Fog Issue - Toyota Yaris Forums

1.5 · 07-01-2012, 09:55 AM

Hey YW just need some help with my fog lights. I've had eBay fogs for quite some time but they just stopped working recently. They do not illuminate at all.

I did some diagnosis and I tested the power source and it is giving power and the fuse is not blown. Using my voltimeter I checked the power wire coming out from the relay and that wire is not giving any power. So going into the relay there is power but coming out from the relay there is no power. Does this sound like i blew the relay?

Billiam · 07-01-2012, 10:16 AM

Yep...sounds like the the relay. You can pick one up from Wal-Mart, Autozone etc., for about $5. Pick up some female spade connectors while you're there...as you'll need them for the new relay's 4 connections.

I think I have some of those plug-and-play ebay relays laying around. If you can wait a few days on the delivery you can have one.

JumpmanYaris · 07-01-2012, 10:30 AM

Take a picture bro because I think I might have the same problem

1.5 · 07-01-2012, 10:49 AM

Billiam that would be awesome I have no problem waiting.

Jumpman ill get some pics up by tomorrow

JumpmanYaris · 07-01-2012, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by 1.5

Billiam that would be awesome I have no problem waiting.

Jumpman ill get some pics up by tomorrow

Sweet appreciate that, thanks.

Billiam · 07-01-2012, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by 1.5

Billiam that would be awesome I have no problem waiting.

PM me your address and I'll make sure I have one.

auxmike · 07-01-2012, 01:59 PM

Did you guys use one of those black plastic aftermarket relays? I went the way of using the OEM Toyota part that plugs right into the cars relay panel. This way the dash light for the fogs comes on too. The OEM relay is only like $15 on Ebay. Hope you get back and running soon...

JumpmanYaris · 07-01-2012, 06:38 PM

I sure hope and pray we have the similar problem hehe, because I checked the fuse box and all seem ok I haven't had the car diagnosed but I have a feeling this is the problem.

Billiam · 07-01-2012, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by auxmike

Did you guys use one of those black plastic aftermarket relays?

I did and it's been working fine for the last 2+ years. Sounds like his was just a dud.

1.5 · 07-01-2012, 07:06 PM

Yeah this was just an eBay relay. I didn't go the factory route.

Billiam · 07-01-2012, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 1.5

Yeah this was just an eBay relay. I didn't go the factory route.

Gimme your addy

1.5 · 07-03-2012, 12:38 PM

sorry for the delay jumpman I will get that pic today

Altitude · 07-03-2012, 12:47 PM

Agreed on the relay as mine had gone bad too.

1.5 · 07-03-2012, 01:04 PM

thanks guys i am a super noob with wiring/electrical..... + goes to - right? lol

1.5 · 07-03-2012, 07:40 PM

Here's the pics.

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The fuse again not shorted and the blue wire coming from the fuse box is connected to the power source and that power source registers 12.9v. The wire then runs into the loom and the loom spreads into 4 wires connecting to the relay. One of the red wires going in also registers 12.9v. The red wire coming out from the loom, next to the blue power wire, provides the power to the loom that spreads to the two housings. That red wire registers 0.00v.

ljming99 · 07-03-2012, 09:16 PM

Sorry but this may sound noob lol

Did you turn the switch for the fog lights on to trigger the relay, you could be measuring an open circuit which gives the 0 reading.

JumpmanYaris · 07-03-2012, 09:59 PM

Where is that relay at ?

1.5 · 07-03-2012, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ljming99

Sorry but this may sound noob lol

Did you turn the switch for the fog lights on to trigger the relay, you could be measuring an open circuit which gives the 0 reading.

Check

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Originally Posted by JumpmanYaris

Where is that relay at ?

Really jumpman? Its the big black box in pic 3 and 4 that says "relay"

07-01-2012, 09:55 AM	#1
1.5 Form>Function Drives: 07 Flint Sedan Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,018	Fog Issue Hey YW just need some help with my fog lights. I've had eBay fogs for quite some time but they just stopped working recently. They do not illuminate at all. I did some diagnosis and I tested the power source and it is giving power and the fuse is not blown. Using my voltimeter I checked the power wire coming out from the relay and that wire is not giving any power. So going into the relay there is power but coming out from the relay there is no power. Does this sound like i blew the relay? __________________ Instagram: @southernstreets_phil Facebook.com/southernstreetsempire

07-01-2012, 10:16 AM	#2
Billiam View User's Garage Drives: '10 White Yaris 4D LB Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: USA Posts: 558	Yep...sounds like the the relay. You can pick one up from Wal-Mart, Autozone etc., for about $5. Pick up some female spade connectors while you're there...as you'll need them for the new relay's 4 connections. I think I have some of those plug-and-play ebay relays laying around. If you can wait a few days on the delivery you can have one. __________________ If you want to enjoy your car, stay off of the internet. Last edited by Billiam; 07-01-2012 at 04:45 PM.

07-01-2012, 10:49 AM	#4
1.5 Form>Function Drives: 07 Flint Sedan Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,018	Billiam that would be awesome I have no problem waiting. Jumpman ill get some pics up by tomorrow __________________ Instagram: @southernstreets_phil Facebook.com/southernstreetsempire

07-01-2012, 01:59 PM	#7
auxmike Drives: 2008 HB, A/T, Power W/L/M Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LI, New Yawk Posts: 2,063	Did you guys use one of those black plastic aftermarket relays? I went the way of using the OEM Toyota part that plugs right into the cars relay panel. This way the dash light for the fogs comes on too. The OEM relay is only like $15 on Ebay. Hope you get back and running soon... __________________ Never take eyes off opponent - Bruce Lee

07-01-2012, 07:06 PM	#10
1.5 Form>Function Drives: 07 Flint Sedan Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,018	Yeah this was just an eBay relay. I didn't go the factory route. __________________ Instagram: @southernstreets_phil Facebook.com/southernstreetsempire

07-03-2012, 12:38 PM	#12
1.5 Form>Function Drives: 07 Flint Sedan Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,018	sorry for the delay jumpman I will get that pic today __________________ Instagram: @southernstreets_phil Facebook.com/southernstreetsempire

07-03-2012, 12:47 PM	#13
Altitude Drives: '08 LB MT Bayou Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,671	Agreed on the relay as mine had gone bad too.

07-03-2012, 01:04 PM	#14
1.5 Form>Function Drives: 07 Flint Sedan Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,018	thanks guys i am a super noob with wiring/electrical..... + goes to - right? lol __________________ Instagram: @southernstreets_phil Facebook.com/southernstreetsempire

07-03-2012, 07:40 PM	#15
1.5 Form>Function Drives: 07 Flint Sedan Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,018	Here's the pics. IMG_20120703_190504.jpg IMG_20120703_190448.jpg IMG_20120703_190614.jpg IMG_20120703_190631.jpg IMG_20120703_190812.jpg The fuse again not shorted and the blue wire coming from the fuse box is connected to the power source and that power source registers 12.9v. The wire then runs into the loom and the loom spreads into 4 wires connecting to the relay. One of the red wires going in also registers 12.9v. The red wire coming out from the loom, next to the blue power wire, provides the power to the loom that spreads to the two housings. That red wire registers 0.00v. __________________ Instagram: @southernstreets_phil Facebook.com/southernstreetsempire

07-03-2012, 09:16 PM	#16
ljming99 Drives: Yaris '06 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Singapore Posts: 73	Sorry but this may sound noob lol Did you turn the switch for the fog lights on to trigger the relay, you could be measuring an open circuit which gives the 0 reading.

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