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Dual wire switch instal 911

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Purewhite, Apr 27, 2023.

  1. Apr 27, 2023 at 12:57 PM
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    Purewhite

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    Ok so I bought this dual switch for my 2020 taco sport
    It has 4 wires
    Red, green ,blue, black ,and yellow.
    The wire harness has black, blue, white, red
    Freaking clueless on how to wire it.
    Anyone out there can give me a quick hook up. :)
     
  2. Apr 27, 2023 at 1:42 PM
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    CT Yankee

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    It might help if you explained what this switch is for.
     
  3. Apr 27, 2023 at 1:50 PM
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    Purewhite

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    I'm sorry yes it's for my light bar
     
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    Sounds like a back light with directional gismo.
     
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    So you bought a switch that didn't come with the lightbar?

    And said switch has no instructions?

    And what is the 'dual' function that the switch provides?

    Is the light designed to accommodate that?
     
  6. Apr 27, 2023 at 4:28 PM
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    The colors are meaningless without instructions telling you what they mean. They're not even remotely universal.
     
  8. Apr 28, 2023 at 6:03 AM
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    Like others have said, we have no idea how to wire it.

    Is the switch double pole or single pole?
    Is the switch double throw or single throw? Does it have a center-off position?
    Does it have built-in illumination?

    With 4 wires, it could be double-pole single throw. Or single pole with internal illumination...

    What does your light bar require?

    Makes and models for the light bar and the switch would be helpful.
     
  9. Apr 28, 2023 at 7:58 AM
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    First off: Red+green+blue+black+yellow=5 wires, not 4.
    Second off: Find a friend who knows a thing or two about wiring electronics and offer them a case of beer or some pokemon cards or something in exchange for wiring your light. This is an easy install with a DMM.
     
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    I'm guessing the wife found the instructions on the back of the package that the switch came in and wired it up for him while he was cleaning the bathroom. :rofl:
     

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