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License plate light Disable while In Reverse (DIR)

Discussion in '3rd Gen Tacoma Parts Marketplace (2016-2023)' started by daveeasa, Feb 11, 2021.

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  1. Feb 11, 2022 at 5:24 PM
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    Anyone install this with the Meso Stage 1?
     
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  2. Feb 11, 2022 at 5:28 PM
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    I run TTS1’s. DIR T’s upstream. No conflicts.
     
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  3. Feb 11, 2022 at 5:42 PM
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    DIR T’s?
     
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  4. Feb 11, 2022 at 5:52 PM
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    Yep, I have both. No issues
     
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  5. Feb 11, 2022 at 6:41 PM
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    I will try to explain in more normal words.

    The DIR harness (which turns off license plate lights while in reverse) employs a T harness (aka packet sniffer aka man in the middle aka nosey neighbor) to trigger a relay to break the lights aimed at the license plate (and tangentially affecting the camera).

    Meanwhile the total tails harness remaps turn and reverse to a switchback bulb.

    Therefore, from the oem harness off the truck you connect the DIR harness first (upstream) then the total tails harness after (downstream). The DIR harness is a pass through and doesn’t affect anything about the reverse signal, it just places a very small extra load on it to trigger the relay.
     
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  6. Feb 11, 2022 at 6:49 PM
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    I will be once both come in the mail
     
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  7. Feb 11, 2022 at 6:59 PM
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    thanks did the explanation I gotcha now
     
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  8. Feb 16, 2022 at 7:26 AM
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    Bought one of these harness kits last week and @daveeasa shipped it out faster than Amazon, thanks!
     
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  9. Feb 16, 2022 at 10:52 AM
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    And done with install in 10 minutes. Simple and easy and the harness looks fantastic.
     
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  10. Feb 17, 2022 at 8:28 AM
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    Ran a bunch of errands last night after the sun went down, and realized just how convenient this is. I was used to turning my lights off when I put the truck in reverse just so I could see. I have an aftermarket rear bumper and the license plate lights (aftermarket LED) point right up at the camera.
     
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  11. Feb 17, 2022 at 11:39 AM
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    Got mine installed today along with meso TTS1, looking forward to driving tonight.

    Super easy install and very quality kit!
     
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  12. Feb 18, 2022 at 4:50 AM
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    Thanks! I just placed my order a few minutes ago. I'm assuming that it's in stock (I'm only in CA, where the item is being shipped) for next week (Feb 20th to the 26th).
     
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  13. Feb 18, 2022 at 8:09 PM
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    This is an awesome mod for anyone thinking of purchasing. Quality of workmanship by Dave is top notch as always
     
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  14. Feb 24, 2022 at 5:03 AM
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    Awesome product Dave!

     
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  15. Feb 24, 2022 at 9:08 AM
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    I would buy this right now if it wasn’t because I already have a rear bumper so this is no longer an issue, I can’t believe I hadn’t seen this, I also can’t believe it makes such a huge difference, I always knew the Tacoma’s camera/display was bad but this cuts the shittiness in half, or makes the cam twice as good. Either way Great mod.
     
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  16. Mar 21, 2022 at 1:37 PM
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    Sales have been a little sleepy on this one so I'm working on something to sweeten the deal. Just in case anyone is on the fence, maybe hold off a little bit till I get it squared away. I'll post a note here if I get it all together.
     
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  17. Mar 21, 2022 at 5:53 PM
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    Just installed mine the other day. The difference is night and day! One of my best mods!
     
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  18. Mar 21, 2022 at 6:07 PM
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    Stoked it made it across the pond!
     
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  19. Mar 21, 2022 at 6:19 PM
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    Yup! It came in pretty fast too. Now just waiting on my LED heads so I can use your Halogen to LED wiring I've had for a while now.
     
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  20. Mar 21, 2022 at 8:11 PM
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    i installed it with the total tail lights stage 1
    it’s pretty easy just plug this in directly to the oem harness prior to installing the stage 1 kit . Finally no more glare at night when using the backup cam . Money well spent imo.
     
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