Toyota Yaris Forums - Ultimate Yaris Enthusiast Site
 

 


 
Go Back   Toyota Yaris Forums - Ultimate Yaris Enthusiast Site > Second Generation Toyota Yaris Main Rooms > General Yaris / Vitz Discussion
  The Tire Rack

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 06-30-2010, 02:53 AM   #1
darkmoon87
 
darkmoon87's Avatar
 
Drives: 08 Yaris
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Vancouver, BC
Posts: 365
Headlight Problem, Help Needed

Well, it just happened tonight. When I got out and started the car, the headlights decide to not work.

I fiddled with it for a minute and discovered that high-beam is actually working normally. That means that the bulb is fine, right? As far as my knowledge goes, yaris uses a single pair of bulbs for both low & high beam.

So that being said, it's not the dead bulb. Had it been the bulbs, it would've been much easier I guess since I just have to go buy a new pair and stick it in. But in this case I don't know what the problem is.

Electrical-wise, everything is working fine. There is not a single problem what so ever. Can it be a blown fuse or something like that?

Please help
__________________
RIP Yaris, I will miss your superb handling a lot.

darkmoon87's picture thread
http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10013
darkmoon87 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-30-2010, 03:22 AM   #2
matanfr
diaper change in a yaris
 
matanfr's Avatar
 
Drives: 2009 multimode hatchback 5dr
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Israel
Posts: 68
if the high-beams are working and the normal aren't,it can be a bad relay or a damaged fuse.perhaps even the connectors inside the handle you use to switch the lights to "normal" or "high" are damaged.
also,try another thing:leave the car operating on neutral and stationary ,and open the door while the lights are on "high". have you heard a beep of the warning system? if it's beeping, transfer the knob to "normal" and see what happens.i think this might give us a proper direction on how to solve this.
__________________
"there is no secret to the balance..you just have to feel the waves.."
Heretics of dune.
matanfr is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-30-2010, 03:36 AM   #3
BluYrs
ヴィッツ ドライバー
 
BluYrs's Avatar
 
Drives: 2006 3d 1.0 Linea Sol
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Tallinn, Estonia
Posts: 433
H4 bulbs have dual filaments, so it's possible that the low-beam ones are just blown (although, what are the odds...).
__________________


The blue one
BluYrs is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-30-2010, 03:53 AM   #4
matanfr
diaper change in a yaris
 
matanfr's Avatar
 
Drives: 2009 multimode hatchback 5dr
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Israel
Posts: 68
Quote:
Originally Posted by BluYrs View Post
H4 bulbs have dual filaments, so it's possible that the low-beam ones are just blown (although, what are the odds...).
on both of the headlights? the "normal" beam isn't working..if it was blown,he could see the lights are working on the other headlight..
__________________
"there is no secret to the balance..you just have to feel the waves.."
Heretics of dune.
matanfr is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-30-2010, 07:01 AM   #5
Brian
 
Brian's Avatar
 
Drives: '07 Yaris turbo, '11 Juke
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Riverside, CA
Posts: 849
Your bulbs need to be replaced. Same thing happened to me when mine went out. Get some new ones and you'll be fine.
Brian is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-30-2010, 08:17 AM   #6
CTScott
ULTIMATE
 
CTScott's Avatar
 
Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: USA, CT
Posts: 13,460
If you've done any recent work that involved the headlight stalk connector (like installing fogs), then check the connector. If wiggling the connector makes the low beams flicker, then you have a pin that is loose on the connector. After taking mine on and off many times, this happened to me. By wiggling individual wires on the connector I found the culprit, and then pulled the pin and reshaped it, so that it would make better contact.
CTScott is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-30-2010, 08:45 AM   #7
127.0.0.1
Banned
 
Drives: '10 Yaris5drHB+99 4runner LTD
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: NE
Posts: 672
crap aftermarket bulbs like silverstar or (insert any fancy overpriced bulb here) tend to
blow early (1 year) and within a week of each other.

are they some aftermarket brand in fancy packaging that touts 'better visibility' or 'wicked color temperature' ?
127.0.0.1 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-30-2010, 08:58 AM   #8
auxmike
 
auxmike's Avatar
 
Drives: 2008 HB, A/T, Power W/L/M
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: LI, New Yawk
Posts: 2,063
Change both bulbs. Try using the Osram brand. Made in GERMANY!
__________________

Never take eyes off opponent - Bruce Lee
auxmike is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-30-2010, 09:08 AM   #9
thebarber
daily driver
 
thebarber's Avatar
 
Drives: the #wrecho
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Posts: 5,877
time for HID's
__________________
thebarber is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-30-2010, 09:31 AM   #10
thebarber
daily driver
 
thebarber's Avatar
 
Drives: the #wrecho
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Posts: 5,877
Quote:
Originally Posted by PK198105 View Post
will they burn my harness?
lol, no. ive been running 35w hid's in my yaris for well over a year in ALL weather conditions and its fine. i run 35w bixenon H4 hid's in the aveo as DRL's as well without incedent. hid kits pull less power than halogen bulbs once they're on
__________________
thebarber is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-30-2010, 10:37 AM   #11
big lo
 
big lo's Avatar
 
Drives: 2007 VIOS
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Loiza,Puerto Rico
Posts: 1,121
I have to agree with thebarber, HIDs are better in quality and you get a better visual of the road. And no they dont eat or melt the stock plugs, this happens with aftermarket bulbs that need a harness so it doesnt melt your excisting plug. So go out and buy some HIDs, and go to Microimageonline.com to purchase them. Oh I forgot to mention they last longer than regular bulbs. Do the right thing for your car. HIDs.
big lo is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-30-2010, 11:52 AM   #12
darkmoon87
 
darkmoon87's Avatar
 
Drives: 08 Yaris
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Vancouver, BC
Posts: 365
hm, thanks for all the replies.

as some of u pointed out, yes i was using aftermarket headlight bulbs and yes it's been almost a year.

i guess i will try putting the oem bulbs back in and see if that solves the problem. then i will go from there

i will keep u guys updated. cheers
__________________
RIP Yaris, I will miss your superb handling a lot.

darkmoon87's picture thread
http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10013
darkmoon87 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-30-2010, 01:36 PM   #13
Yaris Hilton
Half a Bubble Off Plumb
 
Yaris Hilton's Avatar
 
Drives: 2009 Yaris Sedan
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Bristol, Tennessee, USA
Posts: 1,593
Smile

You do know that changing to HIDs isn't just a matter of plugging in a different bulb?

I hate to see those things, personally.
Yaris Hilton is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-30-2010, 03:15 PM   #14
darkmoon87
 
darkmoon87's Avatar
 
Drives: 08 Yaris
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Vancouver, BC
Posts: 365
Quote:
Originally Posted by Yaris Hilton View Post
You do know that changing to HIDs isn't just a matter of plugging in a different bulb?

I hate to see those things, personally.
thanks for pointing it out, but i dont have HIDs :)
__________________
RIP Yaris, I will miss your superb handling a lot.

darkmoon87's picture thread
http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10013
darkmoon87 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-30-2010, 03:31 PM   #15
127.0.0.1
Banned
 
Drives: '10 Yaris5drHB+99 4runner LTD
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: NE
Posts: 672
Quote:
Originally Posted by darkmoon87 View Post
hm, thanks for all the replies.

as some of u pointed out, yes i was using aftermarket headlight bulbs and yes it's been almost a year.

i guess i will try putting the oem bulbs back in and see if that solves the problem. then i will go from there

i will keep u guys updated. cheers
yeah the deal with aftermarket 'high zoot' bulbs are, they do provide
a higher color temperature, as the expense of filament life
127.0.0.1 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-30-2010, 03:40 PM   #16
thebarber
daily driver
 
thebarber's Avatar
 
Drives: the #wrecho
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Posts: 5,877
Quote:
Originally Posted by Yaris Hilton View Post
You do know that changing to HIDs isn't just a matter of plugging in a different bulb?

I hate to see those things, personally.
thats correct, but it's far from rocket science.
__________________
thebarber is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-30-2010, 04:09 PM   #17
big lo
 
big lo's Avatar
 
Drives: 2007 VIOS
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Loiza,Puerto Rico
Posts: 1,121
Quote:
Originally Posted by Yaris Hilton View Post
You do know that changing to HIDs isn't just a matter of plugging in a different bulb?

I hate to see those things, personally.
And why is that? HIDs are like a small amp for the lights, yes they discharge more light, but it is at a level that is controled, by the ballast. But that is you opinion, not for everybody sure, but to some of us its the best thing to have especialy when you have your ride deck out and pretty looking. I luv em, and when you drive at night it keeps things clear, like debre and such, drive safe is what is all about. Holla at your boy.
big lo is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-30-2010, 10:01 PM   #18
Yaris Hilton
Half a Bubble Off Plumb
 
Yaris Hilton's Avatar
 
Drives: 2009 Yaris Sedan
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Bristol, Tennessee, USA
Posts: 1,593
Smile

I'm sure they're fine to drive behind, but they glare and they're dorky looking.
Yaris Hilton is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
ODD INTERIOR HEATING PROBLEM HELP NEEDED?! fidgell DIY / Maintenance / Service 5 04-28-2010 01:17 PM
headlight problem kenkyd Cosmetic Modifications (Exterior/Interior) 2 02-12-2010 06:55 PM
Can I get some help with a 2004 Kia Sorento headlight problem? 33OH Off-topic / Other Cars / Everything else Discussions 14 04-01-2009 03:32 PM
Headlight Problem slothman86 General Yaris / Vitz Discussion 7 10-24-2008 12:11 PM
Headlight Problem sleuzze General Yaris / Vitz Discussion 1 09-03-2007 02:17 AM


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 07:31 PM.




YarisWorld
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.