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Old 08-26-2008, 11:00 AM
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OEM fog light switch

Has anyone with the OEM fog light tried to change the settings on how they work? I have the switch on the left stick with the headlights and wanted to know if it can be changed to come on when just the parking lights are on instead of the headlights only? Also I would like to defeat the "Fog lights off mode" when you put the high beams on? I know the second idea is illegal but would still like it for the back roads at night.

Any DIY'er ever attempted this or would it be simple for a shop to do it? and I guess what kind of shop?

Any help would be great..........
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I would also like to do the same thing. The only other thing I might ad would be for both the high&low beams be on with the highs. On a GMC I could hold the lever back and both high&low would be on and it is great for that extra light.
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I would also like to do the same thing. The only other thing I might ad would be for both the high&low beams be on with the highs. On a GMC I could hold the lever back and both high&low would be on and it is great for that extra light.
Hey onpoint, The Tundra does leave the low beam on and "adds" the high beam so both shine at once..........it just turns the fog lights off which I don't like........I also like the brite orange daytime running light in front that stays bright with the parking lights on and would like to be able to have the fogs also with just parking lights ......

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Hey onpoint, The Tundra does leave the low beam on and "adds" the high beam so both shine at once..........it just turns the fog lights off which I don't like........I also like the brite orange daytime running light in front that stays bright with the parking lights on and would like to be able to have the fogs also with just parking lights ......

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Right after I posted that I thought about going out and checking to see if it killed the low beams or not. Instead I went out and yanked that charcoal filter thingy off. I can't understand why they give us a switch if the truck is going to pick when we can and can't have the fog lights on. Same way on my old GMC though. I guess you and I are the only two that have a problem with it.
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Right after I posted that I thought about going out and checking to see if it killed the low beams or not. Instead I went out and yanked that charcoal filter thingy off. I can't understand why they give us a switch if the truck is going to pick when we can and can't have the fog lights on. Same way on my old GMC though. I guess you and I are the only two that have a problem with it.
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I think a lot didn't care if they have them and don't use them and the other half don't have OEM and put aftermarket on and they could lock the truck with theirs on!

Anyway, I'm going to fish around locally and see if anyone can help.........dissabling the high beam off mode may be easier then someone changing when they will come on.........I'll let you know if I find a fix........
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You could rewire them. Its pretty easy. I just installed a set of Piaa X-tremes. There is a parking light wire on the left side by the battery for your "switch" wire. You will still need a relay. I can give you more details if you want.
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You might get some ideas from how I wired mine here without having to cut anything.
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