Side marker Euro lights

I bought the kit from Sigma. Very complete, including bulbs, gaskets, harness. I have not put them on yet. I am wary of the cutting process on the thin fender sheet metal. I haven't decided whether a nibbler or dremel would do the job best. When I've installed them, I'll have photos, but this may not be for months!

Just tap into the turn signals, using a grommet wherever you pass through metal or sharp plastic, both to protect from abrasion and water intrusion.

I prefer solder/heat shrink and connectorization for the turn signal tap, rather than crimp taps, so I may be buying some Toyota connectors for that part of the job.

 

I took a quick look, and it appears the black plastic inner fender liner must come out. It also looks pretty easy, but I am many weeks away (maybe summer!). It is good that it will be behind the liner-- protected from debris and direct water exposure.

I haven't checked out the wiring to tie into, but I'll look for a handy connector, and wire a harness with male/female matching connectors, making it easily removable.

 

Re: Has anyone done the side marker install yet?

I'm hoping to hear from anyone who has done this install of the Sigma Side Marker lights.

If I understand it right, there is no need to drill through the car body because under that "synergy" emblem there is already a drilled hole.

I should warn you, dear reader, that I am NOT in the least clued-in re: auto wiring etc... but if this really isn't a complicated nightmare, a friend who is a BMW mechanic and electrical guru will help me out. I just don't want to sign him up for something that requires funky or endless "kinda sorta works" brainstorm sessions.

My naive hope is that its a matter of attaching the unit through the hole under that emblem, and running a wire that connects to the appropriate turn signal so that this new light goes on at the same time the standard US front corner/bumper turn signal turns on.

Am I kidding myself it will work well and be a good idea? More importantly, will anyone see this post because the thread was started so long ago???