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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.

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....

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...

tca4 · 10-04-2006, 01:15 AM

Alright I am going to try installing tomorrow too

eTiMaGo · 10-04-2006, 04:04 AM

Quote:

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

Quote:

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...

Violin · 10-04-2006, 06:41 AM

I haven't looked... are the pins round or square?

I'm taking the connector I got from japan for fit and going by an electrical supply house this morning.

We might need to save our stock lights (and connectors) for inspection.

Violin · 10-04-2006, 11:37 AM

Think this would work?

The electrical supply house didn't have one and the alarm supply shop only sells to the trades. I could have built my own space shuttle easier than getting all the parts I need to install these lights.

GabL · 10-04-2006, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by echo_hrs

Well they're in , just not wired...

Cheers

Nice!!! Did you need to pay any tax on the shipment?

ChinoCharles · 10-04-2006, 02:15 PM

Oh god those are pretty.

Teruyume · 10-04-2006, 02:52 PM

Yeah hey got my JDM tail ^_____________^

GabL · 10-04-2006, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Teruyume

Yeah hey got my JDM tail ^_____________^

That's awesome!! How was the installation? Mind doing a walk through to us?

Violin · 10-04-2006, 03:32 PM

Too late. He's gone cruising.

bigsky2 · 10-04-2006, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Violin

I haven't looked... are the pins round or square?

I'm taking the connector I got from japan for fit and going by an electrical supply house this morning.

We might need to save our stock lights (and connectors) for inspection.

Pins are square at the head (female), but round around the stripped wire.

bigsky2 · 10-04-2006, 03:34 PM

Damn those look nice...

Can't wait to get my RIGHT SIDE TAIL LIGHT from Canada Post and or Customs and get them in.

Violin · 10-04-2006, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigsky2

Pins are square at the head (female), but round around the stripped wire.

Thanks - I already looked at mine.

Like this right?

Do you think that tool I posted earlier will do the trick?

bigsky2 · 10-04-2006, 03:47 PM

Right on, that's exactly it.

The tool you posted earlier might just work. The forks look slim enough to squeeze in between the molex slot and the molex pin.

I am still going to try to use house hold items/tools to get them out.

10-03-2006, 10:14 PM	#273
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	#274
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

10-04-2006, 03:34 PM	#286
bigsky2 Cousin Vitz View User's Garage Drives: Yaris RS 5DR / Vitz RS wannabe Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 1,082	Damn those look nice... Can't wait to get my RIGHT SIDE TAIL LIGHT from Canada Post and or Customs and get them in. __________________ 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

10-04-2006, 03:47 PM	#288
bigsky2 Cousin Vitz View User's Garage Drives: Yaris RS 5DR / Vitz RS wannabe Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 1,082	Right on, that's exactly it. The tool you posted earlier might just work. The forks look slim enough to squeeze in between the molex slot and the molex pin. I am still going to try to use house hold items/tools to get them out. __________________ 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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