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Window switch mod

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by MudFlap, Nov 14, 2023.

  1. Nov 14, 2023 at 1:24 PM
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    MudFlap

    MudFlap [OP] Well-Known Member

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  2. Nov 14, 2023 at 1:41 PM
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    JasonLee

    JasonLee Hello? I'm a truck.

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    Yes, I’m pretty sure @nudavinci64 did.

    If I remember, it works well, but the windows besides the driver don’t have a sensor to prevent closing on things… I had my hand closed in a power window as a kid and it isn’t the most fun.
     
  3. Nov 14, 2023 at 2:38 PM
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    outdoorgb

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    Yes, many of us did. Works great.
     
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    fatfurious2

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    Wish they made something for 05-11 Access Cabs
     
  5. Nov 14, 2023 at 2:48 PM
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    geekhouse23

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    I can vouch for the website; for whatever it's worth. Great mod.
     
  6. Nov 14, 2023 at 5:46 PM
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    MudFlap

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    Decided to take 100 dollar gamble, since I was able to pay with PayPal there's no real danger I guess. If it turns out to be junk, I can just swap back to my stock parts. Hell I've spent more on stripp... I meant single mothers before.
     
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  7. Nov 14, 2023 at 6:04 PM
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    There's at least one longish thread on exactly this subject.

    They work perfectly. One of my favorite and most-used mods to my 2015 DC!

    I originally got green LEDs, but ordered another set of switches with amber LEDs 'cause I like the more subdued color better at night. Sold the green set here at a modest discount to someone I'm sure was very happy with 'em.

    It's an easy change, but note that the connector on the driver side has a locking latch that needs to be released to separate. If you don't get that locking latch released you'll struggle mightily and likely screw up the connector. See the photo of the latch that needs to be released.

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  8. Nov 15, 2023 at 1:33 AM
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    rnish

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    There are many like this but this one is mine.

     
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  9. Nov 15, 2023 at 3:00 PM
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    I wish they made full auto switches for my Gen 1 truck, too!
     
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  10. Nov 15, 2023 at 3:14 PM
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    gotoman1969

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    Yep. Did both doors get on my 2015. 2yrs zero issues.
     
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    2ndhandTacoman

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    I've been curious if it could be made to work in my 3rd gen T4R, the layout looks identical to my stock one. A buddy used one of these in his 2nd Gen dbl cab, it fit and functioned perfectly.
     
  12. Nov 15, 2023 at 7:33 PM
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    Many Toyota models use this same basic switch design, but the pinout for the wiring is usually different. One would need to need to compare wiring diagrams between the two vehicles very carefully. (And not get one’s hopes up.)
     
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    It works
     
  14. Nov 15, 2023 at 9:40 PM
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    I feel like I need to buy these, but can't decide on what color to pick!?!?
     
  15. Nov 15, 2023 at 10:06 PM
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    Dude! I just noticed... how'd you get your other switches (fog lights and rear diff lock) lit up!?
     
  16. Nov 16, 2023 at 8:47 AM
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    Corny Taco

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    I know the company has explicitly stated that they will never make these switches for the 2.0 gens, but has anyone even tried to make one on their own? It doesn’t seem like it would be that hard if someone had a source on the automatic switch module that goes in the housing.
     
  17. Nov 16, 2023 at 8:53 AM
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    Just make sure the bulbs in the switches are good. They tend to burn out, and then later owners of the trucks never realized they were lighted!
     
  18. Nov 16, 2023 at 8:59 AM
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    Tacospike

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    I did this for my tundra from the same place. Almost 2 years later, still work great

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    all passenger doors as well
     
  19. Nov 16, 2023 at 12:10 PM
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    Naveronski

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    I did it for my 2014 and love it. Bought it from Amazon to make my life easier/not worry about the website: https://amzn.to/3G7Nhpi
     
  20. Nov 16, 2023 at 2:05 PM
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    SUMOTNK

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    Looks like a Gen2.5 TRD Sport, but really an '08 TRD OffRoad
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    @fatfurious2 can't it work with some fancy wiring on the backside? Or am I missing something for the access cabs?

    I got these to work on my Gen2...even though it's for Gen2.5
     

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