DIY: JDM RS Tail Light Installation

[rage2]

I searched and couldn't find an install guide for these things, so I decided to make one myself. I'm in IT, so when it comes to installing stuff, I suck. I can build a secure multi-site VPN, but I can't change my own oil. This install is mega easy... was going to get my friend to help me with but I was impatient.

Stuff you'll need:

JDM RS Tail Lights (duh!)
2 x JDM Wiring Connector Part #82824-52050
10mm wrench
Flathead screwdriver
Small allen key.

First step is to open the trunk, and get access to the tail lamps. Using your flat head screwdriver, carefully pry the top of this cover off:
http://www.virgeweb.com/rage2/yarisrstails/01.jpg

This exposes the tail lights assembly:
http://www.virgeweb.com/rage2/yarisrstails/02.jpg

Using the wrench, remove the 2 nuts that hold the lamp in place. Be careful not to drop the nut (hehe), it'll be impossible to find. Once the nuts are off, pull the rear cluster out. It's clipped on with a plastic piece so you'll need a bit of force. Don't worry, nothing will break. Once it's out, apply pressure to the top of this connector using your screwdriver:
http://www.virgeweb.com/rage2/yarisrstails/03.jpg

And pull the plug out. Make sure when you pulled the cluster out, the white plastic clip stays on the car. If it's stuck on the cluster like so:
http://www.virgeweb.com/rage2/yarisrstails/04.jpg

Pry it off with the screwdriver:
http://www.virgeweb.com/rage2/yarisrstails/05.jpg

Now, the fun part. You have to wreck your stock connector on the car side. If someone knows how to do this without wrecking it, let me know! It's important that the metal clips at the end of each wire is not broken, thus, it's better to wreck the plastic clip which is replacable if you want to go back to stock. Stick the allen key into the slot with no wire and push up on it:
http://www.virgeweb.com/rage2/yarisrstails/06.jpg

This lifts the top clip cover up slightly, use your screwdriver to pry the entire cover up like so:
http://www.virgeweb.com/rage2/yarisrstails/07.jpg

Then pull the whole top off:
http://www.virgeweb.com/rage2/yarisrstails/08.jpg

Next, use the screwdriver and carefully lift up each of the plastic tabs that hold in the metal clip at the end of the wire:
http://www.virgeweb.com/rage2/yarisrstails/09.jpg

Pull the wire out carefully to avoid damage:
http://www.virgeweb.com/rage2/yarisrstails/10.jpg

Once all the wires are pulled out, your clip should look mangled like this hehe:
http://www.virgeweb.com/rage2/yarisrstails/11.jpg

Grab the new connector:
http://www.virgeweb.com/rage2/yarisrstails/12.jpg

Look at it from the end. There are 4 holes on the top row and 2 on the bottom on each corner. I'll number them for reference.

1 2 3 4
5 x x 6

The clip looks like this:
http://www.virgeweb.com/rage2/yarisrstails/13.jpg

The passenger side wires are as follows:

2 - Grey
3 - Red
4 - White w/Black Stripe
5 - Orange
6 - Yellow

http://www.virgeweb.com/rage2/yarisrstails/14.jpg

The driver side wires are as follows:

2 - Green
3 - Brown
4 - White w/Black Stripe
5 - Purple
6 - Light Green

http://www.virgeweb.com/rage2/yarisrstails/15.jpg

Remember the white plug? Make sure it's still on the car. If you had to remove it from the cluster, slap it back on the car like so:
http://www.virgeweb.com/rage2/yarisrstails/16.jpg

Plug the new connector into the car. Test the 4 lights. Reverse, lights on (dim brakes), brakes on, and turn signal. Once it's tested, push the cluster in, bolt the 2 nuts back on each side carefully... make sure you don't drop the nuts! Close the covers, and you're done!

http://www.virgeweb.com/rage2/yarisrstails/17.jpg

Enjoy!

[yrsdrgn]

o man......this makes everything so much easier haha. Thanks for the DIY. Will do after i get my tail lights in late July ^^

[eTiMaGo]

Now that's a quality DIY! :thumbsup:

[jimcat]

NICE !!!

[Violin]

Nice.

I think the rest of us were in too much of a hurry to get these installed to take photos.

[uncleyaris]

Well done!

[brickhardmeat]

really good diy, car came out great, these tails really alter the ass of the car:thumbsup:

[Thotprawsis]

Great job on the DIY. Thank you!

[njyaris]

nice ... sticks out a little .. gives the car a more beefy look

[MrMondayNite]

Good Job! :thumbup:

[rage2]

hehe glad I can help others! It was pretty frustrating searching for install help, pieces of instructions were littered on several threads, and finiding english wiring instructions with proper color names was a chore too (what the hell is Ash? haha). Voltmeter is your friend!

I actually went half way thru the install before I realized I should take pics and do a write up haha.

[tk-421]

Nice DIY. Thanks!

[eijikikimaru]

Wahhh... there wasn't a DIY for these before? LoL oops would of done one way back in March =p.

Great DIY, pretty much how I did it. Looks great!

[JosephDoc]

I believe in God.
I pray every night for a better and easier tomorrow, and now I see He just sent an angel with the message of "Vitz JDM Tail-light Mod" in detail pics, because this will save me at least uno hr some day next week.

:thumbsup:

[YamilR]

That is a good DIY, now if someone could post where to buy those lights because I'm sure as hell can't find them

[uncleyaris]

contact jimcat!

[Violin]

japanparts.com

[YamilR]

japanparts.com

$73.96 for shipping!!!! Any vendors here on this site?

[Violin]

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2655&page=2

[falkor_99]

Totally awesome man, thanks for the info.....Now I just cant wait to get mine in the mail.

[reznunt]

awesome DIY! clear pics, correct part numbers, and your step by step instructions are easy to follow.

:thumbsup:

[rage2]

I got them here:

http://www.boomplustoys.net/jdm_yaris.shtml

Ordered in April, so it took almost exactly 3 months. Comes with the connectors.

[uncleyaris]

I order mine and 5 days to door for alot less money!!!!

[uncleyaris]

I got them here:

http://www.boomplustoys.net/jdm_yaris.shtml

Ordered in April, so it took almost exactly 3 months. Comes with the connectors.

I ordered from these guys back in march, and at the end of june was told they were on back order till sept!! these guys are a joke and I found other arrangements!!! for alot less money( my annual bitch of the year sorry)!!!

[rage2]

ya I had no clue where to order them, found the BPT thread here, and thought I'd support a cdn company hehe.

It did suck having to wait that long...

[smokinyaris]

nice

[solarVitz]

the taillights and diy are awesome. im just not ready yet to spend up to $400 worth of taillights.

[redyaris]

Thank God for this DIY and the official JDM taillight thread. I used both last weekend.

The wiring was indeed a bitch for this (I blew up the 10 amp tail fuse like Chino did but quickly replaced it due to the advice on this forum).

The end result is fantastic too. Just glad I didnt pay $350 for mine like several here did.

[jimcat]

So that how much are the lights from japanparts.com to United States (included shipping) ???

[reznunt]

So that how much are the lights from japanparts.com to United States (included shipping) ???

last time i checked they were about $400 shipped to california.

[JosephDoc]

Be very careful about the decision. JDM is about 3x more.
There are replicas now on fleetBay.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Yaris-JDMstyle-LED-Tail-light-for-Hatchback-2005-or-up_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33716QQihZ010QQitemZ 200128674138QQrdZ1

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r78/jimcat_00/DSC00987.jpg

I should not tell you because I use authentic JDM parts only.:mad:

[tiksman]

PM user JIMCAT for these tails. Much cheaper than originals.

[rage2]

Be very careful about the decision. JDM is about 3x more.
There are replicas now on fleetBay.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Yaris-JDMstyle-LED-Tail-light-for-Hatchback-2005-or-up_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33716QQihZ010QQitemZ 200128674138QQrdZ1

Those have a totally different connector, so you'll have to figure out the wiring, as my wiring in this thread won't work for those lights. Mine are Toyota JDM lights.

[yrsdrgn]

haha to tell the truth those are the exact pics jimcat showed me a month ago when i asked him about it lol

[uncleyaris]

He can get the toyota JDM's as well.

[yrsdrgn]

yea since he has hookups. i wonder how Etimago's tail lights are wired since i bought mine from him.

[Mead]

im just not ready yet to spend up to $400 worth of taillights.

Yeah $400 is freakin' steep. I just got JDMs and I'm not sure it was money well spent :redface:

Are they awesome? YES. But I can't see them when I'm driving and have yet to see another on the road. I went thru Japanparts, $395 without connectors. (IMO $18 for 2 pieces of plastic is ABSURD, here's my work-around. I removed the JDM connector and plugged the contacts into the USDM plug after insulating each contact with electrical tape, no problems with shaking or baking.

I think the replicas are a good option assuming they are comprable in quality, ie no leaks, condensation, or short life LED wafers. Otherwise I recommend PayPal with Japanparts... lower surcharges :mad:

[yrsdrgn]

I'm planning on putting a bead of silicone around the housing to make sure there are no leaks in it before installing it into my car.

[uncleyaris]

no need, the fit is good, just remember to use the plug off the old one, and tighten firmly.

10mm

[Mead]

I'm planning on putting a bead of silicone around the housing to make sure there are no leaks in it before installing it into my car.

:w00t: good luck and post some detailed pics :thumbsup: From what I've seen they look identical to JDMs from the outside, the backside plastic mold and connector are different, yeah some extra sealer won't hurt :thumbup:

[bigsky2]

JDM tails are so gangster.

[yrsdrgn]

:w00t: good luck and post some detailed pics :thumbsup: From what I've seen they look identical to JDMs from the outside, the backside plastic mold and connector are different, yeah some extra sealer won't hurt :thumbup:

I'll be sure to post some pics hehe. It'll be coming in late July when I'm off to Flordia so it'll be a while hehe

[03Z33]

Thanks for the write-up! I just recieved my tracking confirmation from BPT, and found this thread within a few minutes :biggrin: Couldn't have been better timing :wink:
Had to wait a while too but I was waiting for other parts so no big deal... $380 shipped :smile:

[redyaris]

You people are still paying over $300 for taillights? Money to burn i guess.

[rage2]

You people are still paying over $300 for taillights? Money to burn i guess.
Cheap insurance... the factory lights have rubber seals on the edge as well as all mounting points, plus its designed and tested to not let water in through any of the openings.

I'm not saying the knockoff ones are prone to letting moisture in, but I'd rather pay a little more than to deal with a random rust issue in some part of the car that I can't see.

[Mead]

You people are still paying over $300 for taillights? Money to burn i guess.

I hear ya, and it's almost $400 for JDMs :thumbdown: Anyhow I like to see a side by side comparo.

[Violin]

No one can truly compare the quality for a few years. Let's see how the LEDs hold up.

I am considering getting a set of red knock offs from jimcat so I can change my lights on a whim.

[jimcat]

No one can truly compare the quality for a few years. Let's see how the LEDs hold up.

I am considering getting a set of red knock offs from jimcat so I can change my lights on a whim.


Anytime !! :headbang:

[regime]

they make a tool for repining plugs so you dont have to break the white plugs so you dont trash them.... or needle nose pliers, a soft grip, and a little time, makes it less destructive also.

[uncleyaris]

thanks JC :thumbsup:

[Violin]

Looks great, uncle!

Can you confirm if the lens above the backup lamp is clear or red?

How do you like them overall?

[leasaunce]

THAT IS HOT :D i'm so getting them!

[uncleyaris]

Violin, these are not the rep's. These are the real ones. Jim has the rep's but can get the real ones too. BTY I really thought about getting the MOD's like you have but went with the red. I think the MOD's are the best one the silver. Now if JC can get me the sport TRD exhaust, hint JC!!

[jimcat]

thanks JC :thumbsup:

welcome ~~~ welcome ~~~
:w00t:

[Violin]

Ahh.

Nevermind then.

[NCP91 RS]

Hi Rage 2,

I've got the JDM Taillight as well, however, I cut the wire and soder wire from wire to make it work. Now here's my question, do u notice when u put it in reverse both blinkers goes on dimmly, as well as if u put on your turn signal as you going reverse it blinks super fast (turn signal lights) if not please help, I kinda need wire to wire color coding since I don't have the plugs/pins from car any more. thanks

[1NZYaris1]

bump:thumbsup:

[mrbond]

I was thinking of getting a pair of JDM originals, but I saw the price. Then I saw a pair of replicas on microimage.com for much cheaper. But..... Anyway, I wanted to know if there are real LED's in the tail lights or if they're just regular bulbs? Anyone know?

[YAR1S]

they are leds right?

[mrbond]

YAR1S ^ were you thinking of getting those too? Lol, almost four months and no reply @_@

ps i'm a huge fan of toothpastefordinner :D

[YAR1S]

YAR1S ^ were you thinking of getting those too? Lol, almost four months and no reply @_@

ps i'm a huge fan of toothpastefordinner :D

haha yeah I thinking about getting some from MI... I might gut the yaris today and have a look inside.... Im pretty sure it's doo-able.. but cutting important wires makes me nervous, haha.
how about you?

and yeah i like toothpaste for dinner, especially the one in my sig, lol.

[mrbond]

For sure I'm going to get them. I decided right now that I don't really care if I get like authentic JDM things. Besides wheels, a front lip, and skirts, I'm more about go, not show. The wiring issue doesn't really phaze me too much. I'll just take my time and be careful ;)

lol, about t.f.d. two of my favorites are the one where a character's like "i just wanted to pet the hipster. he was so soft." and the one where the character had "balls" written on his forehead and he's like "hamster, this is not a fraternity and if I ever wake up with anything written on my head again, you are going back to the pet store" i literally laughed for like ten minutes straight. ahhh.

[YAR1S]

haha I havnt looked at any in a while... I might go do that :p

and yeah I'm probably going to buy them tomorrow.... I have to get a reflative plate frame or reflective plate bolts... dont wanna get in trouble with a ticket... cant afford to pay any more money :p

[mrbond]

geez, how anal are the cops in NC?

[YAR1S]

geez, how anal are the cops in NC?

they arnt that bad at all... but I havnt got the money or patience to be dealing with a retarded reflector ticket.

[YAR1S]

whats the purpose of this little plastic piece????
http://www.virgeweb.com/rage2/yarisrstails/05.jpg

[yarisugi]

^ That plastic piece holds that part of the light housing onto the body of the car since there is no fastener to secure it in that area.

I found a way to salvage the old white clip if you want to reuse it in the future. It takes a little time, but at least you won't have to buy a replacement if you ever want to put back your old lights.
Instead of tearing out the top part to release the connector and wiring (like rage2 did in his photos), look at the opening where the connector is located. You'll be able to see a small clip/notch that's holding the connector. Just insert a small screwdriver, lift up that white clip and slide out connector and wire.

[YAR1S]

I ended up cutting the wires and using 3m quick connects.
they were very easy to use but your way seems better in the long run so you dont run out of wire, especially on the driver's side, LOL

[TinyGiant]

thanks .. this made my TYC install take less than 5 min :)

[ptitpiffute]

Hi there, is there a way to get the 82824-52050 part, in Japan, I guess.

Do you happen to know where ? :)

Cheers

[Tatsh]

Is Jimcat still around to hook me up with some of these?

[1NZYaris1]

Is Jimcat still around to hook me up with some of these?
haven't seen or heard from him , Try Garm at Micro Image ,he normally has a set or 2 :thumbsup:

[drunix]

I ordered the connectors mentioned in this thread and they were completely wrong for the tail lights ordered from MicroImage. Anyone need some connectors?

I just took the original connectors off the stock lights and put them on the new ones.

There is a little plastic locking bale that needs to be popped out with a screwdriver. Then I used a bobby pin to unlock each pin from the connector. The pins just pop into the connector, you put the locking bale back in, and you are all set!

[LuiYo]

Hello everyone, new here. Sorry to revive such an old topic But I bought some JDM taillights for my 2011 sedan but the connectors are way different, is there like a diy cheat sheet around i could use to connect them? Thanks!

[Pinchlite]

contact jimcat!

Who and he can sell jdm tails?

[mr_robot]

You can find JDM tails for cheap on Yahoo Auctions Japan. But you have to use a third party logistics company such as Buyee.jp

Just bought JDM tails for $50, used but yes $50 and change for the pair. Shipping was anywhere from $100 - $150. I was in no hurry so I picked the cheapest so out the door was around $150!

Now I'm trying to find the connector but I might just cut and splice the wires.

[daddz07]

That's what I like.. so now I can do install my light!!! Yahoo![emoji41][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji173]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180303/78e1b939b48ae1dda97c86370d339387.jpg

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