Dead OEM fog light - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

SpyderDan · 08-24-2013, 11:34 AM

I have the new OEM Scion fog lights, dealer-installed just a few weeks ago, and noticed last night that my passenger-side fog light is out.

Anybody else lose a bulb already? Seems much too soon to have burned out a bulb.

Anybody look into replacement bulbs yet?

Beyer Subaru · 08-24-2013, 11:41 AM

There is absolutely no reason for this. If you can check the harness and wiring. If you can't take it to the dealer. If it's a burnt bulb, I would think it would be due to a poor install with greasy fingers.

SpyderDan · 08-24-2013, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beyer Subaru

There is absolutely no reason for this. If you can check the harness and wiring. If you can't take it to the dealer. If it's a burnt bulb, I would think it would be due to a poor install with greasy fingers.

I was having similar thoughts. The installer at the dealer didn't take the car over to the service bays, but did the install in the dirt-and-gravel back lot where they store cars. I don't recall him using gloves either.

Of course, these should actually be warrantied, but I'm not sure that I even want to bother going to the dealer. If I do, I might just take it to a different dealer.

Not the greatest timing either. I'm heading out for a road trip for the weekend, LA to Monterey and back, and it will likely be cool and foggy up there.

torqdork · 08-24-2013, 12:20 PM

Ah crap, sorry Dan. I just ran out and checked, both of mine are good. I'm with you, sounds like an installation fault. Either way it's a warranty item. Annoying, but hopefully a drive on SR 1 will compensate. If you have the time, a stop at Nepenthe is memorable. Pictures please!

http://www.nepenthebigsur.com/

SpyderDan · 08-24-2013, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by torqdork

Ah crap, sorry Dan. I just ran out and checked, both of mine are good. I'm with you, sounds like an installation fault. Either way it's a warranty item. Annoying, but hopefully a drive on SR 1 will compensate. If you have the time, a stop at Nepenthe is memorable. Pictures please!

http://www.nepenthebigsur.com/

Appreciate the suggestion, torq. We were planning to make our way through Big Sur, and that looks like an excellent place to stop.

Resisting the urge to start taking anything apart in hopes of it just being a loose connection. Supposed to head out within the hour...

WelshJ · 08-24-2013, 01:12 PM

If you don't mind me asking how much for the dealer installation.

SpyderDan · 08-24-2013, 02:08 PM

I ordered the fogs with the car, and wasn't charged extra for installation. They just got installed at the dealer because I had to wait for them (mostly wait for the 10 Series-specific button panel). I believe the charge was $490.

Yosty · 08-24-2013, 02:29 PM

I just got my fog lights in from the Toyota parts warehouse. It came with everything you need to install them except for the instructions. That's no big deal i am just going to it to them and have them install in this Monday. I only payed 310 for the parts and i was told another 40$ for install.

I personally dont car to much for the yellow look of things so i am look to get matching hid lights for lows, highs and fogs .

KI_ZN6 · 08-26-2013, 02:40 AM

We have HID kits and LED foglights for the Toyota USA Foglight Kit

Shoot us a private message if you have any questions.

08-24-2013, 11:34 AM	#1
SpyderDan Toyota hoarder Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: 10 Series FR-S, 05 xB, MR-S GT-300 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 136 Thanks: 35 Thanked 122 Times in 52 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Dead OEM fog light I have the new OEM Scion fog lights, dealer-installed just a few weeks ago, and noticed last night that my passenger-side fog light is out. Anybody else lose a bulb already? Seems much too soon to have burned out a bulb. Anybody look into replacement bulbs yet?

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Beyer Subaru Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: 2013 BRZ SWP 6AT Ltd Location: Alexandria, VA. Posts: 1,607 Thanks: 859 Thanked 776 Times in 485 Posts Mentioned: 37 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	There is absolutely no reason for this. If you can check the harness and wiring. If you can't take it to the dealer. If it's a burnt bulb, I would think it would be due to a poor install with greasy fingers.

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torqdork Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: RV-7 Location: Out West Posts: 1,818 Thanks: 1,042 Thanked 893 Times in 562 Posts Mentioned: 45 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Ah crap, sorry Dan. I just ran out and checked, both of mine are good. I'm with you, sounds like an installation fault. Either way it's a warranty item. Annoying, but hopefully a drive on SR 1 will compensate. If you have the time, a stop at Nepenthe is memorable. Pictures please! http://www.nepenthebigsur.com/

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WelshJ Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: FRS Location: Liberty Posts: 44 Thanks: 5 Thanked 10 Times in 7 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If you don't mind me asking how much for the dealer installation.

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SpyderDan Toyota hoarder Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: 10 Series FR-S, 05 xB, MR-S GT-300 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 136 Thanks: 35 Thanked 122 Times in 52 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I ordered the fogs with the car, and wasn't charged extra for installation. They just got installed at the dealer because I had to wait for them (mostly wait for the 10 Series-specific button panel). I believe the charge was $490.

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Yosty Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: 2013 Scion Frs Location: Florida Posts: 76 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I just got my fog lights in from the Toyota parts warehouse. It came with everything you need to install them except for the instructions. That's no big deal i am just going to it to them and have them install in this Monday. I only payed 310 for the parts and i was told another 40$ for install. I personally dont car to much for the yellow look of things so i am look to get matching hid lights for lows, highs and fogs .

08-26-2013, 02:40 AM	#9
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