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    G'Day Crew,

    Having a set of IPF 900XS spots installed tomorrow. Have been chasing up a switch for the install to go on the panel near the ignition (thanks TP).

    Anyhow I confirmed the time with the shop this afternoon and told them that I wanted to install an independent switch instead of the little mouse style that they provide.

    Was told that a genuine toyota switch will not work! That the IPF wiring loom will only work with the mouse switch............

    What say you guys, is it a case of too hard or cant be bothered. Trouble is the kits are scarce and I have already put a deposit down.

    Here is a picture of the wiring loom and "mouse switch"



    As a backup until I could source a possible genuine toyota I picked this up today:



    Would prefer at least installing this.

    Thanks

    Rob
    If I associate with eagles, I will learn to soar to great heights. I am an eagle. It is my destiny to fly.

    '08 D4D Auto, Rhino Alloy Tray & Rack, Safari Snorkel, Toyota alloy Bullbar and ARB IPF 900XS spots.

  • #2
    I would imagine that they are talking crap and dont want to integrate the switch you want. Looking at the loom there is no electronics boxes or any thing that may prevent another switch being used.
    2003 V6 GXL, Mickey Thompson MTZ's, Safari Snorkel, ARB Winch Bar, OME Suspension 2" lift, GME TX3420

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    • #3
      I can see no reason why a standard 12V light cannot be operated by any type of on / off switch ... but then I don't have a great deal of experience with IPF's. There doesn't appear to be any electrickery in the pic that would require a specific switch.

      Cheers
      Chippy

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      • #4
        I also didn't like the mouse switch, and installed an illuminated rocker switch, with no problems at all.
        [color=#0040FF]Rob[/color]
        [color=#0040BF]2012 Altitude D4D &
        04 Jayco Eagle Outback[/color]

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        • #5
          Re: IPF 900XS New Install

          Rob

          Originally posted by DarkHorse
          As a backup until I could source a possible genuine toyota I picked this up today:



          Rob
          Excellent idea - also have them going in on Thur...

          Qn: what brand of switch is that? when did you source it (model #?) ? Cost?

          Also do you know if this switch is a perfect fit for the blanks in there or does something need to be ground / timmed for it to fit?

          TIA

          Cheers
          Borgy
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          • #6
            You can order a fog light switch i believe which comes of a LC in the states that is a perfect fit and matches the other switches.

            You can order them through toyota i think, a search will find some answers.
            2003 V6 GXL, Mickey Thompson MTZ's, Safari Snorkel, ARB Winch Bar, OME Suspension 2" lift, GME TX3420

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            • #7
              Nice switch...

              I cant see why they cant re-wire the switch for you.

              I have a small switch on the dash for my Lightforce 170's, however i dont like the way the auto sparky fitted the switch - and now i am trying to find a illuminated swicth like the one in the pic - that is 'made to fit' the panel. The one that i have - moves around to much - as he had to 'bore' out the clips (that keep it mounted in the panel) and therefore the switch moves around after a few km's of bumpy road...

              I would like to pop out the existing plate - wire up the new switch and then pop it back into the panel

              Any news on the part number....

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              • #8
                Repco does a Narva brand illuminated switch that is a real close fit.

                Cheers
                Chippy

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                • #9
                  Thanks Chippy

                  Here is the Link to Navra info



                  63026BL Blister Pack
                  Off/On Rocker Switch with Red L.E.D
                  and Driving Lamp Symbol
                  DPST, push-fit design with 6.3mm push-on
                  blade terminals
                  Amperage rating 20A for use at 12V only
                  Mounting opening 34.5 x 20mm

                  http://www.narva.com.au/Switches_11.html

                  Not sure of the fit - ie the dimensions for the prado switch blanks... but worth look!

                  Cheers
                  Borgy
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                  • #10
                    Borgy,

                    That is a cole hersee rocker switch from coventry auto's number :58328-55 the cost was $14.00, it looks like it will fit perfectly.

                    I actually purchased the green one as well, wasnt to sure which colour to install. Will probably install the green if you want the other............

                    I got a part number off Toyota (finally) for "rear fog light switch" which will fit
                    perfectly. Off LH drive vehicle. Is a special order from Japan, will take 3-5 weeks and costs $118.00 part number is 8416533040

                    I have also spoken with a "grey" importer. I emailed him a picture of the switch panel near the ignition and explained the type of switch we are looking for. He is going to ask his contact in Japan to see if he can source genuine switches for us.

                    The guy from ARB reckons they have tried the "genuine fog light switch" with the IPF 900XS and says it doesnt work...............

                    Any further info just ask.


                    Rob
                    If I associate with eagles, I will learn to soar to great heights. I am an eagle. It is my destiny to fly.

                    '08 D4D Auto, Rhino Alloy Tray & Rack, Safari Snorkel, Toyota alloy Bullbar and ARB IPF 900XS spots.

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                    • #11
                      Guys, I have pulled apart one of those IPF "mouse" switches and there is a small circuit board inside with a couple of components. I think from memory that they are only to reduce the voltage so that the coloured LED's will work properly, however I am not sure what the voltage is that is sent out to the Spotty relay under the bonnet. Also the wires within the cable running to the switch are very fine and may not be able to supply sufficient current to drive the incandescant bulb in replacement switches which could be the reason the switches dont appear to work. Just something to think about
                      07 GXL Turbo Diesel Manual, Ironman Bullbar, 12000 lb Winch, Dual battery, Snorkel, Cooper STT's, Nightstalker HID Lights, other stuff to come

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                      • #12
                        Sounds like carp to me. I havent come across an install in 24 years that we havent been able to retrofit switches.

                        Glad you found the part number for the switch. There is also a front spot switch avaliable, its just a matter of finding the part number (USA version again) Maybe Our US mate can help :wink: :wink: :wink:

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                        • #13
                          Just a thought guys, stick the switch up under the dash out of sight altogether, why would you ever want HiBeam without driving lights ? I have always run my driving lights without a switch for this reason, whenever HiBeam is on so are the driving lights. Not sure exactly on the rego issues if there is any ? but in all the years I have done it no one doing a roadworthy has commented on it. The ARB loom is overly complex and unneccesary, they are a bit of a hassle for the installers to change the swich easily, With my ARB loom I ended up just tossing it aside and using a quality relay and wired it without a switch.
                          Just my 2 cents worth though

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                          • #14
                            Speedy, by law you have to be able to switch off your driving lights independantly of the high beam. I think this is in case the relay fails and they stay on. :shock:
                            Applies in Tassie not sure about other states but I guess its an ADR?
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                            • #15
                              same law in qld...

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