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New Raptor Lights for the PRO Grille

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Kabogski, Nov 20, 2018.

  1. Jan 5, 2019 at 7:55 PM
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    Not interested in modifying the grill.
     
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  2. Jan 6, 2019 at 10:23 AM
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  3. Jan 6, 2019 at 1:36 PM
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    yea...i will do the 4-across with no mod....i like that look
     
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  4. Jan 6, 2019 at 4:20 PM
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    Sitting here :hungry: waiting for someone to figure out the DRL solution before pulling the trigger.
     
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  5. Jan 6, 2019 at 5:30 PM
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    I’ve tried the DRL, INJ, blank and headlight fuse replacements. The lights remain constantly on (even when ignition is off) with all but the headlight fuse. I have a feeling there isn’t a plug and play option in the fuse box for DRL. But I’m watching too in case someone figures it out.
     
  6. Jan 7, 2019 at 5:31 PM
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    Installed grille and lights this weekend modification wasn't too bad lights look great

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  7. Jan 8, 2019 at 4:56 PM
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    Using the raptor kit harness previously installed, I moved the tap fuse (power wire) one row over and used an unused position in the fuse box.
    I ran a ground wire from the engine bay black wire thru the firewall grommet and to the switch... used a grounding location behind the left kick panel and ran a ground wire to the switch. The switch disrupts the ground. I like that I can turn the ‘raptor’ LEDs independent of the other lights.
    The hardest part was pulling the wire thru the grommet ... it’s tight.

    I don’t have the switch lit up yet. Maybe tomorrow... that should be easier

    Edit: the grommet hole I used is also used for the hood latch cable
     
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  8. Jan 8, 2019 at 5:24 PM
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    So nothing in the under dash fuse panel to tap into to work the Raptor Lights ??. My lights will be here by the weekend.
     
  9. Jan 9, 2019 at 6:28 AM
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    To be honest I didn’t know even look there
     
  10. Jan 9, 2019 at 3:17 PM
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    Try this

    https://youtu.be/YRbzCK66oko
     
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  11. Jan 9, 2019 at 7:00 PM
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    I saw that. I'm not using Scotchlocks. They are trash. I'll figure something out or I'll use a switch. But thanks. Something has to work under the dash. I have a Meso Extended Cover. It will be easier with it.
    Meso , can you chime in ....
     
  12. Jan 9, 2019 at 8:12 PM
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    This is for me. Think it will be fine.
    Even have the fuse cover
     
  13. Jan 10, 2019 at 2:12 AM
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    I soldered all my connections and used heat shrink.
     
  14. Jan 10, 2019 at 6:23 AM
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    Just ordered the white led harness from yotaleds.... :thumbsup: I'll post pics when they arrive and I install them!
     
  15. Jan 10, 2019 at 8:08 AM
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    I wired mine to Power Outlet 1 under the dash. Had to run the wires through the firewall. Turns on with DRLs!
     
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    Does that turn on when the truck turns on regardless of DRLs or headlights?
     
  17. Jan 10, 2019 at 8:38 AM
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    I believe so. I run my DRLs all the time anyways. I don't think there's another way to do this without splicing into the DRL wires like the tutorial video posted above.
     
  18. Jan 10, 2019 at 6:34 PM
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    are DRLs on all the time? or do they turn on with engine turn on?......are DRLs on with lithe switch in auto? if you connect to Pwr outlet 1 under dash, are grill light on with auto or when engine is running?

    thanks for any answers
     
  19. Jan 10, 2019 at 9:21 PM
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    So it turns on with the DRLs. Do they stay on when you turn on the headlights or do they go off ?
    Thanks
     
  20. Jan 10, 2019 at 9:28 PM
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    If he tapped into power outlet 1 (cigarette lighter) it will turn off when you turn off your truck and back on when you start the accessories
     
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