DIY - Troubleshooting Trunk Light not Working 2005 Corolla

This DIY is on a 2005 Corolla .

When I purchased this car the trunk light was not working and I couldn't figure out why . I checked all the fuses and the wire to see if maybe it was disconnected . 

I noticed that the rear light socket had power coming through it but when I grounded the other wire then the light came on . 

So I went to the trunk light switch where I noticed there was no power going to it so I followed the wired to the rear side panel where you have to pull the carpet down . 

I noticed there was a plug with nothing plugged into it . Then I noticed one wire was on the left the live wire was on the right . 

So I connected the two plugs together and the light switch works .

I don't know if anything went there but it was odd to see that the wire went to no where .

I put silicone there to make sure the wires do not move or touch each other . 

I put everything back and now I have power again .

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DIY - Installing a Universal JDM Tow Strap on a Toyota Corolla

This DIY is for a universal Tanaka tow strap for the front of a Toyota Corolla without removing the front bumper .

The purpose of this is to pull lowered vehicles if something was to ever happen and you wouldn't tear up the front bumper .

Others put them on for looks , So make sure if you use it for towing you do not purchase a cheap one.

Find a location on the bumper bracket then drill a hole .

With a magnet slide the bolt to the hole you just drilled . 

Now to keep the bolt from spinning find a piece of cardboard and a pair of pliers and gently hold the bolt so you do not damage the threads so while you turn the nut till it can't spin anymore . 

Once you are done this is the finish product .

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DIY Spark Plug Replacement 2005 Toyota Corolla S

This is a DIY for a 9th gen Corolla 1zz Motor         

       

These plugs DO NOT have to be gapped but it is good to check it out .40

The top photo shows OEM plugs for 1zz or 2zz motor 

Remove the engine top cover 

You will have to remove the rail for the coil packs - then you can remove the coils in order by either marking them or laying them down in order -  You can mix the coils up but why 

Always check your spark plugs to see if they are running correctly - Make sure you purchased the right one either Denso or NGK all others NOT RECOMMENDED  

By using Dielectric ad Anti Seize to ensure for future replacements it can be easier .

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DIY Modification Dual Electric Horns 03 - 08 Corolla

This is a DIY for a 03 - 08 Corolla changing the OEM horn to a Dual Electric Horn .

The easy way to do this is with the grille off - Just two screws holding it 

Then you can wire it up real simple one is positive the other is ground - Carefully measure the horns so that it can be even - Then ground the ground wire to the vehicle and the positive to the wire that the OEM horn came from .

This is what it will look like and everyone will hear you .

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DIY ABS Replacement Front Grille on a 03 - 08 Corolla S

This DIY is for a 03 - 08 Corolla front grille and putting a ABS grille .

On the two corners of the old grille remove the two screws and the center fastener then the bottom has to push clips you need to release .

Now you might have to modify the bumper with some grinding because the ABS grille os for a Toyota Altis .

Then reverse the process in my case I found a Corolla S emblem and silicone it to the grille .

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