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Old Mar 5, 2008 | 07:34 AM
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Alright got the VRD fogs, installign them... al done except....wtf do I do with the relay? instructions say something about slider connector whatever! but i cant seem to connect it into...anything! ____ing me off because im pretty sure teh answer is obvious. been searchign looking at pictures, but still nothing.
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Old Mar 5, 2008 | 07:42 AM
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uhh.. just shove it on the side of the instrument panel junction box...

(but if you really want.... the clip thingy is on the side of it...)
Old Mar 5, 2008 | 07:49 AM
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wait so it doesn't connect to anything? ok then i messed up somehwere in the wiring cause im an idiot -_-
Old Mar 5, 2008 | 07:51 AM
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uhh... wait.. did you connect the relay to the wiring harness at the very least?

if they're mentioning where to mount it... then whatever.. place it wherever is convenient
Old Mar 5, 2008 | 08:06 AM
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yeah i connected it, thanks. Now to just figure out what i messed up and why they dont turn on lol
Old Mar 5, 2008 | 08:38 AM
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did u ground the many wires?

and did u connect that clip to the connector by the driver side wheel well?
Old Mar 5, 2008 | 03:29 PM
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you can close this, my question was answered, I'm gonan have a friend look at the fogs for me
Old Mar 5, 2008 | 04:38 PM
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did you remember to turn on your head lights?

the fogs (w/ normal wiring) only turn on when your low beams are on.

they are not on when:

1. low beams are off.
2. high beams are on.
Old Mar 5, 2008 | 06:03 PM
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uhh...i got frustrated and gave it a kick...now they wrk.. haha!
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wow awesome fix man!
Old Mar 5, 2009 | 03:28 PM
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Anyone know what kind of relay the vrd fog kit uses???

spst???? normally closed????
Old Mar 9, 2009 | 04:44 AM
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i just ordered some APT fog lights.....can someone please tell me how to wire them so that they are on whenever i want them to be on...... i want an on and off button for them.
Old Mar 9, 2009 | 06:04 PM
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there is a diy in the ice forum i believe.
found it
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=185730
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