OEM Foglight Switch vs Aftermarket

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications' started by PriuSocal, Jun 30, 2025 at 5:02 PM.

  1. PriuSocal

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    I recently purchased a set of aftermarket fog lights from Amazon for my gen 2 (see photo of kit below) and read and saw how most everyone is complaining about the aftermarket switches they come with in regards to fitment in the spare slot. So i ran into a gen 2 with the OEM fog light switch which is in the wiper switch assembly so my question is, is there a way to wire up the OEM switch to aftermarket fogs that use that square switch to the OEM switch or would I need to run the specific harness off the OEM fogs for this?

    Anyone do this that can run by me a HOW TO or any ideas if it's even possible. I am not that inclined to read wiring diagrams lol as I get lost most of the time with them but more hands on if that makes sense.

    Thanks

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    #1 PriuSocal, Jun 30, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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    Anyone with this knowledge? I cant believe no one has attempted this here LMAO
     
    #2 PriuSocal, Jul 2, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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    I've done it on a gen 3, using a Toyota stalk with the fog switch, and the relay and circuit they already built into the fusebox. But it's highly likely the details for gen 2 aren't all the same, so unless someone does come around with your exact answer, reading the diagram might be the fast way.

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    #3 ChapmanF, Jul 2, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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    Seems like a lot of work and expense to go through to install the crappy OEM style foglights. The OEM foglights have no cutoffs, they put out light everywhere, except where you need it.

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    #4 xliderider, Jul 2, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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    I used the Toyota switch and wiring and grille openings, but Morimoto LED foglights. They're nice.

    Also, being LEDs, allowed me to put just a 3-amp fuse into the pre-existing FOG slot in the fusebox, instead of a 10-amp or whatever the original was supposed to be.
     
    #5 ChapmanF, Jul 2, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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    Wasn't that for a Gen3 though? I don't think Morimoto makes LED foglights for the Gen2.

    Edit: NVM, just saw your post above.

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    #6 xliderider, Jul 2, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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