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Lightbar wiring kit?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Pahonix, Jan 12, 2025.

  1. Jan 12, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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    Pahonix

    Pahonix [OP] Active Member

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    Recently purchased a 2 wire lightbar (red & black).

    Is there a plug and play wiring harness with relay and tacoma 3rd gen push button for dash?
     
  2. Jan 13, 2025 at 6:17 AM
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    You purchased a light bar without knowing how you're going to hook it up?
    Might want to give a few more details on said light bar and why it needs a relay & push button switch.
    One has to assume this is NOT a rear light bar wired to tail, signal, brake & back-up lights.
     
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  3. Jan 13, 2025 at 6:24 AM
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    Lot of missing info here. Do you have an auxiliary fuse box? What's the wattage? Wire gage? If it's a rando temu/Amazon/no name lightbar I would definitely measure these things before installing.
    There is no one size fits all wiring harness made for the Tacoma. Or any vehicle for that matter. Most push buttons will give you the dimensions, do some research and see if they'll fit the blank spots on the dash or where ever you're trying to mount it.

    Yes you can get a generic harness off of amazon, but if you pull too much power through it you can cause an electrical fire pretty easily. If you don't know what you're doing then don't attempt electrical work.

     
  4. Jan 13, 2025 at 6:25 AM
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  5. Jan 13, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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    Thanks for the responses.

    To answer your questions, I do not have an auxiliary box. I purchased this lightbar off Amazon. They state it is a 200w lightbar.

    I'm not sure the wire gauge but the wiring is pretty small. Best guess 18g. I don't have a gauge tool

    Ch4x4 says it's a max of 130w for their harness.

    I looked at the brand I purchased and they have a harness kit but says 180w max, but I'd have to rewire the switch to an oem style one.
     
  6. Jan 13, 2025 at 10:49 AM
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    If it's a ling long bar just return it and start over with a reputable company. Most will offer harness options and you will get a far better usable light pattern out of it.20190721_093106.jpg
    Had the Amazon specials on the old truck. Was not worth it.
     
  7. Jan 13, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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    I'm thinking that isn't a bad idea.
     
  8. Jan 14, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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    I went with a Cali Raised LED bar..came with everything needed including brackets. Great quality, I’m very happy with it so far..

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    Great to hear you have been loving it so far!

    Please feel free to reach out at any time if you have any questions.
     
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