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[warchi81]

For the daytime runninng light mod and over head console lights to come one when opening door. Do I need any special kind of wire and what gauge?

[piercedtiger]

For the DRL mod I just used some wire I had laying around that happened to be slightly larger than the stock wiring for the lights. Not sure of the gauge. You'd probably be ok just using similarly sized wire.

Only time I use larger wire is when I know I'm drawing more power: amp, fog lights, winch, air compressor, etc.

[marvin02]

Originally Posted by piercedtiger

I haven't done this mod myself. I tend to forget things, and since I'm not driving the truck everyday I don't want to drain the battery. Done that too many times in the past, but I suppose it would be nice sometimes.

Found at http://www.tacomaterritory.com/forum...ad.php?t=10988

The .doc file is too big to upload here.

The link to the document in the thread above and in the forum thread where I found the info about making the 12V power outlet and cig. lighter constant on is dead.

There are download links for the document in various formats below.

The instructions were not created by me. To the best of my knowledge they were created by the user remelad of the Custom Tacos and TTORA forums. I have followed these instructions to modify the 12V power outlets in my 2007 Tacoma.

There is no warranty, guarantee, or any other assurance that the instructions linked to above are accurate. Any problems that they cause are the responsibility of the the person who chooses to follow them.

Some notes:

Some people have just opened the relay and 'fixed' it so that it never opens rather than use the jumper wire. I did not do this, see the TTORA thread if you want to modify the relay.

Be careful when you remove the strip below the steering wheel for access. The hood release catch it held in place by a plastic clip and can be broken easily if you let this piece hang by it or apply too much force removing it.

These instructions can be used for general instructions for gaining access to the fuse block.

Download Constant ON instructions as an MS Word File (.doc). - 477 KB

Download Constant ON instructions as an Open Office File (.odt). 508 KB

Download Constant ON instructions in Rich Text Format (.rtf). - 17,428 KB

[piercedtiger]

Thanks Marvin! I've had a few people ask me for it, but no place to dump it for downloading.

[007Tacoma]

Originally Posted by luk8272

This is what I have


Program your factory keyless entry functions

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For 2001+ Tacomas equipped with a factory alarm or keyless entry, here are some programming options that allow you to adjust the way your locks work.
The first programming option allows you to set the entry unlock to: (A) unlock the driver door with one push, and the remaining doors with a second push OR (B) unlock all of the doors with a single push.
1. Open the driver's door. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
2. (Complete these steps within 40 seconds)
A. Insert the key into and remove it from the ignition switch 2 times.
(IN - OUT - IN - OUT)
B. Close, then open the driver's door 2 times.
(SHUT - OPEN - SHUT - OPEN)
C. Insert the key into and remove it from the ignition switch 1 time.
(IN - OUT)
D. Close, then open the driver's door 2 times.
(SHUT - OPEN - SHUT - OPEN)
E. Insert the key into the ignition switch and leave it in.
F. Close the driver's door.
G. Turn the key from LOCK to ON 4 times, ending at LOCK
(LOCK - ON - LOCK - ON - LOCK - ON - LOCK - ON - LOCK)
H. Wait for the locks to stop, then remove the key from the ignition switch.
3. On the key fob, press and release both LOCK and UNLOCK buttons at the same time.
A. [For all doors unlock] press and release the UNLOCK button.
B. [For driver door unlock] press and release the LOCK button.
4. Open the driver's door. The programming is complete. If programming did not occur, start over.

The second programming option allows you to set the doors to lock when when the key is turned on, and unlock when the key is turned off.
1. Open the driver's door. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
2. (Complete these steps within 30 seconds)
A. Insert the key into the ignition switch.
B. Close, then open the driver's door 2 times.
(SHUT - OPEN - SHUT - OPEN)
C. Turn the key from LOCK to ON 5 times, ending at ON
(LOCK - ON - LOCK - ON - LOCK - ON - LOCK - ON - LOCK - ON)
3. Programming option (select one of the following).
A. [Ignition controlled lock ON] Close the driver's door.
B. [Ignition controlled lock OFF] Close the driver's door twice, leaving it closed.
(SHUT - OPEN - SHUT)
4. Turn the key to LOCK. The programming is complete. If programming did not occur, start over.


When performing the programming, the park lights may or may not flash to confirm that the program was accepted. The only way to confirm the programming is to test them to see if they are functioning as desired.
These procedures may or may not apply to pre-2001 models.

Has anyone else tried PART II of this and have it work for you? I can't seem to get it to work on my truck (08' with factory keyless entry and no alarm).

[sawdust]

Originally Posted by 007Tacoma

Has anyone else tried PART II of this and have it work for you? I can't seem to get it to work on my truck (08' with factory keyless entry and no alarm).

Best I can tell is that those are first gen instructions. Don't work on my 07 factory keyless either.

[007Tacoma]

Originally Posted by sawdust

Best I can tell is that those are first gen instructions. Don't work on my 07 factory keyless either.

Damn! My hopes and dreams are crushed like chalk on a cue ball...

[Drew793]

Originally Posted by dsds

Shoot, I wish I had an Offroad instead of the Sport to do the locker mod, abs, VSC stuff detailed earlier.

Here is a mod originally from TRDtoy79.
It is one of my favorites because it's free and clever (only for 2008):

How much are you willing to pay for me to tell you the code that turns the seat belt chime off?

SWEET!!

Thanks for sharing this with everyone.

Did this mod last week and no more annoying sound!!!

You the man!

[007Tacoma]

Ok, quick question:

On the BHLM, did you guys take out the two headlight adjustment screws as well?

I am trying to avoid the PITA that realigning them would be.

Originally Posted by piercedtiger

This mod is a little time consuming, but reading up on it takes longer than doing it!

Several links and pics here:
http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/t106329.html

Key points:

• preheat oven to 300F and TURN IT OFF
• take out bulbs (I just took out the wire harness and left the whole thing hanging on the truck, bulbs and all)
• remove all screws from light assembly
• put headlight on a piece of cardboard so it doesn't melt to the rack (don't know if required, but too many people have f'd this up....)
• put headlights in for 10 minutes for glue to soften
• gently pull the assembly apart
• take screws out of chrome surround to remove and paint
• paint 2 to 3 coats and let dry over night (some have done less time and the fumes from the paint curing fogged the lense)
• use wax paper or newspaper strips along the edge of the surround to avoid scratching paint while putting it back in the housing
• put screws back in surround, place 2 halves of headlight back together and reverse the procedure to open them
• put a bead of silicon around the edge of the 2 halves after it cools so moisture doesn't get in and fog the lense

While you have it open you can do the clear headlight mod as well by removing the 2 amber/yellow lenses and leaving them out during reassembly. Or, you can tape them off to leave the chrome for a different look.

Pictures of it done:


After BHLM and DRL mod



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[piercedtiger]

I don't remember for sure, but I know I only removed screws that needed to come out to pull the lenses apart. I think that meant just 3 at the bottom along the edge.

[007Tacoma]

Originally Posted by piercedtiger

I don't remember for sure, but I know I only removed screws that needed to come out to pull the lenses apart. I think that meant just 3 at the bottom along the edge.

Ok, that is what I did...

2 coats on. 1 more to go.

Has anyone "baked" the paint onto the lenses after the final coat? I am thinking that this would cure the paint a bit more before putting it all back together. That would help eliminate some of the fogging. Just a thought. I might try it.

[piercedtiger]

I didn't bake the paint on mine, but I did leave them set over night to dry. I haven't had any fogging issues.

[007Tacoma]

Originally Posted by piercedtiger

I didn't bake the paint on mine, but I did leave them set over night to dry. I haven't had any fogging issues.

Ok, well for now - mine are getting a sun bath on my driveway. I did 3 coats, but when I got out in the sun I could see some spots I missed. So, they will be out there until it starts to rain. (yeah, right)

[replica9000]

Originally Posted by piercedtiger

Several ways to do this, but this one was the easiest for me, and I haven't had them come on 4-hours after turning the ignition off like other methods cause. Apparently at least one other method ties into some ignition or emissions circuit that turns on 4 hours after the truck is turned off to deal with emissions so the fogs come on for a few minutes. I parked in front of my living room window for a year after doing this and never saw them come on once so.....

Tools/items needed:

• wire stripper
• 1 quick splice
• 1 female blade connector
• 6" of wire
• drill/bit same diameter as wire
• shrink tube/electrical tape to reinforce crimp connection (optional)

1. Locate the green wire on the plug in the pic
2. splice into it
3. run the wire to the fog light relay through a hole to keep it low and not hit the cover
4. crimp on the female blade connector onto the wire
5. pull the fog relay and bend the terminal in the pic to the side
6. put the female blade connector onto the bent terminal on the fog relay
7. replace fog relay

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So I'm guessing this means I don't need the headlights or parking lights on to have the fogs on, but when I turn off the ignition will the fogs still stay on? Or will I have to remember to manually turn them off everytime I use them?

[apexbill]

Originally Posted by replica9000

So I'm guessing this means I don't need the headlights or parking lights on to have the fogs on, but when I turn off the ignition will the fogs still stay on? Or will I have to remember to manually turn them off everytime I use them?

I did this mod Friday evening. Spent 10 minutes total (thanks piercedtiger!!!).
The fog lights go off when you turn off the ignition! What a great and simple mod.

[replica9000]

Originally Posted by apexbill

I did this mod Friday evening. Spent 10 minutes total (thanks piercedtiger!!!).
The fog lights go off when you turn off the ignition! What a great and simple mod.

Cool, I might do this tonight