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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 08:56 PM
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HID's Installed, fog lights don't work

Hey Guys,
I just put in a set of HID's into my 99 4runner. And now my fog lights do not work.

I noticed the H4 bulbs stock are a 3 prong plug and my HID's are a 2 prong plug. So I'm missing something, but what do I need to do.

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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 09:01 PM
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Im guessing you are talking about the Limited Fog Lights..

And on that note.... Hmm. Im not sure. I didnt think the fog lights ran on the same circuit as the head lamps so they should have interfered... But maybe the 3rd wire was a ground wire.. Try splicing it off and grounding it and seeing if the fog lights come on then.

Just a suggestion, see as I dont have the limited lights, just running off knowledge of head lamps.

Anyone else got an idea?
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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 09:12 PM
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I tested the spare prong for ground with my multi meter and got nothing, I was in a hury as it was my lunch break so haven't had a chance to really dig into it.

I'm guessing the third prong completes the circuit, because the fogs turn off when the high beams are applied.
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 10:44 AM
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your right the 3rd prong does complete the circuit, because when you activate your highs the fogs cut off
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