Problem with 2016 fsport fog lights from nigel
07-22-16, 01:56 PM
#16
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what I did I got ir from Amazon and I spliced into the one came with it and made it way longer and ran it nicely under the side covers so u cant see any wires what so ever and I even wrapped it with wire loom and taped it so it looks factory.
07-24-16, 01:09 AM
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Would be great if you can post a complete DIY when you're done! It seems as if the light itself is the same as the 13-15, I wonder if I can purchase the light and all other material from lexus and just get the garnish/cover from nigel.
07-25-16, 12:55 PM
#19
The overall consensus seems to be that the latter half of 2015 and onward have the bigger washer that interferes with fog light assemblies. We're actually trying to figure out if there is a specific cut-off month of manufacturing for the smaller vs bigger washer. We are going to see if we can design a thinner assembly with thinner LED to try and make the fog light to be compatible, regardless of washer size.
07-25-16, 02:54 PM
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The overall consensus seems to be that the latter half of 2015 and onward have the bigger washer that interferes with fog light assemblies. We're actually trying to figure out if there is a specific cut-off month of manufacturing for the smaller vs bigger washer. We are going to see if we can design a thinner assembly with thinner LED to try and make the fog light to be compatible, regardless of washer size.
07-27-16, 05:46 AM
#21
Noooo, there is no way u can get to the screws with out taking the bumper out, and also u have to make sure u get new screws like I said, u cant just put any screw in it, u will crack it, its cheap at the dealer 90cents ea. do the job once and do it right, don't ruin the car, trust me i went threw it already , its up to u. Like I said u need help just ask me.
hey sorry to sound ignorant, but what screws are you referring to ? for the bottle? or something else?
just so I know what to order from the dealer
07-28-16, 11:25 AM
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The overall consensus seems to be that the latter half of 2015 and onward have the bigger washer that interferes with fog light assemblies. We're actually trying to figure out if there is a specific cut-off month of manufacturing for the smaller vs bigger washer. We are going to see if we can design a thinner assembly with thinner LED to try and make the fog light to be compatible, regardless of washer size.
10-04-18, 01:30 PM
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Welcome to my world, he should have told you that I bet you also u were missing screws and is ur wiring short also. so the part number the Biggame gave u is correct, I came up with that I have it on my car , do not look and the online pics they are all wrong just go to dealer and order that 85315-30460, and get 8 extra screws also while ur at it so u can mount the lights correctly. and if u need help let me know I went threw that , it took me over 2 weeks 2 finish because Mr.nigel didn't know anything about it, and I had to ruin my factory reservoir. And by the way did u take the bumper off to mount it or u did it on the car.
01-27-20, 04:07 PM
#27
I just got Nigel's kit and am cool with modifying the reservoir to fit, and will pull the bumper and steering wheel to get the OEM stalk to work. It's not a daily driver, so I have the time to do it right. But I have questions...
1 - I need mounting hardware for the lights. I can get them at Lexus, but I'm not sure what I'm asking for. Does anyone have a parts list I need for hardware?
2 - There seems to be a LOT of confusion around the wiring of the OEM stalk. From what I understand, I need to take the single "signal" wire from the relay and tap it into the ECU. Then, I need to run a couple of wires from the OEM stalk plug to the fuse panel under the dash. This will trigger everything to work, correct? No wires through the firewall with this method, right?
3 - If that's correct, then the confusion is around what pins in each – the stalk plug and the under-dash plug, correct?
4 - Is it possible to test the wiring beforehand – as in, I'll install the lights, wire them to the ECU and play with the wiring of the switch before taking off the wheel and replacing the stalk? I don't see why I couldn't just mess with it in my hand before installing it...
I have the time to document everything if I can get the right hardware and a little help with the ECU side of things. If I've got the right idea above (nothing through firewall), help me get the hardware (links) and I'll get this write-up done.
Thanks!
P.S. There's got to be a better / simpler way to do this. We just need to get official steps that work for al model years. I love the kit, but $600 shipped and I have to figure everything out myself chaps my *** a little.
1 - I need mounting hardware for the lights. I can get them at Lexus, but I'm not sure what I'm asking for. Does anyone have a parts list I need for hardware?
2 - There seems to be a LOT of confusion around the wiring of the OEM stalk. From what I understand, I need to take the single "signal" wire from the relay and tap it into the ECU. Then, I need to run a couple of wires from the OEM stalk plug to the fuse panel under the dash. This will trigger everything to work, correct? No wires through the firewall with this method, right?
3 - If that's correct, then the confusion is around what pins in each – the stalk plug and the under-dash plug, correct?
4 - Is it possible to test the wiring beforehand – as in, I'll install the lights, wire them to the ECU and play with the wiring of the switch before taking off the wheel and replacing the stalk? I don't see why I couldn't just mess with it in my hand before installing it...
I have the time to document everything if I can get the right hardware and a little help with the ECU side of things. If I've got the right idea above (nothing through firewall), help me get the hardware (links) and I'll get this write-up done.
Thanks!
P.S. There's got to be a better / simpler way to do this. We just need to get official steps that work for al model years. I love the kit, but $600 shipped and I have to figure everything out myself chaps my *** a little.
01-27-20, 07:13 PM
#28
I just got Nigel's kit and am cool with modifying the reservoir to fit, and will pull the bumper and steering wheel to get the OEM stalk to work. It's not a daily driver, so I have the time to do it right. But I have questions...
1 - I need mounting hardware for the lights. I can get them at Lexus, but I'm not sure what I'm asking for. Does anyone have a parts list I need for hardware?
2 - There seems to be a LOT of confusion around the wiring of the OEM stalk. From what I understand, I need to take the single "signal" wire from the relay and tap it into the ECU. Then, I need to run a couple of wires from the OEM stalk plug to the fuse panel under the dash. This will trigger everything to work, correct? No wires through the firewall with this method, right?
3 - If that's correct, then the confusion is around what pins in each – the stalk plug and the under-dash plug, correct?
4 - Is it possible to test the wiring beforehand – as in, I'll install the lights, wire them to the ECU and play with the wiring of the switch before taking off the wheel and replacing the stalk? I don't see why I couldn't just mess with it in my hand before installing it...
I have the time to document everything if I can get the right hardware and a little help with the ECU side of things. If I've got the right idea above (nothing through firewall), help me get the hardware (links) and I'll get this write-up done.
Thanks!
P.S. There's got to be a better / simpler way to do this. We just need to get official steps that work for al model years. I love the kit, but $600 shipped and I have to figure everything out myself chaps my *** a little.
1 - I need mounting hardware for the lights. I can get them at Lexus, but I'm not sure what I'm asking for. Does anyone have a parts list I need for hardware?
2 - There seems to be a LOT of confusion around the wiring of the OEM stalk. From what I understand, I need to take the single "signal" wire from the relay and tap it into the ECU. Then, I need to run a couple of wires from the OEM stalk plug to the fuse panel under the dash. This will trigger everything to work, correct? No wires through the firewall with this method, right?
3 - If that's correct, then the confusion is around what pins in each – the stalk plug and the under-dash plug, correct?
4 - Is it possible to test the wiring beforehand – as in, I'll install the lights, wire them to the ECU and play with the wiring of the switch before taking off the wheel and replacing the stalk? I don't see why I couldn't just mess with it in my hand before installing it...
I have the time to document everything if I can get the right hardware and a little help with the ECU side of things. If I've got the right idea above (nothing through firewall), help me get the hardware (links) and I'll get this write-up done.
Thanks!
P.S. There's got to be a better / simpler way to do this. We just need to get official steps that work for al model years. I love the kit, but $600 shipped and I have to figure everything out myself chaps my *** a little.
01-28-20, 05:33 AM
#29
I read somewhere it was not necessary to change the windshield washer reservoir, the person, just took off a couple of the bolts on the reservoir and zip tied it further out of the way from the fog light, giving enough room to install the fogs. You still have to take the bumper off to do this.
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01-04-23, 03:06 AM
#30
Welcome to my world, he should have told you that I bet you also u were missing screws and is ur wiring short also. so the part number the Biggame gave u is correct, I came up with that I have it on my car , do not look and the online pics they are all wrong just go to dealer and order that 85315-30460, and get 8 extra screws also while ur at it so u can mount the lights correctly. and if u need help let me know I went threw that , it took me over 2 weeks 2 finish because Mr.nigel didn't know anything about it, and I had to ruin my factory reservoir. And by the way did u take the bumper off to mount it or u did it on the car.