Winjet OEM Style Fog Light Kit Install and Wiring (Scion tC2 / tC2.5)

[@BrunerTuner]

Great video as always, Derick. Wish I'd had this years ago when I did mine. I'll make sure and refer anyone to your video if someone needs to install fogs.

[@TheOneAndOnlyRavenne]

Great video! My mechanic installed mine over a year ago. He said he had a problem wiring them so they go off when I turn on the high beams, not that it matters, these back country roads I need all the light I can get. Thanks for the great videos!

[@VampyreX13]

You would need to tap into the low beam positive wire with the red wire that I crimped the fuse tap onto if you want it to function like that.

[@unoman45]

Derrick your Scion tC videos are the best. Keep up the good work.

[@VampyreX13]

Thank you!

[@DaBombPabon]

YESSSS I’m so glad you did a fog light install vid 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@seanspence4644]

Great video! Personally, the green switch drove me nuts. But, I was able to find a direct plugin replacement on Amazon that more closely matched the orange glow of the instrument cluster.

[@garrison2574]

could you tell me what that one is called please

[@HACKM9RG3V]

Looks great I would recommend kensun led, bright cheap and you can choose the collor that you want I have been running them for 5 months no issues so far.

[@VampyreX13]

Someone mentioned to me that Kensun has gone severely downhill. I'm using SNGL LEDS in mine: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJSvdKCwf7ubh9k

[@HACKM9RG3V]

@@VampyreX13 the hid are trash one blow up the sent me a pair didn't work, the sent a new kit worked but the same brightness as the halogen, I will run them since I still have them under warranty and later this year I will swap to gtr or MORIMOTO.

[@phantomcomposites5534]

Masterfully explained tutorial as always 🔥 is there any issues with water going through that grommet you’re using to run the wires through?

[@VampyreX13]

Thank you! And no, there's no issue with water even with smaller wires going through there.

[@phantomcomposites5534]

@@VampyreX13 great good to know - I’ll use that grommet for my headlight build

[@VampyreX13]

@@phantomcomposites5534 there are two of them: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXSypnyujNubqM0

[@alexishuertas2693]

great video derrick! a lil over a year later since this video but I was wondering if you know what exact front lip is installed in that car?

[@VampyreX13]

It's the one from Ikon. You cam get it from amzn.to/38qGWZ2.

[@Jesppyy]

I think my wiring harness is different than this one. My ground wire is nowhere near long enough to reach that factory ground location

[@poppaT686]

Definitely something I don't wanna do I'm lazy so I'll have a shop do it🤣🤣🤣

[@poppaT686]

I'd get frustrated for something and brake something

[@VampyreX13]

@@poppaT686 wiring isn't for everyone.

[@zev4036]

Hey Derrick! By any chance, do you know what module controls the Lights off when locked function in the 14+ TCs? I have a 2012, and I’d love to gain the function that turns off the headlights, even when left on the “on” position, when the car is locked. Sadly, Scion decided to leave this feature out on the pre-facelift TC2s. Which is strange given all 05-10 models have it. I’ve asked on many forums/subreddits, and no one seems to know. Thanks in advanced!

[@VampyreX13]

Unfortunately no. I wasn't aware there was a difference with the headlight operation between the two variations.

[@gray_vz4535]

@@VampyreX13 Yes I can confirm this is true. I had an 07 tc and now I have a 2013 tc. And my old one turned off the lights when the car was off and when you would lock the car it was a pretty cool feature tbh because you can just leave them on and they would come on when you would crank the car

[@At9ra]

@@gray_vz4535 I have a 14 and it randomly leaves the lights on when I lock it. There have been a couple occasions where co-workers had to inform me i left my lights on. It's weird.

[@jumanjingus]

Hi Derrick, I read in a comment somewhere you said you preferred the wiring on the OEM fog lights because it ties in to the stock wiring somehow? Could you explain what the difference is, or if one could modify the winjet kit's wiring to be like the OEM kit? I'd prefer to get the OEM fogs but most Toyota part stores here ask for about $360 Canadian before tax and shipping, which is absolutely insane for a pair of fog lights lmao. Thanks

[@VampyreX13]

I don't know about how to modify the wiring to work with the OEM kit; that's going to be a pain because the harnesses connectors are different. It's been a while since I added fog lights to my tC, so lemme see if I can remember how it's laid out... there's a 2 pin plug behind the drivers side fog light hole that a splitter harness connects to that goes to the left and right fog lights. That plug runs to the relay box hidden under the car stereo (you need to add a relay) and then continues to the blank switch plate where you would install the fog light switch.

[@jumanjingus]

Wow, quick reply. Good to see you're still active. Anyway that's some useful info, I read somewhere else that most of the wiring is there even if the car didn't come with fog lights. Might be worth figuring out for people who want a more OEM setup. It sucks cause most of the price of the OEM is probably the light housings themselves, which I want to replace with projectors eventually anyway. I really just need the bumper inserts and the wiring.

[@VampyreX13]

@@jumanjingus I may not be posting videos at the moment, but I try to keep up with questions on my Channel. But yeah, the main wiring from the engine bay to the car interior is there. You just need the lights, the harness to connect both of them to the OEM wiring, a relay (I think it's the 2nd spot down on the relay block), and a switch (the connector in the car should be wrapped up in tape). Maybe you can find the parts at a junk yard?

[@vile0148]

hi question, do you need to take the positive and negative off the battery terminal before screwing the ground in and putting the fuses in the fuse box? dumb question I know, but wanted to know

[@VampyreX13]

You only need to disconnect the negative terminal.

[@RootSuitMan]

Is it necessary to remove the bumper for installation?

[@VampyreX13]

It's a lot easier if you remove the bumper, but you can work your way to the backside from the wheel well if you move the fender liner out of the way and pull the edge of the bumper out a little.

[@Shadow_2055]

Hi I’m trying to find a good fog lights for my 2014 Scion TC. And I’m having trouble finding one. Also I read that it’s best to get the color of the fog lights yellow. Any help would be useful please. Also, how long does it take to install fog lights?

[@VampyreX13]

I put links in the video description, and yes, yellow (3000K) is best to use since it will cut through fog and rain better. I actually have headlights that I can change to yellow (kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6POfauKm9tsgdE) to match when driving in bad weather conditions. If you're not used to installing equipment on cars, it might take 2-3 hours to do, less if you have help.

[@static_Tricolor_camry]

How do you wire the Fog lights to turn on and off without having to turn on the Headlights.

[@VampyreX13]

Find a spot on the fuse box that is only powered when the car is on, such as the cigarette lighter, and plug the fuse tap in there instead.

[@gray_vz4535]

One question. Are the Winjet Fog Lights glass just like the OEM Fog Lights?

[@VampyreX13]

Yes, they are basically like OEM except for the wiring harness.

[@hoopernick3014]

Where did u get that fuse box cover the that it shows u where to put it ?

[@VampyreX13]

It comes with the car. If you're missing yours, you may need to go to the dealership or hit up a junkyard.

[@jhonathangarcia1330]

So im doing everything like you did, but for some reason when I did it my radiator fans wont turn on and it caused my car to overheat, so I switched it back to normal and they turn on now but now I got no fog lights :(

[@VampyreX13]

Message me at vampyrex13 on Facebook or IG and I'll see if I can help you figure it out.

[@JCAchannel100]

@@VampyreX13hey Derrick. Just wondering what the outcome of his rad fan issue was? I’m about to install my fogs like this on the weekend and don’t see how they could affect the fans at all seeing as it’s a separate circuit. Thanks in advance!

[@dalton7631]

do you know what brand of LED's he installed?

[@VampyreX13]

No, I don't, but I'm using amzn.to/3iquBZZ in mine.

[@michaelnapolillo7303]

We need to fix my button so it actually lights up

[@VampyreX13]

Get a fuse tap and I'll fix it.

[@felipevasquez237]

What year is your scion ?

[@VampyreX13]

2016.

[@venanciopineda4957]

I installed mine a while ago and my light button always stays on even when car is off I saw other reviews and also stays on but your installation guide video turns off. Did I do something wrong? I also have the winjet fog lights

[@VampyreX13]

Where did you connect the red wire on the cabin side to? That's why I used the fuse tap in the taillight fuse spot.

[@playerslist3484]

I tried but it wont work :(

[@VampyreX13]

What didn't work exactly?

[@playerslist3484]

@@VampyreX13 i prefectly install everything but the lights wont turn on ,even no lights at the switch ,ill try to replace the relay, i hope it will work.

[@playerslist3484]

Update everything is working now i have to replace the relay :)

[@rmat9023]

DONT buy from winjet, the idiots forget to ship parts of the kit, and they cant send just what u need, so u have to return it and try again.

[@VampyreX13]

That's actually the first time I've heard of one of their kits missing parts, but it's not uncommon that companies can't just ship out the missing items. If you ordered it on Amazon, they should have sent you a replacement if you let them know it was incomplete.