Micro Image Fogs - Toyota Yaris Forums

dzcab · 07-05-2011, 01:39 PM

I just put in a set of foglights that I purchased from Micro Image online and installed them myself. The install was pretty straightforward but the only thing I have a small problem with is that the switch stays lit even with the key out of ignition. It is really not annoying but I am concerned about the battery draining. I also want to know if there is a way to run the wires so when the key is out of ignition you cannot mistakenly leave the fogs on and drain the battery. I will show so pics of install as I tinted the foglights yellow and they came out official.

cali yaris · 07-05-2011, 01:43 PM

I think yellow looks great.
New wiring instructions are provided in the "PDF Zone" on our forums.
Thanks to CTScott for the nice instructions!

CTScott · 07-05-2011, 03:33 PM

Check out my "Headlights off with the ignition switch" DIY for a method of having the headlights and/or fog lights automatically turn off with the key.

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14427

Kiteless · 07-05-2011, 05:57 PM

To be clear, the button on the dash stays illuminated even in the off position with the key out of the ignition or the lights stay on if the switch is in the on position regardless of the car being on or even keys being in the ignition? I have some of these on the way from MI and am very curious about this. Thanks,

- Jason

CTScott · 07-05-2011, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kiteless

To be clear, the button on the dash stays illuminated even in the off position with the key out of the ignition or the lights stay on if the switch is in the on position regardless of the car being on or even keys being in the ignition? I have some of these on the way from MI and am very curious about this. Thanks,

- Jason

Correct. The problem is that the MI kit was really not designed to be used with the OEM wiring, but rather with its own harness. Using it with the OEM wiring is much simpler/cleaner, but to do it correctly, you need to have the illumination and switching separate (which they are not as the switch is built). So, my updated DIY for the MI fog kit requires you to pop open the switch and remove a resistor to isolate lighting from switching. This gets rid of the always on (even with the car off) light.

Revsson · 07-05-2011, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CTScott

Correct. The problem is that the MI kit was really not designed to be used with the OEM wiring, but rather with its own harness. Using it with the OEM wiring is much simpler/cleaner, but to do it correctly, you need to have the illumination and switching separate (which they are not as the switch is built). So, my updated DIY for the MI fog kit requires you to pop open the switch and remove a resistor to isolate lighting from switching. This gets rid of the always on (even with the car off) light.

I think I missed it somehow, but where is this updated DIY for the MI fogs?

I had mounted the fogs, but haven't had time to actually do the wiring as
yet. I would probably want to do this light switch mod as well.

cali yaris · 07-06-2011, 12:27 AM

First category on our forums is "PDF Zone" -- it's there as a PDF download.

Kiteless · 07-06-2011, 01:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CTScott

Correct. The problem is that the MI kit was really not designed to be used with the OEM wiring, but rather with its own harness. Using it with the OEM wiring is much simpler/cleaner, but to do it correctly, you need to have the illumination and switching separate (which they are not as the switch is built). So, my updated DIY for the MI fog kit requires you to pop open the switch and remove a resistor to isolate lighting from switching. This gets rid of the always on (even with the car off) light.

Good to know... I will make sure to set aside some extra time to do the fogs when they come in. Thanks so much!

- Jason

Revsson · 07-06-2011, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cali yaris

First category on our forums is "PDF Zone" -- it's there as a PDF download.

Ah...funny thing is I looked at your forums, but in the DIY area.
Thanks Garm!

Now I just have to find the time to get this done before winter.

07-05-2011, 01:39 PM	#1
dzcab Drives: 2011 3Dr Hatch Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Northeast Posts: 37	Micro Image Fogs I just put in a set of foglights that I purchased from Micro Image online and installed them myself. The install was pretty straightforward but the only thing I have a small problem with is that the switch stays lit even with the key out of ignition. It is really not annoying but I am concerned about the battery draining. I also want to know if there is a way to run the wires so when the key is out of ignition you cannot mistakenly leave the fogs on and drain the battery. I will show so pics of install as I tinted the foglights yellow and they came out official.

07-05-2011, 01:43 PM	#2
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	I think yellow looks great. New wiring instructions are provided in the "PDF Zone" on our forums. Thanks to CTScott for the nice instructions! __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

07-05-2011, 03:33 PM	#3
CTScott ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA, CT Posts: 13,460	Check out my "Headlights off with the ignition switch" DIY for a method of having the headlights and/or fog lights automatically turn off with the key. http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14427 __________________

07-05-2011, 05:57 PM	#4
Kiteless Drives: US 2007 Yaris Liftback 5MT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Union City, CA - U.S.A. Posts: 205	To be clear, the button on the dash stays illuminated even in the off position with the key out of the ignition or the lights stay on if the switch is in the on position regardless of the car being on or even keys being in the ignition? I have some of these on the way from MI and am very curious about this. Thanks, - Jason __________________ 2007 Toyota Yaris Liftback Base 5 Speed. Mods: Netz/Vitz/RS badging, RS style spoiler, RS replica tails, Tenabe NT210 Springs, Tokico Blue Struts, Team Dynamics 14", fogs(Arrived), JDM HKS Exhaust.

07-06-2011, 12:27 AM	#7
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	First category on our forums is "PDF Zone" -- it's there as a PDF download. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

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