does any one have good pix of the accy switches on the left steering column?

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iowagold

Discussion Starter · 12 mo ago

does any one have good pix of the accy switches on the left steering column?
not sure on what all options were used in these locations.
there are 3 hole plugs...
might be nice for fog lights.

what is the size and brand and part numbers for switches that fit?

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BMR

· #2 · 12 mo ago

The big opening is for the power mirror controls. The smaller 3 below that, the one on the far right is a security system status indicator light, if equipped. The other two I don’t know.

I don’t know firsthand of a switch that fits. I think the various switches you’ll find are for newer Toyotas, which are slightly different? Corners look more rounded to me.

iowagold

Discussion Starter · #3 · 12 mo ago

i found a good pix of the blanks

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iowagold

Discussion Starter · #4 · 12 mo ago

3

thinking maybe

Digital camera Camera accessory Point-and-shoot camera Cameras & optics Gadget

and security flasher

Rectangle Fixture Composite material Bumper Automotive exterior

and coin tray from 2001 to 2005

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BMR

· #5 · 12 mo ago

That first pic looks like the correct shape. Does the listing give dimensions? Compare them to the filler plugs in yours to see if they match.

cRAVe

· #6 · 11 mo ago

iowagold said:
does any one have good pix of the accy switches on the left steering column?
not sure on what all options were used in these locations.
there are 3 hole plugs...
might be nice for fog lights.

From what I can tell from other forum posts, these three locations were used on European RAV4.1's for:

Front fog lights
Headlight leveler
Rear fog light

iowagold

Discussion Starter · #7 · 11 mo ago

cRAVe said:
From what I can tell from other forum posts, these three locations were used on European RAV4.1's for:

Front fog lights

Headlight leveler

Rear fog light

any pix of those switches?
and any part numbers?
where did they place the front and rear fog lamps?
any pix of those?

iowagold

Discussion Starter · #8 · 11 mo ago

more parts arriving this weekend
new am fm antenna so i will have some of the dash loose for that.
i will try to measure the switch openings on the dash.

iowagold

Discussion Starter · #9 · 11 mo ago

2000 rav4 dash switches
tall is 1-1/2
wide is 3/4
plenty of space behind for wires and connections.

the left hole plug has harness plug stuffed in to it.
is this for fog lamps or security?

cRAVe

· #10 · 11 mo ago

iowagold said:
any pix of those switches?
and any part numbers?
where did they place the front and rear fog lamps?
any pix of those?

Have a look at this post:

www.rav4world.com

Fog Lights on a 97

I understand the fog lights were an option in 97. My question is, where were they located? I searched everywhere with no luck. I see mine has the wiring harness for them under the hood and I found the location for the relay, fuse and switch. Thanks

www.rav4world.com

www.rav4world.com

iowagold

Discussion Starter · #11 · 11 mo ago

this is a 2000 i am working on.
yea the older rav units had them on top of the bumper as an dealer add on.

i am thinking i saw somewhere there is a bumper cover that had the cutouts built in for fog.
it might to have been on the sites for the lower skirts and air dams.

nopzzzz

· #12 · 11 mo ago

Pic of mine

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iowagold

Discussion Starter · #13 · 11 mo ago

ok fog and what is the one two three switch?

nopzzzz

· #14 · 11 mo ago

There is rear fog switch and headlight regulator. I can move light beam down while towing a trailer or heavier stuff in the back.

iowagold

Discussion Starter · #15 · 11 mo ago

ahhhh ok ty

iowagold

Discussion Starter · #16 · 11 mo ago

nopzzzz said:
Pic of mine
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so is the left fog switch to control the lights in the clear turn signal assy?
or is that to control the hella lights?
the over seas versions are different from the USA dot versions..
we have yellow reflectors in the USA dot version.

iowagold

Discussion Starter · #17 · 11 mo ago

i found a couple of lighted switches i like.
CH4X4 Push Switch for Toyota - Fog Lights Symbol - Amber LED
and
CH4X4 Push Switch for Toyota - Daytime Running Lights Symbol - Amber Led
and maybe do this for the cell charger in the third space
Nilight Rocker Switch Style USB Charger LED Voltmeter Quick Charge 12V Dual USB Charger 5V 4.8A Car Charger Replacement for Rocker Switch Panel on Boats RVs Trucks Cars,2 Years Warranty

i have this cell phone mount over the speedo
Car Phone Holder Mount 360 Degree Rotation Dashboard Cell Phone Holder for Car Clip Mount Stand Suitable for 4 to 7 inch Smartphones (Black)
for 13.48 that mount is cool!
nice to have the screen handy for nav!
i will be able to short cord the charge right up to the phone.
nice for service calls!

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iowagold

Discussion Starter · #18 · 11 mo ago

cRAVe said:
From what I can tell from other forum posts, these three locations were used on European RAV4.1's for:

Front fog lights

Headlight leveler

Rear fog light

rear fog light???
lol
ok must be like a work light or a rear collision avoidance light...
when it is that bad here i flip on the yellow 4 way flashers if i am below the speed limit in bad stormy areas.
now that the new leds are in those are super bright!
click here for the lights upgrade to led thread

cRAVe

· #19 · 11 mo ago (Edited)

iowagold said:
rear fog light???
lol
ok must be like a work light or a rear collision avoidance light...

European cars are made to different lighting standards than USA cars.
Have a look at this Wikipedia link regarding the rear fog lamp. Usually it is a separate red lamp about as bright as a brake light, mounted on the driver's side. I think on the RAV4.1 the rear fog lamp was mounted above the license plate like on this picture of a RAV4.2. Canada and USA didn't get 2-door 2nd gen RAV4s either.

Wheel Tire Car Vehicle Automotive tail & brake light

A rear fog lamp isn't required in the USA. Sometimes you see cars here in Canada with a rear fog light added which are mostly just an annoyance since some of the people who have a rear fog lamp run the light on clear nights and they are rather bright.

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iowagold

Discussion Starter · #20 · 11 mo ago

ahhh
we have the third brake light to cover that..... at least when braking.

the LEDs are nice and bright now.
click here this is that thread

looking at better amber fog for the front now...
working on a bright yellow for the turn location... then make it flash for the turn signal.

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