Fog Issue

[1.5]

Hey YW just need some help with my fog lights. I've had eBay fogs for quite some time but they just stopped working recently. They do not illuminate at all.

I did some diagnosis and I tested the power source and it is giving power and the fuse is not blown. Using my voltimeter I checked the power wire coming out from the relay and that wire is not giving any power. So going into the relay there is power but coming out from the relay there is no power. Does this sound like i blew the relay?

[Billiam]

Yep...sounds like the the relay. You can pick one up from Wal-Mart, Autozone etc., for about $5. Pick up some female spade connectors while you're there...as you'll need them for the new relay's 4 connections.

I think I have some of those plug-and-play ebay relays laying around. If you can wait a few days on the delivery you can have one.

[JumpmanYaris]

Take a picture bro because I think I might have the same problem

[1.5]

Billiam that would be awesome I have no problem waiting.

Jumpman ill get some pics up by tomorrow

[JumpmanYaris]

Billiam that would be awesome I have no problem waiting.

Jumpman ill get some pics up by tomorrow

Sweet appreciate that, thanks.

[Billiam]

Billiam that would be awesome I have no problem waiting.

PM me your address and I'll make sure I have one.

[auxmike]

Did you guys use one of those black plastic aftermarket relays? I went the way of using the OEM Toyota part that plugs right into the cars relay panel. This way the dash light for the fogs comes on too. The OEM relay is only like $15 on Ebay. Hope you get back and running soon...

[JumpmanYaris]

I sure hope and pray we have the similar problem hehe, because I checked the fuse box and all seem ok I haven't had the car diagnosed but I have a feeling this is the problem.

[Billiam]

Did you guys use one of those black plastic aftermarket relays?
I did and it's been working fine for the last 2+ years. Sounds like his was just a dud.

[1.5]

Yeah this was just an eBay relay. I didn't go the factory route.

[Billiam]

Yeah this was just an eBay relay. I didn't go the factory route.

Gimme your addy

[1.5]

sorry for the delay jumpman I will get that pic today

[Altitude]

Agreed on the relay as mine had gone bad too.

[1.5]

thanks guys i am a super noob with wiring/electrical..... + goes to - right? lol

[1.5]

Here's the pics.

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The fuse again not shorted and the blue wire coming from the fuse box is connected to the power source and that power source registers 12.9v. The wire then runs into the loom and the loom spreads into 4 wires connecting to the relay. One of the red wires going in also registers 12.9v. The red wire coming out from the loom, next to the blue power wire, provides the power to the loom that spreads to the two housings. That red wire registers 0.00v.

[ljming99]

Sorry but this may sound noob lol

Did you turn the switch for the fog lights on to trigger the relay, you could be measuring an open circuit which gives the 0 reading.

[JumpmanYaris]

Where is that relay at ?

[1.5]

Sorry but this may sound noob lol

Did you turn the switch for the fog lights on to trigger the relay, you could be measuring an open circuit which gives the 0 reading.

Check

Where is that relay at ?

Really jumpman? Its the big black box in pic 3 and 4 that says "relay"

[Billiam]

Really jumpman? Its the big black box in pic 3 and 4 that says "relay"

Ha, ha....and you should have a new one soon. :wink:

[1.5]

:thumbup:

[JumpmanYaris]

Lmao I am talking about where is it at in my car

[1.5]

Ooooo LOL my bad.

Do you have factory installed fogs, mi fogs, or eBay fogs?

[JumpmanYaris]

The wires are from MI and actual fog from eBay and I have HIDs in em, I am here standing next to the car scratching my head :help:

[1.5]

I think your setup is different. I think garm customized his sets so they use the factory plug and relay which plugs in to the fuse box under the Hood. Correct me if wrong. My setup is more basis and I ran thru my firewall instead of using the factory relay hookup.

[JumpmanYaris]

Well I took some pictures but I'll post them when I finish my shower I am done with it I took the entire front end out. And might even sell the headlights for dirt cheap since it needs another harness and ballast.

[1.5]

Cool I am not the best with wiring so maybe Scott or someone will chime in.

[1.5]

Billiam you are a life saver LOL.

Thanks again man

[Billiam]

Billiam you are a life saver LOL.

Thanks again man

I take it you got it....and it worked?

[1.5]

Yup. I tried uploading a pic but my phone doesn't want to.

[JumpmanYaris]

Cool, now I need to figure out wtf is wrong with my set

[1.5]

lol you may have a relay issue as well but you have a different set up and I believe you're using the toyota relay correct?

[JumpmanYaris]

lol you may have a relay issue as well but you have a different set up and I believe you're using the toyota relay correct?

I really don't know because I didn't do the job my self

[Billiam]

Yup. I tried uploading a pic but my phone doesn't want to.
Good deal. Make sure you have that relay secured so it doesn't move around and vibrate. That can potentially shorten the life of it.

[1.5]

^ cool thanks for that advice

[JumpmanYaris]

Dude I I am done with mine, fuse:checked, bulbs:checked, ballast:checked, wires:checked (they are getting power), relay:unknown if it has one. Would it be close to the on/off switch ?