09 HB Micro Image fogs question

[89GLH]

I have several pending emails with them, first and foremost. Has anyone found a stock switch instead of the round switch I have to drill a hole in my dash for? The site shows this one, which is why I ordered it:
http://shop.microimageonline.com/images/12899369931432081134209.jpeg
And what I got was a round one with a fog light sticker. Weak.

[CTScott]

The switch in your picture is the typical type that is included with the aftermarket fog light kits and what used to be included with the Micro Image kit. They are poor quality switches and required internal modification to make them work properly with the OEM wiring. The round switch is a higher quality switch which isolates the switching and the illumination (unlike the rectangular switch, which has them internally bridged).

If you would like one of the switches from your picture, I can ship you one, as I have a pile of them on hand from when we modify the aftermarket kits to build the plug and play harnesses.

[89GLH]

Understood, I appreciate the quick reply! I'll hide this thing under the dash or something I guess. I didn't see any threads about how crappy they were. MI needs to throw a note up on their page, I could have saved a noob question :/

[89GLH]

I followed the instructions perfectly, and they only work independently of the lights. No clue why that is.

[CTScott]

I followed the instructions perfectly, and they only work independently of the lights. No clue why that is.

Which method in the instructions did you use? Letter "a" is the one for having them work in the OEM mode, where they only come on with the switch and only with the low beams on. Just to verify that we are talking about the same set of instructions, attached is the set I am referring to:

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[89GLH]

Same instructions. It might be the lack of description in that document. ONLY the OEM default will turn off with the car, all the others power independently? Now they turn on with no key in the ignition, totally independent of the car. Not necessarily a bad thing, just not outlined therefore I wasn't expecting it.

[IllusionX]

CTScott, might want to include the part numbers for those who want to have the fog light switch in the stalk.. like OEM.

[TOLMACH]

As a second opinion.. I bought an ebay type kit. Wiring was very straightforward (even though one has to run a wire through the firewall). The only concern was quality of the relay.

[cali yaris]

CTScott wrote the instructions, and they have successfully worked for many customers. I'm sure he can guide you through it to make the fogs light up the way you want them to.

I have changed the pictures on the website. When you didn't get the switch you wanted, you were/are welcome to return the kit -- but it's true that the round switch is better quality, and looks great when installed properly.

Seems to me you have passed on the offer of a free "OEM" style switch - yes? I'm happy to send you one as well.

[89GLH]

Yeah, I'll pass on the OEM one. I greatly appreciate the offer. If this one is of higher quality I'd rather not be irritated down the line. This kit is perfect in every way. Fitment was perfect, where to wire and the quality of the components is top notch. My only issue was some of the wording, which was misleading (ever so slightly). I hid the switch in the fold out pocket under the dimmer switch, no big deal.

[CTScott]

Yeah, I'll pass on the OEM one. I greatly appreciate the offer. If this one is of higher quality I'd rather not be irritated down the line. This kit is perfect in every way. Fitment was perfect, where to wire and the quality of the components is top notch. My only issue was some of the wording, which was misleading (ever so slightly). I hid the switch in the fold out pocket under the dimmer switch, no big deal.

Let me know which parts you thought were misleading, so I can revise the documentation. Sometimes what makes perfect sense to me leaves others scratching their heads.