I always used them during dawn and dusk, when headlights aren’t needed, but a little something is nice. I’d also use them just before or after rain, when the sun isn’t fully out. But there is a little aesthetics to it as well.
I’ve played around with one at the dealership. They do in fact operate with just the parking lights. It also states that in the Tacoma owner’s manual. (Ford, GM, and Dodge also operate this way.) I think the Tundra is also the same, as I’ve seen one on the road with the parking lights and fog...
My goal is to have the 4Runner fog lights operate the same as the Tacoma fog lights. The 4Runner’s only operate with the headlights, the Tacoma’s will operate with either the parking lights or the headlights. I printed out the wiring schematic of both vehicles. The wiring is virtually identical...
I've had it now for 3 weeks. I drove for 4 hours to get it. I added the Westcott rock sliders, Trailhunter fog lights, badging, as well as a few other things.