F-Sport Fog Light Installation!
09-06-13, 07:25 AM
#76
Well, I dropped my car off at the dealer yesterday. The tech came up to ask me if I had any installation instructions for them. He looked confused when I told him they are OEM parts and not a kit, per se. He said he'd look at a non F-Sport GS to see how it's set up... well, I just contacted them to check progress.. The tech is still looking into it and researching!
This does not bode well.
This does not bode well.
Last edited by Stew4HD; 09-06-13 at 07:30 AM.
09-06-13, 07:27 AM
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So stupid. It's basically the same car. Idiot tech.
09-06-13, 07:39 AM
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09-06-13, 08:37 AM
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The F-Sport has no fog wiring in the bumper and no wire to the stalk....
Reference this thread for how we did it..
Official Worlds 1st: USDM 2013 GS350 F-Sport w/JDM Fog Lamps Installed, Video Inside! A seasoned tech will get this to work.. But they will not be using any OEM harnesses..
Let me know if you need any help explaining this to them.. or maybe take it to Sewell and request the same tech that worked on "hambone525"s GS
~ Joe Z
09-06-13, 08:44 AM
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Stew,
The F-Sport has no fog wiring in the bumper and no wire to the stalk....
Reference this thread for how we did it..
Official Worlds 1st: USDM 2013 GS350 F-Sport w/JDM Fog Lamps Installed, Video Inside!
A seasoned tech will get this to work.. But they will not be using any OEM harnesses..
Let me know if you need any help explaining this to them.. or maybe take it to Sewell and request the same tech that worked on "hambone525"s GS
~ Joe Z
The F-Sport has no fog wiring in the bumper and no wire to the stalk....
Reference this thread for how we did it..
Official Worlds 1st: USDM 2013 GS350 F-Sport w/JDM Fog Lamps Installed, Video Inside! A seasoned tech will get this to work.. But they will not be using any OEM harnesses..
Let me know if you need any help explaining this to them.. or maybe take it to Sewell and request the same tech that worked on "hambone525"s GS
~ Joe Z
I made the assumption this was no problem for them. I did tell them that Sewell in Dallas did an install so they could contact them
09-06-13, 12:18 PM
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I got a call saying they had done the install but they are having issues with the operation of the lights.. they don't go off when the high beams are on, they stay on when the car is off until you turn the stalk to off... sigh.. nor is there any indication on the dash that they are on.
09-06-13, 01:11 PM
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I got a call saying they had done the install but they are having issues with the operation of the lights.. they don't go off when the high beams are on, they stay on when the car is off until you turn the stalk to off... sigh.. nor is there any indication on the dash that they are on.
So you can't "forget" them on..
High beams & Indicator are not real issues.. IMHO
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09-06-13, 01:13 PM
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Okay, another update: The Operations manager told me that they cannot wire to the ECU. They called Lexus to find out what they recommend and Lexus told them that if they wire to the ECU and if anything goes wrong later, they warranty is voided. The ECU is responsible for the switching of lights, the dash indicator, etc. So, they will wire it up, make the lights work and shut off with the key/power. They won't turn off when the High beams come on either, the ECU would take care of that, if they wired to it.
I have tried calling Sewell in Dallas but I get the phone tag run around. I know Sewell had to wire to the ECU to make it work, I hope that they didn't void Hambone's warranty
I have tried calling Sewell in Dallas but I get the phone tag run around. I know Sewell had to wire to the ECU to make it work, I hope that they didn't void Hambone's warranty
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Okay, another update: The Operations manager told me that they cannot wire to the ECU. They called Lexus to find out what they recommend and Lexus told them that if they wire to the ECU and if anything goes wrong later, they warranty is voided. The ECU is responsible for the switching of lights, the dash indicator, etc. So, they will wire it up, make the lights work and shut off with the key/power. They won't turn off when the High beams come on either, the ECU would take care of that, if they wired to it.
I have tried calling Sewell in Dallas but I get the phone tag run around. I know Sewell had to wire to the ECU to make it work, I hope that they didn't void Hambone's warranty
I have tried calling Sewell in Dallas but I get the phone tag run around. I know Sewell had to wire to the ECU to make it work, I hope that they didn't void Hambone's warranty
Truthfully, the 2013 F-Sport is not wired for Fogs... SOO getting them to work with the new OEM Stalk and turn off with ignition, were my only goals achieved..
I too would would stay away from the ECU if it were my car...
~ Joe Z
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09-06-13, 01:59 PM
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I've always heard good things about Sewell though. I just wish they were closer to me. Hopefully you get it all sorted out. Stuff like this always makes me doubt the techs they have working at a place when they promise on something and then can't deliver. Just like biting off more than one can chew, you just need to recognize one's limits.
09-06-13, 03:34 PM
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^^ To me.. The ECU / Indicator Light / High beams.... All secondary issues..
Truthfully, the 2013 F-Sport is not wired for Fogs... SOO getting them to work with the new OEM Stalk and turn off with ignition, were my only goals achieved..
I too would would stay away from the ECU if it were my car...
~ Joe Z
Truthfully, the 2013 F-Sport is not wired for Fogs... SOO getting them to work with the new OEM Stalk and turn off with ignition, were my only goals achieved..
I too would would stay away from the ECU if it were my car...
~ Joe Z
09-06-13, 03:37 PM
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Well, I dropped my car off at the dealer yesterday. The tech came up to ask me if I had any installation instructions for them. He looked confused when I told him they are OEM parts and not a kit, per se. He said he'd look at a non F-Sport GS to see how it's set up... well, I just contacted them to check progress.. The tech is still looking into it and researching!
This does not bode well.
This does not bode well.