Fog Light Installation (OEM)
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From another thread:
You need to reset the auto up/down window feature. Look closely at the power window switches. Are the indicator lights flashing? This means the windows lost memory where to stop when in auto up. It's easy to reset. turn the key to on and hold the power window switch for the drivers window in the full up position for 2 seconds or more. Then go the the passenger door window switch and do the same thing. That will reset the windows and they will work.
You will also notice your auto open feature for the moonroof won't work either. You need to reset this too. Hold the moonroof window switch in the close position for 5 seconds. That will reset it.
You need to reset the auto up/down window feature. Look closely at the power window switches. Are the indicator lights flashing? This means the windows lost memory where to stop when in auto up. It's easy to reset. turn the key to on and hold the power window switch for the drivers window in the full up position for 2 seconds or more. Then go the the passenger door window switch and do the same thing. That will reset the windows and they will work.
You will also notice your auto open feature for the moonroof won't work either. You need to reset this too. Hold the moonroof window switch in the close position for 5 seconds. That will reset it.
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ok, Here goes... I got some non-OEM fogs. They have a relay with them, I mounted it inside the bumper... The lead that inside the wheel well, what does it connect to in the dash?
I have everything wired on the outside, but I need a lil help wiring the switch on the inside... The switch has 3 wires. A ground, a power, and the lead that was supposed to connect to the lead coming from the relay I mounted inside my bumper. I connected the wire from the relay that is supposed to be connected to the third wire on the switch to the connection in my wheel well. I just need to know where the wire that was already there in the wheel well goes inside the car. I don't mean to repeat myself, I just want to be clear.
TIA,
Matt
I have everything wired on the outside, but I need a lil help wiring the switch on the inside... The switch has 3 wires. A ground, a power, and the lead that was supposed to connect to the lead coming from the relay I mounted inside my bumper. I connected the wire from the relay that is supposed to be connected to the third wire on the switch to the connection in my wheel well. I just need to know where the wire that was already there in the wheel well goes inside the car. I don't mean to repeat myself, I just want to be clear.
TIA,
Matt
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where did you get the ramps from?
where did you get the ramps from?
I received my fog lights from http://www.mcgeorgeparts.com/ a few days ago and installed them today. Here are some step by step pics of what I did.
First, I strongly suggest that you purchase (if you don't already have) a jack and jack stands or a pair of wheel ramps since you have to work on the underside of the front. I got some ramps for $20 before the install.
As per the instructions, disconnect the battery of course. Next get underneath the car and remove the 2 plastic covers on the bottom. You'll need a Philips, 10mm socket and a flathead for the plastic push pins. After removing the covers, keep track of where the screws go and pop off the original grill. The instructions recommended a special tool, but I just used my fingers with ease.
On the driver's side wheel well, look for the grounding mount. The ground for the wire harness will be attached here.
Next look for the connector wrapped in black tape. Remove the tape and connect this end to the wire harness
Pop in the new grill and use the clips to hold the grill in. Make sure you put the clips in the correct slot. It might be easier if you remove the grill from its frame, attached it with the clips, and then put the grill back on. (see example below...clip in the pic goes on the left, not the right as I learned the hard way)
Slide the bulbs into the slots and should click right in.
Next run the wires from the along the top bumper and attach to the existing wires with zip ties. Connect the lights to the wires and you should be done for now with the front.
The easiest part is the internal wiring. On the driver's side, pull off the side cover, reach in and pop off the mirror switch panel. With the 3 way wire that comes with the kit, connect one end to the relay, another to the car's white connecter, and the other end to the switch. After the relay is connected, clip it in on the left hand side
Put the covers back on and reconnect the battery and test everything. Once everything is working fine, put the platic covers underneath and you should be all set. Just remember to reset all the windows after reconnecting the battery.
Here are some shots at night.
First, I strongly suggest that you purchase (if you don't already have) a jack and jack stands or a pair of wheel ramps since you have to work on the underside of the front. I got some ramps for $20 before the install.
As per the instructions, disconnect the battery of course. Next get underneath the car and remove the 2 plastic covers on the bottom. You'll need a Philips, 10mm socket and a flathead for the plastic push pins. After removing the covers, keep track of where the screws go and pop off the original grill. The instructions recommended a special tool, but I just used my fingers with ease.
On the driver's side wheel well, look for the grounding mount. The ground for the wire harness will be attached here.
Next look for the connector wrapped in black tape. Remove the tape and connect this end to the wire harness
Pop in the new grill and use the clips to hold the grill in. Make sure you put the clips in the correct slot. It might be easier if you remove the grill from its frame, attached it with the clips, and then put the grill back on. (see example below...clip in the pic goes on the left, not the right as I learned the hard way)
Slide the bulbs into the slots and should click right in.
Next run the wires from the along the top bumper and attach to the existing wires with zip ties. Connect the lights to the wires and you should be done for now with the front.
The easiest part is the internal wiring. On the driver's side, pull off the side cover, reach in and pop off the mirror switch panel. With the 3 way wire that comes with the kit, connect one end to the relay, another to the car's white connecter, and the other end to the switch. After the relay is connected, clip it in on the left hand side
Put the covers back on and reconnect the battery and test everything. Once everything is working fine, put the platic covers underneath and you should be all set. Just remember to reset all the windows after reconnecting the battery.
Here are some shots at night.
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I cant get the bottom grill out on my 2010. Maybe they're different than previous years? Doubtful, but I'm starting to slightly destroy parts and making 0 progress.
Any hints? Clues? Really good descriptions?
Here's a shot of one of the attachment areas from inside the bumper. I cant figure the damn thing out...
Any hints? Clues? Really good descriptions?
Here's a shot of one of the attachment areas from inside the bumper. I cant figure the damn thing out...
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Well, this seems to be what I need, but I can't say it really helps still. I found this on the '09 page at TRDSparks. No such link for 2010 though.
http://trdsparks.com/install/PT413-21050inst.pdf
I know some folks at the dealership. Maybe I'll swing by tomorrow and find out who has upgraded any '10s recently and how they did it.
http://trdsparks.com/install/PT413-21050inst.pdf
I know some folks at the dealership. Maybe I'll swing by tomorrow and find out who has upgraded any '10s recently and how they did it.
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Fog Light help!
I have a 07 scion tc and just purchased my fog light kit, when you install the kit, do you have to run wires from the kit through under your hood and into your cab of the car? Or do I just plug the wiring harness into the socket under my bumper as shown in the pics and then plug in the switch to the proper outlet in the internal wiring and it works?
Thanks!
Thanks!
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Has anyone ever blown a fuse installing their fog lights?
I got them all installed and they worked and then i took them out to change the bulbs and put them back in and they dont work.. no power to them at all and the bulbs are perfectly fine and brand new and all wires are connected so i dont know what is wrong with them?
I got them all installed and they worked and then i took them out to change the bulbs and put them back in and they dont work.. no power to them at all and the bulbs are perfectly fine and brand new and all wires are connected so i dont know what is wrong with them?
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you do not need to run any wires into the car if you bought the right fog light kit... it is all plug and play.
and i have never blown a fuse installing fog lights... and if yours don't work..
psst.. hey... did you check your fuses before you bothered to ask?
and i have never blown a fuse installing fog lights... and if yours don't work..
psst.. hey... did you check your fuses before you bothered to ask?
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