[HELP] Side Marker Fuse - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

ToyoburuBRZ · 04-21-2014, 11:28 PM

I have the helix side markers installed with LEDs in them. Lately the LED's have been flickering so I took one of the side markers off and inspected the LED (tried wiggling it to get it to stop flickering).

While doing that it seems like a couple wires in the LED itself touched and I got a little smoke.

Long story short, I think I blew a fuse. The other side marker doesn't turn on, my halos aren't on, and the fog lights don't turn on.

I am really confused at this point. I can't seem to find the fuse for the side markers and I have no idea why all the other lights aren't working. I wouldn't think that all of them are connected in the same circuit.

Please help. Thanks in advance.

8R6 · 04-21-2014, 11:55 PM

halos??

Zen86 · 04-22-2014, 12:36 AM

I shorted mine out when doing the side marker mod to turn it into a signal light. Your blown fuse is in the engine fuse box. Turn the cover over and look for turn signal fuse. When mine went out none of the lights work and if I try to turn on the low beams there would be a constant low beep that wouldn't go away until I removed the battery. Just replace the fuse its a 7.5 mini amp I think

mashal · 04-22-2014, 05:02 PM

The side markers are piggy backs for the turn signals, if turn Signal finals the side marker flashes instead. You may have fried the turn signal fuse

ToyoburuBRZ · 04-22-2014, 07:26 PM

Update: I just picked a couple of oem lights and put them in the side markers. I checked the turn signal fuse (15amps) and it was still fine. I figured it would be fine since my signals are all still working.

So I have new bulbs in, the fuses that I thought would have been blown are all fine but I still don't have side marker light, fog lights, or the led strip around my headlight (not halos as I previously mentioned I just don't know their name).

So I am stuck, I'm gonna keep troubleshooting tonight and see if I can find something but any help would be great!

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ToyoburuBRZ · 04-22-2014, 08:39 PM

calling @Acree the electrical genius.... I am only a mechanical engineer I need your help

ToyoburuBRZ · 04-23-2014, 11:29 AM

Still no luck getting this sorted out. I still have low beams, high beams, DRLs, and turn signals. I am missing everything else (fog light, side markers, and LED strip around headlights).

I know I shorted out the LED when it was in there - it was the actual wire in the LED not on vehicle side so there should be no damage on the vehicle side wiring.

The only thing I can think of is a fuse - one that I have yet to find - or possibly a relay.

Any help is appreciated - I would like to get this figured out ASAP

Acree · 04-23-2014, 01:41 PM

I'll look in the service manual and hopefully have an answer for you after lunch.

Acree · 04-23-2014, 02:35 PM

I'm willing to bet your tail lights don't turn on...

Look at the fuse block located under the dash by the driver's side door. Check both the "TAIL" and "PANEL" fuse.

ToyoburuBRZ · 04-23-2014, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Acree

I'm willing to bet your tail lights don't turn on...

Look at the fuse block located under the dash by the driver's side door. Check both the "TAIL" and "PANEL" fuse.

Something I did not check and you are correct. My brake lights work but not the other lights that are just on when your headlights are on

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Acree · 04-23-2014, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ToyoburuBRZ

Something I did not check and you are correct. My brake lights work but not the other lights that are just on when your headlights are on

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Ding ding!

ToyoburuBRZ · 04-23-2014, 02:48 PM

I will check my tail light fuse shortly

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ToyoburuBRZ · 04-23-2014, 03:09 PM

@Acree, that was it! 10amp tail light fuse was blown so I replaced it with a spare and got all lights back.

I can't believe all those lights run on the same circuit.

Thanks for your help!

Acree · 04-23-2014, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ToyoburuBRZ

@Acree, that was it! 10amp tail light fuse was blown so I replaced it with a spare and got all lights back.

I can't believe all those lights run on the same circuit.

Thanks for your help!

No problem man. Glad it was a simple fix.

04-21-2014, 11:28 PM	#1
ToyoburuBRZ Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: Black BRZ Location: Toronto Posts: 438 Thanks: 116 Thanked 144 Times in 105 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	[HELP] Side Marker Fuse I have the helix side markers installed with LEDs in them. Lately the LED's have been flickering so I took one of the side markers off and inspected the LED (tried wiggling it to get it to stop flickering). While doing that it seems like a couple wires in the LED itself touched and I got a little smoke. Long story short, I think I blew a fuse. The other side marker doesn't turn on, my halos aren't on, and the fog lights don't turn on. I am really confused at this point. I can't seem to find the fuse for the side markers and I have no idea why all the other lights aren't working. I wouldn't think that all of them are connected in the same circuit. Please help. Thanks in advance.

04-21-2014, 11:55 PM	#2
8R6 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: FRS Location: SoCal Posts: 2,086 Thanks: 2,738 Thanked 1,339 Times in 746 Posts Mentioned: 30 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	halos?? __________________ Team BRG inspire-usa My car build #8R6

04-22-2014, 07:26 PM	#5
ToyoburuBRZ Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: Black BRZ Location: Toronto Posts: 438 Thanks: 116 Thanked 144 Times in 105 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Update: I just picked a couple of oem lights and put them in the side markers. I checked the turn signal fuse (15amps) and it was still fine. I figured it would be fine since my signals are all still working. So I have new bulbs in, the fuses that I thought would have been blown are all fine but I still don't have side marker light, fog lights, or the led strip around my headlight (not halos as I previously mentioned I just don't know their name). So I am stuck, I'm gonna keep troubleshooting tonight and see if I can find something but any help would be great! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ My Build Journal

04-23-2014, 01:41 PM	#8
Acree Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 13 CSB BRZ Ltd Location: United States Posts: 1,035 Thanks: 147 Thanked 530 Times in 286 Posts Mentioned: 39 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'll look in the service manual and hopefully have an answer for you after lunch. __________________ 2011 BMW M3 (No torque dip) 2013 Subaru BRZ - SOLD - Build Thread

04-23-2014, 02:35 PM	#9
Acree Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 13 CSB BRZ Ltd Location: United States Posts: 1,035 Thanks: 147 Thanked 530 Times in 286 Posts Mentioned: 39 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm willing to bet your tail lights don't turn on... Look at the fuse block located under the dash by the driver's side door. Check both the "TAIL" and "PANEL" fuse. __________________ 2011 BMW M3 (No torque dip) 2013 Subaru BRZ - SOLD - Build Thread

04-22-2014, 12:36 AM	#3
Zen86 Run, Reach, Fly Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: Monogram Firestorm Location: 209 - NorCal Posts: 244 Thanks: 110 Thanked 142 Times in 85 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I shorted mine out when doing the side marker mod to turn it into a signal light. Your blown fuse is in the engine fuse box. Turn the cover over and look for turn signal fuse. When mine went out none of the lights work and if I try to turn on the low beams there would be a constant low beep that wouldn't go away until I removed the battery. Just replace the fuse its a 7.5 mini amp I think

04-22-2014, 05:02 PM	#4
mashal DADA Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 Location: Kanada Posts: 1,500 Thanks: 47 Thanked 388 Times in 249 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The side markers are piggy backs for the turn signals, if turn Signal finals the side marker flashes instead. You may have fried the turn signal fuse

04-22-2014, 08:39 PM	#6
ToyoburuBRZ Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: Black BRZ Location: Toronto Posts: 438 Thanks: 116 Thanked 144 Times in 105 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	calling @Acree the electrical genius.... I am only a mechanical engineer I need your help

04-23-2014, 11:29 AM	#7
ToyoburuBRZ Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: Black BRZ Location: Toronto Posts: 438 Thanks: 116 Thanked 144 Times in 105 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Still no luck getting this sorted out. I still have low beams, high beams, DRLs, and turn signals. I am missing everything else (fog light, side markers, and LED strip around headlights). I know I shorted out the LED when it was in there - it was the actual wire in the LED not on vehicle side so there should be no damage on the vehicle side wiring. The only thing I can think of is a fuse - one that I have yet to find - or possibly a relay. Any help is appreciated - I would like to get this figured out ASAP

04-23-2014, 02:48 PM	#12
ToyoburuBRZ Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: Black BRZ Location: Toronto Posts: 438 Thanks: 116 Thanked 144 Times in 105 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I will check my tail light fuse shortly Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ My Build Journal

04-23-2014, 03:09 PM	#13
ToyoburuBRZ Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: Black BRZ Location: Toronto Posts: 438 Thanks: 116 Thanked 144 Times in 105 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	@Acree, that was it! 10amp tail light fuse was blown so I replaced it with a spare and got all lights back. I can't believe all those lights run on the same circuit. Thanks for your help!

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