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Super Ultimate 3rd Brake Light Build

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by MESO, Nov 30, 2017.

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  1. Mar 26, 2019 at 8:27 PM
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    Haven’t got on the truck yet but when I do I’ll post some up. Also interested if anyone has any info on the wiring. Which wires are what at the factory plug?
     
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  2. Mar 26, 2019 at 8:28 PM
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  3. Mar 26, 2019 at 8:30 PM
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    Page one has sum info on wireing
     
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  4. Mar 26, 2019 at 8:36 PM
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    I didn't snap pics of mine but I specifically saves these two pictures from someone else's previous install post on this thread. I just couldn't find the pics again in the thread to link to you.

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  5. Mar 26, 2019 at 8:48 PM
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    Has anyone sourced the OEM cargo light connector yet?
     
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  6. Mar 26, 2019 at 10:25 PM
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    Installed a KC4 with two Red #1353 Cyclones inside and two #1351 Diffused Cyclones outside.
    Here are some light output pictures. They were taken in a dark area with my Galaxy Note 8 in Auto mode. Sorry, I'm not a real photographer...
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  7. Mar 26, 2019 at 11:10 PM
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    Factory wires are white (neutral), green (bed light positive), and purple (brake light positive).

    Wire all 5 of the neutral wires together and connect to white. Wire bed light positives together and connect to green. Wire brake light positives together and connect to purple. Test light function before applying heat shrink or bolting housing to the truck. Drink a beer.

    After you get the lights installed in the housing and wired up, I recommend filling the holes / gaps with silicone. I also added a bead of silicone around the perimeter before bolting to the truck to get a good watertight seal to the cab. This may not be necessary in all cases, but cheap insurance IMO.
     
    Rparker017, Mar 26, 2019
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  8. Mar 27, 2019 at 12:45 AM
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    Thank you.
     
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  9. Mar 27, 2019 at 1:48 AM
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    Looking good.. can u post a pic or link of the brand paint color or spray can? Thanks.. I ordered the KC5 as well for my Voodoo blu pro! Yeeeeah!
     
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  10. Mar 27, 2019 at 1:57 AM
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    You’d want 3 pin as there are three wires to connect.
     
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  11. Mar 27, 2019 at 3:12 AM
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    Did you wet sand the housing and did you use primer?
     
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  12. Mar 27, 2019 at 4:52 AM
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    Good question lol.
     
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  13. Mar 27, 2019 at 5:21 AM
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    I got these 3 pin connectors off Amazon. Cut the OEM connector off and soldered this in its place.

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  14. Mar 27, 2019 at 5:33 AM
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    Did u go from the ouside with out droppin headliner?
     
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  15. Mar 27, 2019 at 5:39 AM
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    Is it not possible to use the OEM wiring harness/connector to be re-wired to the KC rock lights?
     
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  16. Mar 27, 2019 at 5:45 AM
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    nah. the female portion of the OEM connector is molded into the 3rd brake housing. as far as i know, there isn't another connector like it on the truck so sourcing something for the male portion to mate up with isn't an option. i could be wrong though.
     
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  17. Mar 27, 2019 at 5:46 AM
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    you soldered this? how so? These muyi's are crimped.
     
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  18. Mar 27, 2019 at 5:48 AM
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    Ahh I see. That's why @VangaSTL had bought and used a new 3 pin connector.
     
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  19. Mar 27, 2019 at 6:32 AM
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    :woot:That looks awesome!!
    Can't wait to see pics installed. Mind sharing your painting method? Can, gun, vendor?

    Thanks!
     
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    What gauge wire did you use?
     
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