High Beam Problem - Toyota Yaris Forums

chillmaster89 · 05-09-2013, 08:14 AM

About 3 months ago my passengerside highbeam stopped working, I thought it was just the bulb, I install Sylvania SilverStar Ultra bulbs part #9003SU-2. And the passenger side high beam still doesnt work. any suggestions? Should i just replace the socket or the whole assembly?

CTScott · 05-09-2013, 01:29 PM

I would double check the replacement bulb, as the silverstars are very fragile. If the bulb filament is good, then it is likely the socket (which will be visibly melted or corroded).

chillmaster89 · 05-09-2013, 06:14 PM

The bulb is in working order the socket looks burned out, any ideas on replacement sockets and the easiest way to do that?

CTScott · 05-09-2013, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by chillmaster89

The bulb is in working order the socket looks burned out, any ideas on replacement sockets and the easiest way to do that?

Replacement H4 sockets are easy to come by. Most autoparts stores stock them. You will have to cut the existing one off and splice the new one on. Solder and heatshrink is the best way to do so.

chillmaster89 · 05-09-2013, 07:16 PM

Thank you for your help...now to find an excuse to install foglights...

CTScott · 05-09-2013, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by chillmaster89

Thank you for your help...now to find an excuse to install foglights...

It is easier to replace the connector with the headlight removed. which requires disconnecting the top of the bumper, and hence is the perfect time to do the fog light install.

toad · 05-10-2013, 05:33 PM

i'm thinking i should probably replace my sockets too. i had silverstar ultras for a couple years and they melted them pretty good! went back to regular headlight bulbs as i couldn't afford to keep replacing them every 6 months or so. fortunately, as bad as those sockets look they still work!

chillmaster89 · 05-11-2013, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by CTScott

It is easier to replace the connector with the headlight removed. which requires disconnecting the top of the bumper, and hence is the perfect time to do the fog light install.

Can you recommend a good pair of fog lights that for the 2008 sedan non S model?

CTScott · 05-11-2013, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by chillmaster89

Can you recommend a good pair of fog lights that for the 2008 sedan non S model?

The Micro image kit:

http://shop.microimageonline.com/Fog...?categoryId=-1

chillmaster89 · 07-18-2013, 06:48 AM

UPDATE: I replaced the socket and yet the passengerside high beam still does not work...any suggestions? The fuses are all in working order.

05-09-2013, 08:14 AM	#1
chillmaster89 Drives: 2008 Toyota Yaris Sedan Join Date: May 2013 Location: New York Posts: 7	High Beam Problem About 3 months ago my passengerside highbeam stopped working, I thought it was just the bulb, I install Sylvania SilverStar Ultra bulbs part #9003SU-2. And the passenger side high beam still doesnt work. any suggestions? Should i just replace the socket or the whole assembly?

05-09-2013, 01:29 PM	#2
CTScott ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA, CT Posts: 13,460	I would double check the replacement bulb, as the silverstars are very fragile. If the bulb filament is good, then it is likely the socket (which will be visibly melted or corroded). __________________

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05-09-2013, 06:14 PM	#3
chillmaster89 Drives: 2008 Toyota Yaris Sedan Join Date: May 2013 Location: New York Posts: 7	The bulb is in working order the socket looks burned out, any ideas on replacement sockets and the easiest way to do that?

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chillmaster89 Drives: 2008 Toyota Yaris Sedan Join Date: May 2013 Location: New York Posts: 7	Thank you for your help...now to find an excuse to install foglights...

05-10-2013, 05:33 PM	#7
toad Drives: street-legal go-kart Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: bowser's castle Posts: 627	i'm thinking i should probably replace my sockets too. i had silverstar ultras for a couple years and they melted them pretty good! went back to regular headlight bulbs as i couldn't afford to keep replacing them every 6 months or so. fortunately, as bad as those sockets look they still work!

07-18-2013, 06:48 AM	#10
chillmaster89 Drives: 2008 Toyota Yaris Sedan Join Date: May 2013 Location: New York Posts: 7	UPDATE: I replaced the socket and yet the passengerside high beam still does not work...any suggestions? The fuses are all in working order.