, when I turned on the running lights the fogs turned off. I was wondering if maybe you had to use the grill side ground.

[@d1amond179]

great vid! I do have one question. It looks like your red wire is splits and one side goes to the harness and the other goes to the relay. Is this true or does have some slack between the connections?

[@svrblk777]

Nice mod idea! I think you can use a piggyback fuse tap to accessory for better peace of mind.

[@AudiSportFan1970]

Thumbs up for the poison playing in the background ha ha!

[@PB8man]

Can't you just wedge some plastic inside the relay body to hold the relay closed like you do for the always on cigarette lighters mod?

[@chidexmo]

Just what wanted, I’m gonna try it out on my 06 4Runner

[@oscargalvan5884]

(The plug that has the green wire) what does that plug do? ignition?

[@baurat88]

Hey Dustin. Nice mod. One question since it's now plugged into an ignition power, mean you can't have the fogs on without the key in acc position? So if you don't have the key in you can only have the headlights on without fogs.

[@DrDodge24]

Would this be the same on an 2008 Tacoma and what kind of wire and ends (to put in the pin socket) did you use?

[@jesseyamada4835]

Great vid! What type of wire did you use?

[@garrickvanderwal3935]

question 1. does anyone know if this works on the 2016? question 2. you said you used a multimeter. what kind of voltage needs to be supplied to that fog relay?

[@pyang4155]

2. Use a multimeter. Find a wire or fuse that only has 12v power when the key is on the "on" position. This wire or fuse should not have power when the key is on the off position or removed.

[@fox351gt]

great freaking video man. got an 09 Camry SE I wanna do this too. Nice job

[@CQN1HN]

Thanks, the basic idea is the same for the Camry

[@fox351gt]

Dustin Hinds Have you ever had any probloms with the lights or maybe the wiring holding all the current after a while of having it like that??

[@charleswoodward3633]

This worked great

[@CQN1HN]

Great glad to hear that!!

[@LockStockNBarrel]

Thank you for your service.

[@Dantrdoffroad]

Thanks for sharing this video it work perfect on my truck. You the best!!

[@Viper6-MotoVlogger]

Very cool! I'll have to do that to my 2013. Thanks for the tip!

[@donearl6675]

hey cant you just tap into your low beam wire ?

[@xtremebolo49]

Could u hook it up straight to the battery ?

[@pyang4155]

Yes, but you may forget to turn off your fog lights and drain your battery. You only want power when the key is on the "on" position. Its better to find a wire with the correct power specs.

[@caseyrodriguez1542]

what kind of wire did you use dustin????

[@ruidasilva863]

Any electrical issues since u did this mod??

[@CQN1HN]

None at all

[@CQN1HN]

it was about 24AWG and stranded I just made sure that it was as least as large as the factory wiring.

[@DreadlockDrummer]

sweet. i'll be getting a 2015 tacoma in the fall, im in canada so our vehicles are wired to have the running lights on all the time without turning the interior lights on as well, so i don't know if this will be a problem at least for the running lights, but if it is, then i will be doing this mod myself =)

[@CQN1HN]

Great let us know how it worked out!

[@ruidasilva863]

@@CQN1HN since you done this mod ...no electronic problems rite???

[@francisgabagat2291]

I've done this mod to my 2011 Taco. Worked for a good while, but now my fogs won't work at all. Anyone else run into this? The bulbs are good, fuse looks fine, could it be the relay? Thanks

[@pyang4155]

Reverse the mod and check it. If it works, check the wiring again. If it doesnt work, it might be the relay. Swap the relay with the one next to it. To check if the relay is bad or not.

[@stevenvalois9042]

Tail lights don’t work when I turn lights on. Also lights in cab around thermostat controls also don’t light up? Help

[@chaddelucenay4805]

Dustin, do you know how or does anyone know how I can take my turn signals on my 05 Tacoma and also use them as a day time running light?

[@CQN1HN]

I have never tried that mod, however a good writeup on how to do what you want is here, www.tacomaworld.com/threads/05-drl-daytime-running-lights-install-oem.1475/

[@johnnywood8082]

Ok if I don’t have a Toyota, which “prong” do I use?

[@cartips5307]

awesome vid thanks!!

[@danrcoker]

cool deal thanks for the info

[@zoody1000]

HI. Thank you so much the vedio. I have 14 tacoma trd, I wamt to do like your step please..help If screw up. Thank you.

[@corvettezong2135]

Hey can i do that to my 06 Toyota tundra?...lmk

[@aspireautoaccessories]

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[@MrDharknes808]

I need help to my 2014 tacoma for anytime fog light .. pls help.

[@phantomgh0st37]

Does this work on 2012 Camry vehicles? Working modifying mine.

[@CQN1HN]

Yes, same principal

[@ricardocst]

What if I have a Corolla 10th gen? It works?

[@tanercomertoglu5236]

Where did you get the wire?

[@lucasmb77]

Thank you very much 😎👍🏾God bless

[@SpookyMontero]

How do you know what prong to use

[@tofreddy]

Nice work! and Nice camera.. Thanks!

[@arnoldcastillo8106]

Im trying to do this to my 2010 toyota camry, hopefully its the same concept.

[@jpMcnab]

Tried this on a 2012 and it made the DRL come on with the fog light switch.

[@CQN1HN]

not sure exactly the gauge, I used a wire that was at least the same gauge as the other wires

[@Xman920]

Is it the same for a 09 tacoma?

[@anthonyreddy2834]

Did this to my 05, the next morning my battery was dead. Anyone else have this happen or know why?

[@c.bodiesmith4103]

That's what I also want to "AVOID"...need info 2.

[@tovar2884]

Can I connect it straight to the battery?

[@EM-mp4kp]

Are the fog lights still working fine , the relay didn't burn out I'm just wondering Cuz I just did this to my 2007 tacoma it works good so far. Hey this video U posted is awesome

[@CQN1HN]

Working great, haven't changed a thing since this video!

[@pyang4155]

Relay should not burn out because the signal source uses the same power measurement. If the wire some how got exposed and shorted out, then maybe. But its mostly plastic around these areas. If the wires on either end comes loose for any reason... you only lose power to you fog lights.

[@felixxminaya7971]

I need this mod on my rav4👍🏼

[@rawrnow]

Thanks. Just gotta see how this works on 3rd gen.

[@cgredler21]

its snow. but a bracket on the front makes it look like a cats head for a second or two.

[@OMY2FYB]

where can i get the wire?

[@brandonbarnett7896]

When I do it on my 2012 Tacoma it keeps throwing codes. Anybody else have this problem?

[@CQN1HN]

Check engine light/ codes?

[@TraceyAllen]

You have to be some what careful on which wire you tap into for power. Several things are voltage sensitive, needing a certain amount. You don't want to tap into the fuel pump power. That would be a lot of amps being drawn. Know what your power wire does before you tap into it.

[@BHShaman]

Very cool

[@CQN1HN]

thank you!

[@Eltaco71]

@ 3:42 is it just me or does it look like there is a white cat under the passenger side by the tire?

[@sysomyoung7437]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@Pjezy]

Does anyone know how to do this for 07 Tacoma

[@murf003]

i'd like to try on my 07 also

[@yvoskanov]

has anyone tired this on a 2015 Tacoma?

[@CQN1HN]

It's just slack, it's just a straight wore from point A to B

[@CQN1HN]

Eltaco, hahaha, it does but it is just snow

[@janderson9522]

This video could have been 1 min. No one cares about snow, camera, fuse box covers, or what lights look like when they are on or off.

[@SNlPER27]

Truth!

[@Skeptical357]

+J Anderson It's fine as is. Make the video yourself next time.

[@ambassadorofcorruption3276]

what the fuck veteran plate number?

[@ronrambo7834]

ask your self why it was made the other way in the first place.....

[@c.bodiesmith4103]

does this same set-up apply to a 2015 toyota tacoma pre runner,...I'm still having wiring problems. Semper-Fi.

[@CQN1HN]

C.Bodie Smith the concept would be the same , but the location of the relays and which wire to tap into may be different.

[@c.bodiesmith4103]

@@CQN1HN Thanks for taking time to answer. One (problem) that I am continually having is my switch continues to show the light even when I turn off the engine. I've tried directly connect power to battery and the same.all my wiring to lights are correct. ???? (I Think) ???

[@c.bodiesmith4103]

@@CQN1HN Thanks for the info but, I cannot get the (Hot-Wire) CONNECTED To right fuse/batt. ???It's just not like anything I have seen The switch light always stay on, even when lightswitch is in off position ???

[@Alex.c94]

What kind of wire do you use?

[@Pjezy]

Does anyone know how to do this for 07 Tacoma

[@dylansimoneaux2891]

I have an 07 too and want to do this. Is it any different then the newer model tacomas?