I received my fog lights from http://www.mcgeorgeparts.com/ a few days ago and installed them today. Here are some step by step pics of what I did.
http://www.scionlife.com/tech/images/fog_lights_tc/2861.jpg

First, I strongly suggest that you purchase (if you don't already have) a jack and jack stands or a pair of wheel ramps since you have to work on the underside of the front. I got some ramps for $20 before the install.
http://www.scionlife.com/tech/images/fog_lights_tc/2862.jpg

As per the instructions, disconnect the battery of course. Next get underneath the car and remove the 2 plastic covers on the bottom. You'll need a Philips, 10mm socket and a flathead for the plastic push pins. After removing the covers, keep track of where the screws go and pop off the original grill. The instructions recommended a special tool, but I just used my fingers with ease.
http://www.scionlife.com/tech/images/fog_lights_tc/2863.jpg

On the driver's side wheel well, look for the grounding mount. The ground for the wire harness will be attached here.
http://www.scionlife.com/tech/images/fog_lights_tc/2864.jpg

Next look for the connector wrapped in black tape. Remove the tape and connect this end to the wire harness
http://www.scionlife.com/tech/images/fog_lights_tc/2865.jpg

Pop in the new grill and use the clips to hold the grill in. Make sure you put the clips in the correct slot. It might be easier if you remove the grill from its frame, attached it with the clips, and then put the grill back on. (see example below...clip in the pic goes on the left, not the right as I learned the hard way)
http://www.scionlife.com/tech/images/fog_lights_tc/2866.jpg

Slide the bulbs into the slots and should click right in.
http://www.scionlife.com/tech/images/fog_lights_tc/PICT0552.jpg

Next run the wires from the along the top bumper and attach to the existing wires with zip ties. Connect the lights to the wires and you should be done for now with the front.


The easiest part is the internal wiring. On the driver's side, pull off the side cover, reach in and pop off the mirror switch panel. With the 3 way wire that comes with the kit, connect one end to the relay, another to the car's white connecter, and the other end to the switch. After the relay is connected, clip it in on the left hand side
http://www.scionlife.com/tech/images/fog_lights_tc/2867.jpg
http://www.scionlife.com/tech/images/fog_lights_tc/PICT0557.jpg

Put the covers back on and reconnect the battery and test everything. Once everything is working fine, put the platic covers underneath and you should be all set. Just remember to reset all the windows after reconnecting the battery.
http://www.scionlife.com/tech/images/fog_lights_tc/PICT0558.jpg
http://www.scionlife.com/tech/images/fog_lights_tc/PICT0559.jpg

Here are some shots at night.
http://www.scionlife.com/tech/images/fog_lights_tc/PICT0565.jpg
http://www.scionlife.com/tech/images/fog_lights_tc/PICT0564.jpg

Wow, lookin good. Nice work.

Whoa man, I saw those were out and was wondering what it would look like on my Silver TC, but DAMN..Looks NICE!! Im thinking about getting em now, What was the Price of the Kit??

damn, i like......this needs to be a sticky...... :D

Nice work! Looks great! I 'm really leaning towards getting those now. This should get archived in the tech section.

What was the Price of the Kit??

It's $339.00 from mcgeorgeparts.com.

i noticed that the grill pops out, does the upper grill pop out as well? that way i can mesh the grills..

thanks for the great how-to. the color of your head lights and fog lights look different. are your head light bulbs aftermarket and your fog light bulbs stock?

Woah...Awesome job dude...

Definately on my next kit list...

thanks for the great how-to. the color of your head lights and fog lights look different. are your head light bulbs aftermarket and your fog light bulbs stock?

My headlights have sylvania silverstars in them and the fog light bulbs are stock. Since the foglights use a 9006 bulb, I ordered an extra pair of silverstars for the fogs to match the headlights


Also, the foglights cannot be turned on by itself. It will only come on if the normal beams are on. If you turn on the high beams, the fog lights shut off.

Nice job on the install. :D but...........those fog lights are kinda plain. Also, they are a little on the big side, don't you think? IMO, they make the car less attractive. They should have put them in the little air dams on the sides instead. I don't know, I am not impressed with the design at all.

Nice job with the fogs. I really like the color of your headlights so I went out and bough some Silverstars today.
Has anyone found a "whiter" replacement for the parking lights? Thats the only part messing up the color on my new lights. I couldn't find any bulbs to those specs at the auto parts store.
- Jim

I saw these and tought they fit the lines of the tC a little betterhttp://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7922090565&category=33645#ebayphotohosting But I can't find them anywhere!!! Has anyone seen these yet??

I always hear about Sylvania Silverstars but am not sure what color light they produce... They aren't ricer blue are they? Also, don't they burn out much faster than stock bulbs?

If the answer to both questions is no, I might buy some

I just replaced my headlights with Silverstars and they look great. Now if only I could find the bulbs for the parking lights in that color. If anyone knows if they exist please tell me!
Thanks!
- Jim

Looks good!

Anyone know the dimensions of the air dams? I thought about trying to fit the fogs off an IS300 in there. Don't have my car yet, so I can't measure it myself.

Still, your fogs look pretty nice. Good Job! :D

I bought my fog light kit and installed it today after work. The cost was $339 plus shipping. The cost installed from the dealer is $425 plus tax. It works out to about $100 more to have the dealer install. If you have a lot of free time, do it yourself, it is not that difficult. It took me three hours working at a leisurely pace. If time is important ot you, let the dealer do it. If I had to do it all over again, I would pay the dealer instead of spending the better part of three hours under the car in 90 degree weather.

Easy parts:

Taking the existing grille out.
Installing the new grille.
Installing the lights in the new grille.
Attaching the wiring harness in the dash.

Difficult parts:

Removing the two panels underneath the car.
Getting the clips in on the new grille.
Hooking up the wiring harness in the fender well.
Routing the harness up to the top of the bumper.
Securing the harness in place.
Replacing the two panels underneath the car.
Aiming the lights.

I do love the feeling of doing the job on my own but I really did not have three hours to blow. I was almost certain that this was a one to two hour job at the most.

Now I have to tackle the rear sway bar. I am praying that his is a bit easier.

two thumbs up, it looks really tight

possible to have front end mask AND have fog lights?

[clip!]

Easy parts:

Taking the existing grille out.
Installing the new grille.
Installing the lights in the new grille.
Attaching the wiring harness in the dash.

Difficult parts:

Removing the two panels underneath the car.
Getting the clips in on the new grille.
Hooking up the wiring harness in the fender well.
Routing the harness up to the top of the bumper.
Securing the harness in place.
Replacing the two panels underneath the car.
Aiming the lights.
[clip!]
I did mine a few weekends ago, and agree, those little clips are difficult to install, in fact, I couldn't figure em out so I just left em out! I can't really tell from the following picture where they are...

http://www.scionlife.com/tech/fog_lights_tc/2866.jpg

Help! I don't want my fogs falling out on the highway! :nails:

Hrmm, couldn't edit my first post... :eyebrow: Anyways, I took a closer look at your first picture with the "clips" and those looked nothing like the ones in my kit! The clips that mine came with were like those kinds that clip onto the edges of body panels, and accept a screw through it. No wonder! :flame: Anyone know if the correct clips can be ordered seperatly, and if so what the part number is?

has anyone found out how to wire the Fogs without the Headlites on?

If someone can PM or e-mail me a schematic, I will figure out if the headlight supplies a ground or hot to the fog relay, or the switch, and do a write and pics for you guys.

has anyone found out how to wire the Fogs without the Headlites on?

If someone can PM or e-mail me a schematic, I will figure out if the headlight supplies a ground or hot to the fog relay, or the switch, and do a write and pics for you guys.

Its been done:

http://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=70203

Scroll down to the post by icdedppl on Thu Jun 30, 2005 5:59 am with pics.

Give me some help guys, whats the best way to run wires from the engine area to the switches area. There seems to be no opening into the firewall I can access, I need to install a siren lol

You can use light bulbs of model 168 or 194 with blue or silver coating to replace the parking light bulbs.


Nice job with the fogs. I really like the color of your headlights so I went out and bough some Silverstars today.
Has anyone found a "whiter" replacement for the parking lights? Thats the only part messing up the color on my new lights. I couldn't find any bulbs to those specs at the auto parts store.
- Jim

you payed way to much for those fogs

nice post

you do realize those exact fogs are on ebay for 100 dollars. :rofl: just a heds up .. check out ebay first youd be amazed. i am all the time

anyone know if HID's will fit for this foglight set up?

yes.

find right bulb size.. and install..

oem fog lights use 9006.

Hey guys, just put in the silverstars and installed fogs on my car. The hardest part was gettng the ground taken care of. I am a big guy and getting in there was not fun. On top of that, it was pretty dam cold today in NYC. Anyway, thanks for the write up. I will post some pics tom. of the car up against the wall with the silverstar ultras.

im getting some oem fogs with yellow bulbs soon
i might have some questions (nooob)

Nice DIY Thread! Very Helpful!!

im installing my OEM's tomorrow. This thread makes it look so easy!

hmmm.. ill use this guide to installed my VRDs

anyone know where to get the relay used in this install?

yeah, i didnt have jackstands or a jack to get my car up for my VRD install, and i did it in my cold garage. not fun at all.

did your vrds come with the relay for the fogs?

did your vrds come with the relay for the fogs?

yes sir.

On the factory oem foglight grille, how do you know which is top and bottom, and yes it does matter.

nice simple DIY.. pricy though for fogs.

I got my whole kit for 100, lightly used. Cant even tell.

how long does the battery have to be disconnected for... in order for the windows to stop working....how do you fix the windows again

From another thread:


You need to reset the auto up/down window feature. Look closely at the power window switches. Are the indicator lights flashing? This means the windows lost memory where to stop when in auto up. It's easy to reset. turn the key to on and hold the power window switch for the drivers window in the full up position for 2 seconds or more. Then go the the passenger door window switch and do the same thing. That will reset the windows and they will work.


You will also notice your auto open feature for the moonroof won't work either. You need to reset this too. Hold the moonroof window switch in the close position for 5 seconds. That will reset it.

When you state "Next look for the connector wrapped in black tape. Remove the tape and connect this end to the wire harness" Where is it? I cannot find it

ok, Here goes... I got some non-OEM fogs. They have a relay with them, I mounted it inside the bumper... The lead that inside the wheel well, what does it connect to in the dash?
I have everything wired on the outside, but I need a lil help wiring the switch on the inside... The switch has 3 wires. A ground, a power, and the lead that was supposed to connect to the lead coming from the relay I mounted inside my bumper. I connected the wire from the relay that is supposed to be connected to the third wire on the switch to the connection in my wheel well. I just need to know where the wire that was already there in the wheel well goes inside the car. I don't mean to repeat myself, I just want to be clear. :)

TIA,
Matt

Do the eBay fogs install just like the OEM ones do? Since they look the same and everything.

Yes, APT (eBay Fogs) connect the same (wire wise) the only difference is the mounting location for the actual lights themselves...

where did you get the ramps from?

I received my fog lights from http://www.mcgeorgeparts.com/ a few days ago and installed them today. Here are some step by step pics of what I did.
http://www.scionlife.com/tech/images/fog_lights_tc/2861.jpg

First, I strongly suggest that you purchase (if you don't already have) a jack and jack stands or a pair of wheel ramps since you have to work on the underside of the front. I got some ramps for $20 before the install.
http://www.scionlife.com/tech/images/fog_lights_tc/2862.jpg

As per the instructions, disconnect the battery of course. Next get underneath the car and remove the 2 plastic covers on the bottom. You'll need a Philips, 10mm socket and a flathead for the plastic push pins. After removing the covers, keep track of where the screws go and pop off the original grill. The instructions recommended a special tool, but I just used my fingers with ease.
http://www.scionlife.com/tech/images/fog_lights_tc/2863.jpg

On the driver's side wheel well, look for the grounding mount. The ground for the wire harness will be attached here.
http://www.scionlife.com/tech/images/fog_lights_tc/2864.jpg

Next look for the connector wrapped in black tape. Remove the tape and connect this end to the wire harness
http://www.scionlife.com/tech/images/fog_lights_tc/2865.jpg

Pop in the new grill and use the clips to hold the grill in. Make sure you put the clips in the correct slot. It might be easier if you remove the grill from its frame, attached it with the clips, and then put the grill back on. (see example below...clip in the pic goes on the left, not the right as I learned the hard way)
http://www.scionlife.com/tech/images/fog_lights_tc/2866.jpg

Slide the bulbs into the slots and should click right in.
http://www.scionlife.com/tech/images/fog_lights_tc/PICT0552.jpg

Next run the wires from the along the top bumper and attach to the existing wires with zip ties. Connect the lights to the wires and you should be done for now with the front.


The easiest part is the internal wiring. On the driver's side, pull off the side cover, reach in and pop off the mirror switch panel. With the 3 way wire that comes with the kit, connect one end to the relay, another to the car's white connecter, and the other end to the switch. After the relay is connected, clip it in on the left hand side
http://www.scionlife.com/tech/images/fog_lights_tc/2867.jpg
http://www.scionlife.com/tech/images/fog_lights_tc/PICT0557.jpg

Put the covers back on and reconnect the battery and test everything. Once everything is working fine, put the platic covers underneath and you should be all set. Just remember to reset all the windows after reconnecting the battery.
http://www.scionlife.com/tech/images/fog_lights_tc/PICT0558.jpg
http://www.scionlife.com/tech/images/fog_lights_tc/PICT0559.jpg

Here are some shots at night.
http://www.scionlife.com/tech/images/fog_lights_tc/PICT0565.jpg
http://www.scionlife.com/tech/images/fog_lights_tc/PICT0564.jpg

anyone know how many amps needed to power the vrd foglight relay? can i hook it up to 7.5 fuse in the fuse box?

I cant get the bottom grill out on my 2010. Maybe they're different than previous years? Doubtful, but I'm starting to slightly destroy parts and making 0 progress.

Any hints? Clues? Really good descriptions?

Here's a shot of one of the attachment areas from inside the bumper. I cant figure the damn thing out...

http://i392.photobucket.com/albums/pp10/gtrsnax/Lowergrillremoval.jpg

Well, this seems to be what I need, but I can't say it really helps still. I found this on the '09 page at TRDSparks. No such link for 2010 though.

http://trdsparks.com/install/PT413-21050inst.pdf

I know some folks at the dealership. Maybe I'll swing by tomorrow and find out who has upgraded any '10s recently and how they did it.

I have a 07 scion tc and just purchased my fog light kit, when you install the kit, do you have to run wires from the kit through under your hood and into your cab of the car? Or do I just plug the wiring harness into the socket under my bumper as shown in the pics and then plug in the switch to the proper outlet in the internal wiring and it works?


Thanks!

Has anyone ever blown a fuse installing their fog lights?
I got them all installed and they worked and then i took them out to change the bulbs and put them back in and they dont work.. no power to them at all and the bulbs are perfectly fine and brand new and all wires are connected so i dont know what is wrong with them?

you do not need to run any wires into the car if you bought the right fog light kit... it is all plug and play.

and i have never blown a fuse installing fog lights... and if yours don't work..




psst.. hey... did you check your fuses before you bothered to ask?

those fog lights look great, i was having trouble installing them, but this DYI helped alot thanks!!