Need some help with some wiring - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

timmydatooth · 08-11-2015, 05:08 PM

Im trying to hook up my led drl fog lights. But i have no idea how to connect these 2 red wires? Do i just shove the metal piece inside and put the clear plastic piece over it? It doesnt seem to fit when i try it. Thanks in advance

RustySocket · 08-11-2015, 05:32 PM

Yep, its called a bullet connector. Push hard.

WhiteFRS69 · 08-11-2015, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by RustySocket

Yep, its called a bullet connector. Push hard.

thats what she said....

tiz22 · 08-11-2015, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by WhiteFRS69

thats what she said....

Penetrate the male end into the female end until it's so deep that you can't easily pull it out...and make sure it's wrapped tight with the rubber glove

MisterSheep · 08-11-2015, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by tiz22

Penetrate the male end into the female end until it's so deep that you can't easily pull it out...and make sure it's wrapped tight with the rubber glove

timmydatooth · 08-11-2015, 05:45 PM

Thank you so much! Now while i have your attention guys which one of these wire do i tap in to so that my fogs will be on when i turn on the parking lights? Theres red black and green. I was assuming red but maybe its green...

Bergen23 · 08-11-2015, 06:14 PM

Test with a multimeter and see which one receives about 12VDC with the key on and the light switch in the desired position. . Tap into that one.

timmydatooth · 08-11-2015, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Bergen23

Test with a multimeter and see which one receives about 12VDC with the key on and the light switch in the desired position. . Tap into that one.

Dont have access to a multimeter right now...any other way to test it?

DAEMANO · 08-11-2015, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by timmydatooth

Dont have access to a multimeter right now...any other way to test it?

1. Turn key on
2. Put your tongue on it

KIDDING DONT!

Shitty 12v tester light from any auto parts store

timmydatooth · 08-11-2015, 06:38 PM

Im about to say screw it and tap into the red one...i doubt the power wire would be green...is that ever the case tho?

Bergen23 · 08-11-2015, 07:03 PM

Green is most often a ground

Tcoat · 08-11-2015, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by timmydatooth

Im about to say screw it and tap into the red one...i doubt the power wire would be green...is that ever the case tho?

Take the time find out what is right or pay the price! BCUs are not cheap as many here have found out. I don't know what is what but I do know that with the number of wires used in modern cars the "standard" colour references can go out the window. Red could very well be a ground in this case or maybe not but don't wire by guessing.

timmydatooth · 08-11-2015, 07:24 PM

Whats the worse that can happen if i tap into the wrong wire?

Tcoat · 08-11-2015, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by timmydatooth

Whats the worse that can happen if i tap into the wrong wire?

Worst - Dead short, bad fuse, burned up car
Bad - Blown control module, very expensive
Moderate - Blow a 50 cent fuse, finding which is the fun part
Best - It works no issues

08-11-2015, 05:08 PM	#1
timmydatooth Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Drives: Scion Frs Location: Florida Posts: 342 Thanks: 74 Thanked 32 Times in 27 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Need some help with some wiring Im trying to hook up my led drl fog lights. But i have no idea how to connect these 2 red wires? Do i just shove the metal piece inside and put the clear plastic piece over it? It doesnt seem to fit when i try it. Thanks in advance

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08-11-2015, 05:32 PM	#2
RustySocket Slow Learner Join Date: Jul 2015 Drives: 15 Halo FRS Location: Puget Sound Posts: 206 Thanks: 147 Thanked 110 Times in 55 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yep, its called a bullet connector. Push hard.

08-11-2015, 05:45 PM	#6
timmydatooth Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Drives: Scion Frs Location: Florida Posts: 342 Thanks: 74 Thanked 32 Times in 27 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thank you so much! Now while i have your attention guys which one of these wire do i tap in to so that my fogs will be on when i turn on the parking lights? Theres red black and green. I was assuming red but maybe its green...

08-11-2015, 06:14 PM	#7
Bergen23 Banned Join Date: Dec 2014 Drives: '15 Halo FR-S Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,317 Thanks: 922 Thanked 950 Times in 492 Posts Mentioned: 22 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Test with a multimeter and see which one receives about 12VDC with the key on and the light switch in the desired position. . Tap into that one.

08-11-2015, 06:38 PM	#10
timmydatooth Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Drives: Scion Frs Location: Florida Posts: 342 Thanks: 74 Thanked 32 Times in 27 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Im about to say screw it and tap into the red one...i doubt the power wire would be green...is that ever the case tho?

08-11-2015, 07:03 PM	#11
Bergen23 Banned Join Date: Dec 2014 Drives: '15 Halo FR-S Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,317 Thanks: 922 Thanked 950 Times in 492 Posts Mentioned: 22 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Green is most often a ground

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timmydatooth Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Drives: Scion Frs Location: Florida Posts: 342 Thanks: 74 Thanked 32 Times in 27 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Whats the worse that can happen if i tap into the wrong wire?

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