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Wiring questions (I know… I’m sorry)

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by themanbearpig012, Dec 21, 2021.

  1. Dec 21, 2021 at 2:22 PM
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    So I’ve had these lights wired up with the stock circle red on off switch that came with GG lighting kit. I have this rago push button oem style switch that I want to install. My question is which wires would go to which? I do not have a relay if that helps?

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  2. Dec 21, 2021 at 2:29 PM
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    Do you still have the original switch and it's wiring diagram?
     
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    I don't have the wiring diagram unfortunately. the original switch is just the circular red on/off switch it just dangles in the openly
     
  5. Dec 21, 2021 at 2:50 PM
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    not this exact one but just like it
     
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    black: ground
    green: connect to a fuse with ignition, will light up when you turn key on. Or I opted for a live wire all the time, so i can turn my lights on when truck isn't on.
    red 1: connect to the relay that connects to the accessory your using
    red 2: connected to fuse with ignition, will light up when you turn key on (can also connect this to green)
     
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  7. Dec 21, 2021 at 2:55 PM
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    why is the black connect with red? id use a test light to see which wires does what
     
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    the problem with that set up is you're running straight to the battery...that switch can burn up without relay. I would either opt to buy a new harness which is like $10 or make your own, which will run about $10 too
     
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    Do you recall which of those three wires was connected to which pin on the previous switch?
     
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    That depends on what the lights are. Low amp LEDs don't necessarily need a relay.
     
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    do you have a link to one you suggest
     
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    Use a test light...ones gonna be on all the time, ones gonna be on when you turn on the key, and ones ground
     
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    from left to right :
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    I just ordered those type of push buttons and they all had warning labels on it about relays
     
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    lights are 20w flood light pods
     
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    my bottom lights when i have key in ignition and top lights with accessory lights up when i dont have a key in

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    ideally, i'd like to have it that way.
    is the harness you suggested what you used ?
     

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