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CTScott · 09-30-2009, 11:07 PM

You can't get crimp on resistors, but you can crimp them onto the wire (I believe it is 22 AWG) with butt splices.

birdman · 09-30-2009, 11:21 PM

Would a 1 or 1.5k resister do?

birdman · 09-30-2009, 11:25 PM

You have been very patient guiding me along to the point where I am confident enough to do this fix. Thank you thank you!

CTScott · 09-30-2009, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by birdman

Would a 1 or 1.5k resister do?

Try the 1.5K, if that's what you have on hand. I tried 1k initially and then moved up to 2k. Even with a 10K resistor it will still illuminate.

birdman · 09-30-2009, 11:36 PM

I just noticed that the diagram of the connector has "11" 3rd from the left while the photo shows the gray wire in what appears to be the 11 position not the 14th. Why is that?

birdman · 09-30-2009, 11:38 PM

Is the higher number resister dimming the light more?

birdman · 09-30-2009, 11:43 PM

I cant imagine where CT gets the energy to keep up with all the questions coming up. CT deserves a medal.

CTScott · 09-30-2009, 11:43 PM

The 11 vs 14 thing is because the connector drawings are from the perspective of looking into the end of the connector. In the picture we are looking into the back, so the pin numbers are mirrored.

A higher value resistor does dim it more.

birdman · 09-30-2009, 11:59 PM

If I wanted to dim it down to a point where it's still easy enough to see during the day if the high beams are mistakenly left on what is highest number resister you'd use?

CTScott · 10-01-2009, 12:28 AM

I'd say 10K max.

birdman · 10-01-2009, 12:46 AM

So thats what you'd personally use?

birdman · 10-01-2009, 12:47 AM

I have a feeling we're reaching conclusion any time now.

jambo101 · 10-01-2009, 05:57 AM

Why not just cut out a little square of duct tape or electricians tape and stick it over the blue light.

CTScott · 10-01-2009, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by birdman

So thats what you'd personally use?

I am going to do this on my 09, when I have a chance, and will probably use somewhere between a 2K and 5K resistor.

birdman · 10-01-2009, 11:01 AM

CT you're a champion!

birdman · 10-01-2009, 11:07 AM

A cut out dot would obscure the light in a way that may make it hard to see when the brights are mistakenly on during the day.

Tamago · 10-01-2009, 11:26 AM

lol. CTSCOTT as always gives the perfect solution. and the OP wants an "easier" way out

i'm LOLing here

birdman · 10-01-2009, 12:01 PM

Easy and clear.

10-01-2009, 05:57 AM	#49
jambo101 Drives: yaris 08 sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Montreal Canada Posts: 1,286	Why not just cut out a little square of duct tape or electricians tape and stick it over the blue light. Last edited by jambo101; 10-01-2009 at 08:37 AM.

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09-30-2009, 11:07 PM	#37
CTScott ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA, CT Posts: 13,460	You can't get crimp on resistors, but you can crimp them onto the wire (I believe it is 22 AWG) with butt splices.

09-30-2009, 11:21 PM	#38
birdman Drives: '08 Blazing Blue Yaris LB Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA Posts: 496	Would a 1 or 1.5k resister do?

09-30-2009, 11:25 PM	#39
birdman Drives: '08 Blazing Blue Yaris LB Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA Posts: 496	You have been very patient guiding me along to the point where I am confident enough to do this fix. Thank you thank you!

09-30-2009, 11:36 PM	#41
birdman Drives: '08 Blazing Blue Yaris LB Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA Posts: 496	I just noticed that the diagram of the connector has "11" 3rd from the left while the photo shows the gray wire in what appears to be the 11 position not the 14th. Why is that?

09-30-2009, 11:38 PM	#42
birdman Drives: '08 Blazing Blue Yaris LB Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA Posts: 496	Is the higher number resister dimming the light more?

09-30-2009, 11:43 PM	#43
birdman Drives: '08 Blazing Blue Yaris LB Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA Posts: 496	I cant imagine where CT gets the energy to keep up with all the questions coming up. CT deserves a medal.

09-30-2009, 11:59 PM	#45
birdman Drives: '08 Blazing Blue Yaris LB Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA Posts: 496	If I wanted to dim it down to a point where it's still easy enough to see during the day if the high beams are mistakenly left on what is highest number resister you'd use?

10-01-2009, 12:28 AM	#46
CTScott ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA, CT Posts: 13,460	I'd say 10K max.

10-01-2009, 12:46 AM	#47
birdman Drives: '08 Blazing Blue Yaris LB Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA Posts: 496	So thats what you'd personally use?

10-01-2009, 12:47 AM	#48
birdman Drives: '08 Blazing Blue Yaris LB Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA Posts: 496	I have a feeling we're reaching conclusion any time now.

10-01-2009, 11:01 AM	#51
birdman Drives: '08 Blazing Blue Yaris LB Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA Posts: 496	CT you're a champion!

10-01-2009, 11:07 AM	#52
birdman Drives: '08 Blazing Blue Yaris LB Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA Posts: 496	A cut out dot would obscure the light in a way that may make it hard to see when the brights are mistakenly on during the day.

10-01-2009, 12:01 PM	#54
birdman Drives: '08 Blazing Blue Yaris LB Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA Posts: 496	Easy and clear.