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How did you make LED/accessory switches and where did you put them?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Toyo_newb, Jul 27, 2017.

  1. Jul 27, 2017 at 9:25 PM
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    Starting to look at how I want to do my switches for my LED's and other accessories but I'm undecided on how/where. Anyone got a setup they're happy with? I'm looking at least 6 switches.
     
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    Heres 4 for me to use. Then I'm going to get the OEM 5 switch panel in the center console and use the extra blanks because I dont have the P&T package. Should be more than enough for me.

    2017-07-05 09.45.05 2.jpg
     
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    I like this location too, that small compartment doesn't fit my phone, and I don't know what else I could keep in there. My problem is that I'm 6'8" and my left knee makes it kinda me of hard to see that area while I'm driving. Looks pretty clean tho.
     
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    Anyone got theirs on the ceiling in front of the crawl control?
     
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    Originally mine were down low. Left the switches there when I removed the harnesses. Not I'm running the switchpro power panel and regret nothing.

    IMG_2755.jpg
     
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    Mmmmm that top panel looks really nice. Is that from switch pro too?
     
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    Yeah. It's awesome. Wiring it up is painless. Adding additional items is a cakewalk and it was run up to 8 items.
     
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    How many wires did you have to run thru the firewall? My buddy and I were able to get 3 wires thru one of the stock ports for the wiring harness, then just ran is down along the bottom of the door frame and under the drivers seat. I didn't want to do anything permanent cause I know I'm going to want more. The reason I ask is because it was pretty tough to get 3 wires thru that hole, let alone 8-16.
     
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    There is 1 wire. The touch panel is remotely mounted, which controls all the switching/relays at the main control module(usually mounted in the engine bay) and that's where all your wires hook up. Pricey little unit, but well worth it for simplicity, wiring, and expansion.
     
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    The switchpro only runs the switch panel into the cab. The controller stays in the engine bay so as you add items you don't run anything else through. Its rad because of that
     
  12. Jul 27, 2017 at 10:29 PM
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    Oh, that is nice! Having to go thru that every time would be a PITA. Thanks for the pics and info. I still feel like the ceiling is going to be the spot for me, but the area you used is so convenient and clean.
     
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    That is where I am putting mine. Which makes the single wire system even more beneficial(going up through the headliner).
    IMO..even though there is a perfect size spot in the cubby left to the steering wheel, it's very hard to see. Too low and have to maneuver around and find/select it)overhead is readily visible and easy to read the buttons.(especially when all 8 are filled in)
     
  14. Jul 28, 2017 at 2:45 PM
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    Where did you order that switch plate from?
     
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