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2014 Interior fuse block wiring question

Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by Square, May 15, 2014.

  1. May 15, 2014 at 8:00 PM
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    Square

    Square [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I've added no wiring to my truck yet, and there are already crappy wiring connectors on my truck. Was wondering if anybody with a 2014 could verify some wires for me. Rather curious if this is how Toyota sent it out, or it's the alarm the dealer installed.

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    If you are unsure what I'm talking about, it's the yellow and red splice connectors. They are absolutely terrible because they basically cut the original wire. Anyway, can someone with a 2014 let me know if they have the same thing or if those are not on yours. Thanks.
     
  2. May 16, 2014 at 5:24 PM
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    Anybody? Bueller?
     
  3. May 16, 2014 at 5:26 PM
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    Toyota didn't put those connectors on...
     
  4. May 16, 2014 at 5:33 PM
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    why are they crappy? i agree toyota didn't install them but they do work.
     
  5. May 16, 2014 at 6:10 PM
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    I used some old splice connectors I had from a lighting kit to show you what they do to wires. These are both 18 guage wires.

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    They make terrible connections. The black wire is barely even pierced. I've seen several connectivity issues result from these.
     
  6. May 17, 2014 at 10:07 AM
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    You called?
     
  7. May 17, 2014 at 10:27 AM
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    Not factory for sure, however they have been used in low current situations for years with no ill effects.
     
  8. May 27, 2015 at 6:14 PM
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    def dont have that on my 2014 DCLB Sport. Mine was plain with no connectors cutting into any stock wires. Looks like some other aftermarket deal maybe an alarm?
     

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