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tca4 · 10-03-2006, 02:51 AM

So is connector that came with the tails the one that we order for $15?

Linkseal · 10-03-2006, 03:40 AM

My friend's VITZ in HK with close look at LED tail...

GabL · 10-03-2006, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Linkseal

My friend's VITZ in HK with close look at LED tail...

RS Rear Bumper!!!!

bigsky2 · 10-03-2006, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by tca4

So is connector that came with the tails the one that we order for $15?

Yes.

Violin · 10-03-2006, 06:10 AM

So you guys get a complete assembly.

Good.

Why not just install the one, bigsky2?

bigsky2 · 10-03-2006, 02:46 PM

Yep it's gonna happen today..
I'm going to install ONE tail light (left).

Will post photos of my half ass job later.

Linkseal · 10-03-2006, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by bigsky2

Yep it's gonna happen today..
I'm going to install ONE tail light (left).

Will post photos of my half ass job later.

Can't wait to see ur pic and installation....

riceboy · 10-03-2006, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by bigsky2

Yep it's gonna happen today..
I'm going to install ONE tail light (left).

Will post photos of my half ass job later.

Make sure to post it in the "Official half ass one JDM RS Tail Light Installation" thread in the photos section....

Violin · 10-03-2006, 04:55 PM

Molex Pin Removal:
http://www.gruntville.com/howtos/psu_sleeve/page6.php

You should be able to find the removal tool at Radio Shack/Comp USA/similar.

Violin · 10-03-2006, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Violin

You should be able to find the removal tool at Radio Shack/Comp USA/similar.

Not! The guys at Comp USA looked at me like I was making shit up.

I did run into a licensed electrician at Radio Shack who directed me to an electrical supply house or alarm supply place.

bigsky2 · 10-03-2006, 05:01 PM

Just have to make sure it's small enough for the pins used for the Yaris.

GabL · 10-03-2006, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by bigsky2

Just have to make sure it's small enough for the pins used for the Yaris.

But for us getting the RS LED tail, we don't have to replace the pins right? Just have to take it out and plug into the new connector?

bigsky2 · 10-03-2006, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by GabL

But for us getting the RS LED tail, we don't have to replace the pins right? Just have to take it out and plug into the new connector?

Correct

As long as you don't damage the pins during removal from the original molex, they can be reused for the new molex (connector).

w1ngzer0 · 10-03-2006, 07:00 PM

Wow, those tail lights look 10x better then the stocker one.

bigsky2 · 10-03-2006, 10:14 PM

AH crap..

Ok guys, I didn't have the proper tool to remove the female molex pins. I tried to use screwdrivers, needles, hair pins, anything flat and solid but I couldn't get them out.

So I couldn't install the light today.
I will have to delay the half ass installation for a few days.

bigsky2 · 10-03-2006, 10:22 PM

Word of caution regarding molex extractors/removal tools:

- Make sure the tool you purchase can remove SMALL pins
- Standard molex extractors for computer molexes will not work because the pin inside the Yaris molex is too small
- The molex extractor must be able to fit over the female pin entirely so that it can push the clips down

I think I'm going to destroy the stock molex plug with a razor blade and knife and extract them the sloppy way.

Updates to follow...

eTiMaGo · 10-04-2006, 04:04 AM

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Originally Posted by bigsky2

Word of caution regarding molex extractors/removal tools:

- Make sure the tool you purchase can remove SMALL pins
- Standard molex extractors for computer molexes will not work because the pin inside the Yaris molex is too small
- The molex extractor must be able to fit over the female pin entirely so that it can push the clips down

I think I'm going to destroy the stock molex plug with a razor blade and knife and extract them the sloppy way.

Updates to follow...

Dude, try a paperclip, works best for me on computer molex plugs, you should be able to squeeze it between the plastic and the pin, and shove the tab down.

bigsky2 · 10-04-2006, 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by eTiMaGo

Dude, try a paperclip, works best for me on computer molex plugs, you should be able to squeeze it between the plastic and the pin, and shove the tab down.

All right, I'll give it another go tomorrow.

Computer molex plugs are easy to pop since they're bigger.
Since this one is smaller, it's a pain in the ass...

10-03-2006, 02:46 PM	#6
bigsky2 Cousin Vitz View User's Garage Drives: Yaris RS 5DR / Vitz RS wannabe Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 1,082	Yep it's gonna happen today.. I'm going to install ONE tail light (left). Will post photos of my half ass job later. __________________ 2007 Yaris RS Hatchback Black Sand Pearl 5DR MT DIY Speaker Spacer/Bracket Template for Yaris Hatchback http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1930

10-03-2006, 05:01 PM	#11
bigsky2 Cousin Vitz View User's Garage Drives: Yaris RS 5DR / Vitz RS wannabe Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 1,082	Just have to make sure it's small enough for the pins used for the Yaris. __________________ 2007 Yaris RS Hatchback Black Sand Pearl 5DR MT DIY Speaker Spacer/Bracket Template for Yaris Hatchback http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1930

10-03-2006, 10:14 PM	#15
bigsky2 Cousin Vitz View User's Garage Drives: Yaris RS 5DR / Vitz RS wannabe Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 1,082	AH crap.. Ok guys, I didn't have the proper tool to remove the female molex pins. I tried to use screwdrivers, needles, hair pins, anything flat and solid but I couldn't get them out. So I couldn't install the light today. I will have to delay the half ass installation for a few days. __________________ 2007 Yaris RS Hatchback Black Sand Pearl 5DR MT DIY Speaker Spacer/Bracket Template for Yaris Hatchback http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1930

10-03-2006, 10:22 PM	#16
bigsky2 Cousin Vitz View User's Garage Drives: Yaris RS 5DR / Vitz RS wannabe Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 1,082	Word of caution regarding molex extractors/removal tools: - Make sure the tool you purchase can remove SMALL pins - Standard molex extractors for computer molexes will not work because the pin inside the Yaris molex is too small - The molex extractor must be able to fit over the female pin entirely so that it can push the clips down I think I'm going to destroy the stock molex plug with a razor blade and knife and extract them the sloppy way. Updates to follow... __________________ 2007 Yaris RS Hatchback Black Sand Pearl 5DR MT DIY Speaker Spacer/Bracket Template for Yaris Hatchback http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1930

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