Toyota Yaris Forums - Ultimate Yaris Enthusiast Site
 

 


 
Go Back   Toyota Yaris Forums - Ultimate Yaris Enthusiast Site > Technical Forums > DIY / Maintenance / Service
  The Tire Rack

 
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Prev Previous Post   Next Post Next
Old 10-21-2008, 02:56 PM   #1
kurokoma-kun
 
Drives: 2007 Yaris HB
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: my own little world
Posts: 1,256
DIY - JDM RS style REPLICA tails

RE-POSTING DUE TO HACK

haha, recovered this info from google cache!! and just plugged my photobucket pics back in

there is more than one way to do this of course... i replaced both connectors. other people have simply removed the pins from one connector, inserted into the other, and wrapped with electrical tape or that heat shrink stuff.

* * *
THE ORIGINAL INFO
ok, here's my diy. the first couple steps are the same as rage2 described in his excellent diy for the jdm taillights.

tools i used: 10 mm socket, flat screwdriver, wire stripper/crimper. i also got new connectors described below.

you first remove the access panel with your screwdriver in the little slot at the top


remove the two bolts holding on the light. pull the light pretty hard to disengage from clips.


use your screwdriver to press down the tab on the wiring harness connector... pull and jiggle to disconnect.

make sure the plastic clips stay on the car


now here's where my install differed from the jdm. i replaced both connectors--on the stock wiring harness and on the new replica taillight--with a set of male/female interlocking 6-pin connector from radio shack, though any similar connector that holds 6 wires or more should work just as well


cut off both connectors, strip wires, crimp on new leads.


insert leads into new connector on EITHER the taillight or stock harness. you will then need to match the wires for the other.

the radio shack connectors only go together one way, so i checked to make sure which end was "up" on both. then i marked the position of where i wanted my negative wire (the blue circle) on both so it was easier to tell what was supposed to go where.


here's how to match the wires. the colors are the SAME on each light but DIFFERENT for passenger and driver side on the car.

PASSENGER SIDE
wires on light -- wires on car

red/blue = red (reverse light)
green/yellow = yellow (turn signal)
green = grey (smaller bulb)
green/white = orange (brake light)
black/white = black/white (negative wire)

DRIVER SIDE
light -- car

red/blue = brown (reverse)
green/yellow = light green (turn)
green = green (small bulb)
green/white = purple (brake)
black/white = black/white (negative)

plug the connectors together and test function. press lights into position, reinstall and tighten bolts, replace panel covers, DONE!!


yes, i am ashamed my car is so dirty, i am going to wash it now!!
Attached Images
File Type: jpg 3_retainer_clips.jpg (127.6 KB, 885 views)
File Type: jpg 2_two_bolts.jpg (136.9 KB, 881 views)
File Type: jpg 1_remove_panel.jpg (99.7 KB, 895 views)
File Type: jpg 4_connectors.jpg (198.4 KB, 891 views)
File Type: jpg 5_strippin_an_crimpin.jpg (99.9 KB, 882 views)
File Type: jpg 7_male_wired.jpg (81.6 KB, 881 views)

Last edited by kurokoma-kun; 11-26-2008 at 09:38 PM.
kurokoma-kun is offline   Reply With Quote
 

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
FS: JDM Modellist II Front bumper & JDM LED tails DKN-YARIS Items for Sale by private party 7 11-09-2008 01:10 AM
Warning:: Replica Tails in Canada xCookiE Cosmetic Modifications (Exterior/Interior) 17 09-07-2007 08:31 PM
FS Replica JDM Tail lights tmyers82 Items for Sale by private party 10 08-18-2007 08:49 PM
jdm rs tails uncleyaris Cosmetic Modifications (Exterior/Interior) 2 05-16-2007 10:20 PM
GTA JDM RS TAILS - poll uncleyaris Canada 9 04-25-2007 10:52 PM


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 10:18 PM.




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