Low beams & High beams on together? - Toyota Yaris Forums

spiceyhotwings · 01-15-2014, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by CTScott

You will likely melt the connector and possibly the headlight assembly if you do that for long. It's just a case of a switch that doesn't have a "break before make" mechanism, so you have that small spot where both contacts are powered.

I had my highs on for a long while and I smelt burning rubber and now my high beams and high beam indicator on the dash doesn't light up.
I think I fried something?
Is it an easy fix or should I just add some
bright driving lights?

CTScott · 01-15-2014, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by spiceyhotwings

I had my highs on for a long while and I smelt burning rubber and now my high beams and high beam indicator on the dash doesn't light up.
I think I fried something?
Is it an easy fix or should I just add some
bright driving lights?

The indicator is fed directly off the bulb circuit, so it makes sense that both do not work. The most likely point of fryulation is the bulb connector. start with checking that.

spiceyhotwings · 01-15-2014, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by CTScott

The indicator is fed directly off the bulb circuit, so it makes sense that both do not work. The most likely point of fryulation is the bulb connector. start with checking that.

So, they do look fried..the left side connector is more brown than the right side connector.
How do I replace one or both connectors?

CTScott · 01-15-2014, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by spiceyhotwings

So, they do look fried..the left side connector is more brown than the right side connector.
How do I replace one or both connectors?

You can buy them from most auto parts stores. Some even stock ceramic ones, which are more heat tolerant. Typically they come with about 6" of wire, so you cut and splice them into the existing harness.

nookandcrannycar · 01-16-2014, 12:20 AM

I agree with Schroomster (post #5), but I still can't help but chuckle just a bit pondering the thought of 'dark mountain roads' (the OP in PA) in Florida, where the highest point would be considered 'a hill' in many states

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Yaristeve · 01-15-2014, 11:51 PM

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