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What have you done to your Tacoma today? 1st Gen Edition

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by SlimDigg, Feb 7, 2011.

  1. Nov 30, 2021 at 7:40 AM
    CrustyTaco

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    Interesting. I didn't see a fuse for power seats, is it one of the empty slots or is it wired into one of the other circuits? Did the limited trim have power seats in the 1st gen? Curious if all 1st gens would have the wiring for power seats
     
  2. Nov 30, 2021 at 8:44 AM
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    Just checking. The rear speakers are also 6x8 for our extended cab trucks right?
     
  3. Nov 30, 2021 at 9:35 AM
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    There is a capped plug under the drivers seat but I am not sure what fuse feeds it. @ToyRyd04 did some research recently and said it's rater for 10-15 amps. I think it would be strong enough to run a single seat but maybe not two... :notsure:
     
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  4. Nov 30, 2021 at 10:02 AM
    ToyRyd04

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    The Power seat (available on Limited Models) is capped and powered at least on TRD SR5 trim models. This is factory spliced into the interior (Power) 30amp circuit.
    However from measuring the wire gauge at 16 and wire length around 6ft, it can only take about 10-15amps.

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  5. Nov 30, 2021 at 10:03 AM
    Triple-s

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    I will always love these first generation tacoma.
     
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  6. Nov 30, 2021 at 10:08 AM
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    Is the dyna mat suppose to go on the inboard side of the outer skin of the door panel or on the inner side of the door card, as you have, in your photo?
     
  7. Nov 30, 2021 at 10:12 AM
    Dan8906

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    I did both, but some installs that I referenced showed like in my picture.
     
  8. Nov 30, 2021 at 12:21 PM
    CrustyTaco

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    That's what I used
     
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  9. Nov 30, 2021 at 12:23 PM
    CruisD64

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    What happens when you run both heated seats and the wipers? Will that overload it? I imagine that wipers and heated seats would be used at the same time in most cases.
     
  10. Nov 30, 2021 at 12:39 PM
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    I asked reallifeonhold that same question, he said he tested that scenario and didn't have any problem. I haven't tried it personally yet, although it's supposed to rain tomorrow might give it a try.

    I'm reading the instructions and it suggests that "the heating unit should be protected by a fuse with a maximum rating of 15 amps." The only 15 amp circuits are the ECU-IG, which I am inclined to leave alone, and ACC (accessory?). The 20A circuits are the wipers and 4WD. The 12V constant wire has a 15A inline fuse, so I think that would break before blowing the 20A wiper fuse if there was a short in the heater pads.

    I'd be curious to know how many amps the wiper motor is pulling.
     
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  11. Nov 30, 2021 at 12:52 PM
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    Gotcha. Shouldn't be too hard to test with a multimeter. I'll be doing some work on my truck this coming weekend and can test it.
     
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  12. Nov 30, 2021 at 2:17 PM
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    I need to do this. How hard was it to install? I plan to do this on the car port at home only thing is that port sits high vs garage ceiling being low.
     
  13. Nov 30, 2021 at 5:24 PM
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    Not too hard, the worst part was my cables being a rats nest while setting up since I got this second hand and they had A LOT of wound memory. If I bought new cables I would have had it done in an afternoon. If your carport has exposed beams like my old one you could have it up super quick with an extra set of hands
     
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    New rack is done, and on. The License plate is relocated ( had to straighten out too). No more bashing rocks with it.

    Also replaced both driver and passenger handle for the 1,334,567th time.

    And installed the rear flares.




    New rack is not only stronger, and more user friendly... I shaved 22 pounds compared to the old rack. Doesn't sound like much, but that's about a 20% reduction. (was 115 now 93).
     
  15. Nov 30, 2021 at 6:05 PM
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    Ooh la la!!
     
  16. Nov 30, 2021 at 10:12 PM
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    Do both. The mat on the outer skin will give you the most sound deadening. The mat on the inner side will give you water proofing. Closed cell foam goes on the inner side only, with a small exception: put an 8" disc directly behind the in-door speaker, on the outer skin.

    Write-up, with pics of the process: Sound Deadening a 1st Gen Tacoma – Mat & Foam Installation

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  17. Nov 30, 2021 at 10:14 PM
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    Yup, I followed your build when doing mine.
     
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    Welded this up on break. Making another for the sequoia. Slides into the hitch point

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    Did a longer one too. Sure would hurt.
     
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