[JackJet365]

I'm installing driving lights and I started looking into the the dash end of things. While I pulled the aux switch slot I saw this plug sitting behind it. My MY is a 1999. What is this plug for? Thanks!

Justin

 

[Mick Hatzo]

That plug is for the headlamp leveler switch, which for some reason American Ravs were not equipped with.

Check this thread for information: http://www.rav4world.com/forums/84-4-1-accessories/204625-aftermarket-front-foglights.html

The correct plug is taped to the same wiring loom as the plug you mentioned:

(http://www.rav4world.com/forums/members/albums/37389-mick-hatzo/used-forums-8706-picture50386-factory-fog-wiring-switch-plug-3.png)

(http://www.rav4world.com/forums/members/albums/37389-mick-hatzo/used-forums-8706-picture50362-factory-fog-wiring-switch-plug.jpg)

(http://www.rav4world.com/forums/members/albums/37389-mick-hatzo/used-forums-8706-picture50370-factory-fog-wiring-switch-plug-2.jpg)

 

[JackJet365]

Thanks for the reply. Which is the best switch to use? It seems the one I got isn't going to mate up to the connector. I did some looking online and it looks as if our vehicles didnt come with fogs, at least in America. Thanks for the help.

Justin

 

[Mick Hatzo]

After many years of research on the topic, I'm convinced that you wouldn't find the "proper (mating to that connector)" switch, even if you could travel back in 1999!
Just cut the connector off and wire a switch of your choosing (red with silver dots is "signal to relay", white with black stripe is "ground for the switch").

You can choose a generic radioshack switch or a generic Toyota rocker switch (#00550-35976 and #00550-42966):

(http://www.jeepwire.com/toyota/4Runner/tech/switch/sw_installed.jpg)
http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/4Runner/tech/switch/

For even more "OEM looks" for cheap, there is a switch on ebay which matches the look of the switches on the dash:

(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/9voAAOxyKh5SCkik/s-l1600.jpg)
Fog Light Switch for Toyota Hilux MK3 4Runner Tundra MR2 Camry | eBay
Anyone have the Part Number for these dash bulbs? | IH8MUD Forum

If you are prepared to spend ~80$ for a switch, I recommend the #84160-44020 switch.

(http://forum.ih8mud.com/attachments/84160-44020-jpg.727291/)

If you don't care about the "icon" on the switch and you're as cheap as I am, visit a scrapyard and pull a defogger switch similar to the one on your Rav.

(https://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/30/c2fc7d798453d8adaf0d5a9d2c6a078d.jpg)

Keep in mind though, that for the latter "OEM-style" choices, you will also have to tap to the dash illumination wires, in order for the "fog light icon" to become back-lit when you switch on your parking lights.

 

[JackJet365]

Awesome! Obviously I'm a newbie, so thank you for explaining that. I bought the generic Toyota rocker switch but I was wondering if I had ordered the wrong part. This was very helpful.

Justin

 

[CB91710]

Even if you found a mating switch, the other end of that is not connected to anything.

Toyota uses the same wiring harness in multiple vehicles.
This can sometimes be convenient because optional items can be installed quickly in your driveway... on Canadian-built Rav 4.4, installing the TVIP systems takes about 10 minutes to install both the alarm brain and the glass breakage sensor.
Same goes for installing factory fog lights in SOME models not equipped, cruise control on the regular cab Tacoma, etc....