DIY (08' USDM Liftback): ESUSE Fog Light Install v2.0

[bairjo]

Thanks Mike...I never know how well received some of my videos will be. Hope it helps others out when they do thier install....thanks again.

[auxmike]

Originally Posted by bairjo

Thanks Mike...I never know how well received some of my videos will be. Hope it helps others out when they do thier install....thanks again.

I priced the stalk at 95USD. Does that sound right?

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by auxmike

I priced the stalk at 95USD. Does that sound right?

$91 is about the cheapest I have seen the OEM stalk go for. On all of mine, I used an illuminated switch that I mounted to the dash. It is the same one as well that is included in the Micro Image kit. If you want to save some money, I can ship you one for $10.




By the way, Bairjo, nice job with the video!

[auxmike]

That's nice. Can you PM me paypal info? I'd like one..

[auxmike]

Also, can you tell me how I'd get it to light up? My current switch is between the seats but I can't figure out how the heck to get the light to work. The best I got was the light being constantly on ...

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by auxmike

Also, can you tell me how I'd get it to light up? My current switch is between the seats but I can't figure out how the heck to get the light to work. The best I got was the light being constantly on ...

The problem with the one that comes with the aftermarket kits is that the switching and illumination are tied together. To use the switch with the OEM wiring you have to separate the two by snipping one of the resistors off the circuit board within the switch.

The one that I use has separate wiring for switching and illumination, so you will have to connect 4 wires to hook it up. Two go to two wires on the headlight switch connector and the other two to two wires on the connector for the dimmer rheostat.

[bairjo]

Well I was trying to upload photo copies of the directions out of the Toyota shop manual on how to properly adjust the fog lights but failed due to a "missing security token" whatever that means. Anyhow, I have not seen anything on the topic of adjustment. I'm having a little difficulty dialing one in to the proper height. Anyone care to share how you did your fog light adjustment and how did it go? By the way, my light stalk was $87 + 10 shipping. That arrangement CTScott has looks real slick....much better than the switch between the seats set-up. I had my switch between the seats on my 08 and really didn't care for it.

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by bairjo

Well I was trying to upload photo copies of the directions out of the Toyota shop manual on how to properly adjust the fog lights but failed due to a "missing security token" whatever that means. Anyhow, I have not seen anything on the topic of adjustment. I'm having a little difficulty dialing one in to the proper height. Anyone care to share how you did your fog light adjustment and how did it go? By the way, my light stalk was $87 + 10 shipping. That arrangement CTScott has looks real slick....much better than the switch between the seats set-up. I had my switch between the seats on my 08 and really didn't care for it.

With the foglights that have the adjustment mechanism that points down towards the ground, you stick a phillips screwdriver up in there and tighten to raise, and loosen to lower. I cranked mine way down to where the light patten starts right where I can see past the hood.

[bairjo]

Thank you. That sounds a heck of a lot easier than how Toyota spells it out. I have measured out lines taped on the wall trying to hit the mark...I'll go with the CTScott plan!

[Revsson]

bairjo - nice job on the video!

I shouldn't admit this, but I installed my foglights when I replaced the horn
with one of those premium horn kits. I never ran the wires. Been too busy
or lazy to finish the job. I'd really like to have a stalk like that, but too
chicken to mess with airbag stuff, though you make it look easy. That would
probably take me all day to do, and would have to borrow some tools.
However, maybe when it's warmer, I'll get motivated. BTW, I got the
Micro Image kit...yikes, that was a few years ago now that I think of it.
Where does the time go?

Thanks again for the video and to CTScott for all his expertise on the Yaris!

[coly369]

ok now mi problem is that I have the same kit, but I have a yaris 2013 and I don't want to cut any cable because the warranty, what can I do, don't know anything where to plug the wires o the 15 fuse go please help

[bairjo]

Regarding cutting cables and warranty. Go ahead and cut...I asked the dealer about this when I had my 08...they said it will not void anything unless what you do damages something. For example, if you took your car to a pro to have a remote start installed....snip snip. No issues with the warranty. Just be sure you do your homework and follow the advise of the folks on here that tell you how to do it right. You will be fine...

[Nenomarcano]

Instrument panel light of yaris Belta Sedan (Vios) not funtion.
Some one know how to repair it.

[Eduardo_mty]

can i use this switch on my 2015 yaris

[M4One]

Do you remember the name of the kit so I could try and find it online.

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by M4One

Do you remember the name of the kit so I could try and find it online.

The Micro Image kit was a custom kit of their own.

[sh0rtlife]

its a shame the pics in this are SHOT...anyone got a shot of the connection point to the engine side of the firewall fuse box?...its my only missing link at this point

[snipes]

Originally Posted by sh0rtlife

its a shame the pics in this are SHOT...anyone got a shot of the connection point to the engine side of the firewall fuse box?...its my only missing link at this point

I'm not 100% sure what you mean but the attached might help. It's from CTScott on here.
Late post but might help someone else.