Kaan W Posted September 24, 2012 Author Share Posted September 24, 2012 water would do this but moisture i dont think so would dry out as the fuse was getting hot and melting, to get over this you will need a multi meter mate , where the fuse was (take the fuse out) then put your meter on one side of where you fuse went and to a good earth and see what ohms you get each side and work back from there results depending make sure you have a good contact with the meter test probs also i would trace out that wiring that had the melted fuse and see if the actual wires them selves have melted in some way, hopefully it will be contained to just the lighting wiring. I have just ordered one off ebay mate so I dont want to touch anything just yet incase I melt anything else. Im hoping it is just the lights or even better some dodgy fuses. I think its best to wait until I get the multimeter first as this will save me some grief. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellonman Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 i like your optimisum of corse it could be a dodgy fuse the exact same one thats been fine for years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaan W Posted September 24, 2012 Author Share Posted September 24, 2012 i like your optimisum of corse it could be a dodgy fuse the exact same one thats been fine for years True! I just cant understand it mate. I'll let you know what the multimeter reads when I test it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaan W Posted September 24, 2012 Author Share Posted September 24, 2012 (edited) Just to update I had a liitle spent the past couple of hours lookin for any melted wires etc but nothing. Also if it helps there is continuety from both fuses to both headlamp connectors on positive and earth. As for the indicators the fuse named (turn) in the footwell is ok. Just connected battery and tested everything and it goes - Indicators flash once on disarming the alarm once battery reconnected. Sidelights work along with instrument cluster lights. Headlights not work but can hear a click on and off. Main beam works with blue warning dash light. Indicators not work, no clicking noise, no dash indicator warning lights. Tried hazards and instrument cluster light went out along with side lights and blown the (panel) fuse in footwell. Edited September 24, 2012 by Kaan W (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaan W Posted September 24, 2012 Author Share Posted September 24, 2012 Everything fixed except for headlights now Thanks to this thread - http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?93662-Indicators-not-working I had the wrong plug coming out the hazard switch from when I pulled the dash out But swapped the plugs and I have indicators, dash lights, sidelights, main beam everything. Just the headlights now, its a 6k bulb conversion kit and it may be to do with that I dont know. I did notice the 2 box's under the headlights were making a kind of whining noise before they blue the fuses but dont know if that normal. Well im half way to fixing this problem now so thats a good sign Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattdavies Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Have you checked the wires feeding the headlights ? from the ballasts under the headlights ? is the insulation ok no nicks or damage ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaan W Posted September 24, 2012 Author Share Posted September 24, 2012 Have you checked the wires feeding the headlights ? from the ballasts under the headlights ? is the insulation ok no nicks or damage ? Yeah they look ok. I checked the circuit from the fuse holders to the headlight connector and theres continuety but I will have to wait until i get a multimeter to check if theres anything shortin out along the line before I start unwrapping the loom. Does anyone else have headlight conversion to confirm the box's make a noise or not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 The two plugs that go into the hazard switch and the dash light cluster are different fitments to avoid mixing them up, how on earth did you manage that? I'm now cheerfully fascinated at this whole process Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heckler Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 The two plugs that go into the hazard switch and the dash light cluster are different fitments to avoid mixing them up, how on earth did you manage that? I'm now cheerfully fascinated at this whole process anything will fit with brute force... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Also, how did you check continuity without a multimeter? Just wondering as it may or may not be a valid test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaan W Posted September 24, 2012 Author Share Posted September 24, 2012 (edited) The two plugs that go into the hazard switch and the dash light cluster are different fitments to avoid mixing them up, how on earth did you manage that? I'm now cheerfully fascinated at this whole process Lol no I mean behind the hazard switch there are 2 connecting blocks that are identical but ones not used. I had plugged that in by mistake Also, how did you check continuity without a multimeter? Just wondering as it may or may not be a valid test. I got a little screw driver thing with a light on it and you touch the end on one side of the circuit and touch the other end with your other hand and it lights up if theres a circuit, its witch craft to me. Edited September 26, 2012 by Kaan W (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
listy Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 HID boxes shouldnt whir/buzz/hum. Well, mine dont anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaan W Posted September 24, 2012 Author Share Posted September 24, 2012 HID boxes shouldnt whir/buzz/hum. Well, mine dont anyway. Hmmm prehaps thats what shorted them out then. I did have my bumper off for a bit and rain could have effected them but they look like sealed units plus there underneith the headlight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaan W Posted September 26, 2012 Author Share Posted September 26, 2012 Just to update I have put new fuses in today and everything works fine, I had the headlights running for about 5 minutes and they still make a slight whining noise and when I took the fuses back out they were body tempreture warm I would say but nothing major. should fuses get a little bit warm? Also I turn my fogs on and rear ones come on but nothing on the front Where are the front fog lights? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjy Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 On the indicator stalk. Lights on the end, little bit further down there's another twisty bit for the fronts. They're the outer bulbs in the front lamps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaan W Posted September 26, 2012 Author Share Posted September 26, 2012 On the indicator stalk. Lights on the end, little bit further down there's another twisty bit for the fronts. They're the outer bulbs in the front lamps. Ahh so the buttons for the rears and twisty stalk bit for the fronts? How odd, i'll have to chech that tomorrow thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjy Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 J-spec's don't have rear fogs, so they only had the fronts on the indicator. Not sure about the UK's. (Yes, I know UK's had to have rear fogs, just not sure on the controls before any smarty pants comments go up...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaan W Posted September 26, 2012 Author Share Posted September 26, 2012 J-spec's don't have rear fogs, so they only had the fronts on the indicator. Not sure about the UK's. (Yes, I know UK's had to have rear fogs, just not sure on the controls before any smarty pants comments go up...) Hmmm I have a UK so there probably all suppose to come on from the button on the dash. I have 2 tiny clear bulbs in the front indicators next to the orange ones that dont come on at all but I think they used to be side lights. Are front fogs built into the main headlamp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjy Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Yeah. They look like this: o0O. T O0o From the middle out. Main beam, dipped beam, fog lights. Just incase anyone was wondering about the dodgy illustration, the T is meant to be a toyota badge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaan W Posted September 26, 2012 Author Share Posted September 26, 2012 Yeah. They look like this: o0O. T O0o From the middle out. Main beam, dipped beam, fog lights. My outer edge ones are side lights the first click of the indicator stalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjy Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 You got a facelift? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaan W Posted September 26, 2012 Author Share Posted September 26, 2012 You got a facelift? I got a 93 UK model unsure if its facelift or not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjy Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 If the headlights are the same as the ones in your avatar, you've got a little pimple in the headlights, right in front of the main beams, they're the sidelights, although you have got Facelift front indicators, which is where the sidelights are on a facelift, next to the indicator. The fog lights will come on with the sidelights being switched on even if both sidelight bulbs have gone, if the fogs are on. There's no tell tale like on the rears. Double check the indicator stalk for another switch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I got a 93 UK model unsure if its facelift or not All UK's were pre-facelift Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaan W Posted September 26, 2012 Author Share Posted September 26, 2012 If the headlights are the same as the ones in your avatar, you've got a little pimple in the headlights, right in front of the main beams, they're the sidelights, although you have got Facelift front indicators, which is where the sidelights are on a facelift, next to the indicator. The fog lights will come on with the sidelights being switched on even if both sidelight bulbs have gone, if the fogs are on. There's no tell tale like on the rears. Double check the indicator stalk for another switch. Yeah I have the funny little pimple bit in front of the mains but theres a tiny orange bulb in them attatched to a long grey plastic thing when i take them out. They dont come on either I thought they were another indicator. I'll have to look on the stalk tomorrow as I must be missing something. I think the sidelights in my front indicators have been disconected as I have prefacelift headlights with the sidelights built in. But the lights that come on when I switch my sidelights on are the domed shaped outer lights in the main headlight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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