Northern Virginia Roll Call

Front bumper? Do you know where the wires that are supposed to connect to it are? I know enough to get me into trouble, that's about it for wiring. For a bulb it should just be a pos and a neg.

 

What light? Front or rear bumper?

 

Power lead def looks separated from the plug. I would see if you can solder that lead back into the plug housing. If not, you could try to take the light into Toyota and have them see if they can get you a plug with both positive and negative leads to splice together with your existing wiring harness.

Coot

 

Do you see the wire harness that feeds the light?

So I take it that is the turn signal parking light?

Come to think about it you have turn signals,head light and parking lights in the front right isn't that location for a fog light??

 

definitely looks disconnected. where are you at? might be easier if one of use just shows you.

 

Was this bumper on the truck when you got it or did you install it?

From looking at another 2010 that is a fog light location and is not required to pass inspection under Va law that I can find.

If the other side works look at the wiring and see what goes where and wire it that way.

 

If the light is there, it needs to work.

If you need to pass, take it and the other side off, and go back. After they pass you, I would try to resolve it

 

I actually had a friend pass her inspection because she argued that just because the fog light is there doesnt mean it needs to be functional as not ALL vehicles are equipped with fog lights to begin with. If I were you I would do as others said, unplug the other side and say they arnt functional. If they try to argue otherwise I would ask them to print out where it explicitly states that all vehicles need some form of fog lights to pass.

Coot

 

Casper just corrected me on this, all lights need to be functional if on car or not operable. If I were you, I would unscrew both of the fog lights completely out of your bumper and then take it back. They cant inspect it if isnt there!

Coot

 

46.2-1030. When lights to be lighted; number of lights to be lighted at anytime; use of warning lights.

A. Every vehicle in operation on a highway in the Commonwealth shall displaylighted headlights and illuminating devices as required by this article (i)from sunset to sunrise, (ii) during any other time when, because of rain,smoke, fog, snow, sleet, insufficient light, or other unfavorable atmosphericconditions, visibility is reduced to a degree whereby persons or vehicles onthe highway are not clearly discernible at a distance of 500 feet, and (iii)whenever windshield wipers are in use as a result of fog, rain, sleet, orsnow. The provisions of this subsection, however, shall not apply toinstances when windshield wipers are used intermittently in misting rain,sleet, or snow.

B. Not more than four lights used to provide general illumination ahead ofthe vehicle, including at least two headlights and any other combination offog lights or other auxiliary lights approved by the Superintendent, shall belighted at any time. However, this limitation shall not preclude the displayof warning lights authorized in 46.2-1020 through 46.2-1027, or otherlights as may be authorized by the Superintendent.

C. Vehicles equipped with warning lights authorized in 46.2-1020 through46.2-1027 shall display lighted warning lights as authorized in such sectionsat all times when responding to emergency calls, towing disabled vehicles, orconstructing, repairing, and maintaining public highways or utilities on oralong public highways, except that amber lights on vehicles designed with aramp on wheels and a hydraulic lift with a capacity to haul or tow anothervehicle, commonly referred to as "rollbacks," need not be lit while thevehicle is in motion unless it is actually towing a vehicle.

D. The failure to display lighted headlights and illuminating devices underthe conditions set forth in clause (iii) of subsection A of this sectionshall not constitute negligence per se, nor shall violation of clause (iii)of subsection A of this section constitute a defense to any claim forpersonal injury or recovery of medical expenses for injuries sustained in amotor vehicle accident.

E. No demerit points shall be assessed for failure to display lightedheadlights and illuminating devices during periods of fog, rain, sleet, orsnow in violation of clause (iii) of subsection A of this section.

F. No citation for a violation of clause (iii) of subsection A of thissection shall be issued unless the officer issuing such citation has cause tostop or arrest the driver of such motor vehicle for the violation of someother provision of this Code or local ordinance relating to the operation,ownership, or maintenance of a motor vehicle or any criminal statute.

(Code 1950, 46-275; 1956, c. 640; 1958, c. 541, 46.1-268; 1960, c. 156;1970, c. 165; 1983, c. 132; 1987, c. 381; 1989, c. 727; 1992, c. 364; 1997,cc. 25, 589.)

Ask them to show you where it says fog lights are required even if they are installed or take them off plain and simple they want to take your money for repair!!!

I had both burnt out and I passed inspection with flying colors as they are not required.

 

Im also pretty sure that ARB fogs are circular. And those are marker lights. But anyways, unscrew them.

Remember, @Casper66 knows all.. Jk

 

5. - INSPECT HEADLIGHTS FOR:

• Approved type, aim and output.
• Condition of lamps, lenses, wiring and switch.
• High beam indicator.

6. - INSPECT OTHER LIGHTS FOR:

• Approved type, proper bulbs, and condition of lenses, wiring and switch.
• Aim of fog and driving lamps.
• Illumination of all lamps and proper color of lenses.
  (NOTE: Every vehicle must have a rear lamp showing a red light to the rear, a white light illuminating the rear license plate; vehicles over 7 feet wide or extending 4 inches or more beyond the front fender extremes must be equipped with approved clearance lamps and reflex reflectors. (Include load when measuring.)

And

11. Fog lamps are not required. However, if installed they must operate and be inspected.

Inspect for and reject if:

a. A vehicle may be equipped with more than two fog lamps; however, not more than two fog lamps can be illuminated at any time;

b. Lamps are not of an approved type (DOT or SAE-F on front or F2 on rear plus two-digit year and manufacturer) or a lamp has been altered;

c. The lens is other than clear or amber. Fog lamps may have black-end bulbs or small metal caps over the end of the bulb;

d. The lens has a piece broken from it or is rotated away from its proper position. The lens may have one or more cracks provided an off-color light does not project through the crack or cracks;

e. Wiring or electrical connections are defective or filaments do not burn;

f. Any fog lamp is mounted above the level of the regular headlamps, or is not mounted firmly;

g. Lamps are not wired and aimed according to the following instructions

 

I just did a whole bunch of research on this for an upcoming mod. Didn't want to spend the money to do it just to have to spend twice the amount to undo it in order to pass.

 

Anyone looking for a bed mat? Seems like a deal if you have a long bed

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/pts/5730193654.html

 

The second time around is $1 at the same place, after you fix it

 

I keep seeing it. Temping, for a spare. I cut mine

 

Not talking about the reinspection, I'm talking about what it would cost to undo the mod

 

this would be why i pm'd you instead of making a post. i was a state inspector for many years it was a job requirement nothing i ever wanted to do. i never want to come across as a know it all so generally try to keep my mouth shut and in this case who knows the rules may have changed however as justin pointed out they have not. i knew there would be a comment from somewhere so i'll continue to try and keep mine to myself

 

My bad Casper, should of kept you out of this one.

Coot