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Wiring led lights as fog lights and turn signals

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by SkunkMan17, Nov 9, 2018.

  1. Nov 9, 2018 at 1:48 PM
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    SkunkMan17

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    Make another post about this, but im not getting much feedback on it, so i figured i would post on here asking for help. I have two led lights, and a 2 lead wiring harness that i would like to use, They're flush fit lights so they fit perfect where my turn signal lights are currently, so im wondering how i can wire them to act and turn signals and foglights at the same time, if anyone has any idea how I can do this, I would appreciate a reply.

    Previous Post: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/led-lights-working-as-a-fog-light-and-a-turn-signal.576787/
     
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    No turn signal is going to be bright enough to be a usable fog light.
     
  3. Nov 9, 2018 at 5:07 PM
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    I have led lights bars, but they are small enough to go into the turn signal slot and I know I can wire them to act as both
     
  4. Nov 9, 2018 at 5:28 PM
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    I wrote about it before: Turn signals can't be ever used as a fog lights - the light pattern should be different between turn signals and fog lights. Turn signals can be used only as DRL (the light pattern and output is the same, and USA allows to use orange DRL). Turn signals can be also used as off road lights but the output and color will suck. If you make them to have higher output then they will be illegal as turn signals.

    People, don't turn your trucks into Christmas Trees. The lighting is not for looks but it is very important safety feature. Each lamp is designed for its purpose regarding the color, light output and lighting pattern. Don't mess with it unless you understand all regulations and requirements and your are 100% sure you know what you are doing.
     
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    Not trying to turn it into a Christmas tree, I’m trying to make the lights fit into the truck so I don’t have to hacksaw a hole in my bumper.
     
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    As I stated above it does not work. Legal turn signals have light pattern to be visible from all angles but not be blinding. Fog light pattern is to be visible (or noticeable) from the above bumper level - so the whole light is pointed downwards (often with clear cut-off line).

    Unless you have a dual function lights like for example I have in my 4Runner: Osram LED FOG/DRL.

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    Thee are two LED chips setup inside the same housing: DRL to be clear visible at day (blinding at night),

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    and FOG to output light wide only below bumper level with crisp cut-off (the bluish color on this picture).

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  7. Nov 9, 2018 at 6:03 PM
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    Alright thanks for the help!
     

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