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Light switch for 2011 Tacoma

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by tacoapw, Apr 19, 2011.

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  1. Apr 19, 2011 at 6:41 AM
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    I just installed some PIAA lights and hate the switch that came with it, im trying to find a switch that will go in the OEM location to replace it. Any ideas??
     
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  2. Apr 19, 2011 at 6:45 AM
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    Get an OEM fog light switch. Doesn't get much more OE looking than that. The one of the left is factory fogs, the one on the right is a factory switch that runs a set of PIAA 520's.
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  3. Apr 19, 2011 at 7:25 AM
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    So I just pick them up at the dealership I'm guessing?
     
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  4. Apr 19, 2011 at 7:33 AM
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    Yep. Somewhere around $50 and $15 for the harness
     
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  5. Apr 19, 2011 at 7:36 AM
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    rmb_crew My other ride has 18,400HP!!!!!!

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    carling switches.... much cheaper than the dealer and you dont have to get the stupid harness.

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  6. Apr 19, 2011 at 7:36 AM
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    ^^ link of where to purchase?
     
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  7. Apr 19, 2011 at 7:37 AM
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    Stealership or Ebay. The switch alone is around $60+ if you go to the dealership. Someone has posted some other switches that they purchased from Harbor Freight or some other store that fit those locations very well but are a fraction of the cost.
    http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/lighting/148677-switch-sources-help-me-help-you.html
    This thread has a lot of good options and links.
     
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  8. Apr 19, 2011 at 7:38 AM
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    rmb_crew My other ride has 18,400HP!!!!!!

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  9. Apr 19, 2011 at 7:38 AM
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    You don't need a harness for the factory switch. They can be manually wired up. It's a pain with those tiny tabs but it can be done. I did not buy the harness for the set-up I'm running.
     
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  10. Apr 19, 2011 at 8:07 AM
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    I didn't use the harness either but if I were to do it again I would. Definitely a lot easier and more convenient
     
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  11. Apr 19, 2011 at 9:40 AM
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  12. Apr 19, 2011 at 9:50 AM
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  13. Apr 19, 2011 at 10:28 AM
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  14. Apr 22, 2011 at 6:23 AM
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    Yes.
    I like both of these. I am using the second one listed. These can be purchased at the dealer for about $12.
     
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  15. Apr 22, 2011 at 9:02 AM
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    If you have an Off Road TRD 4WD there are no blanks, so I had to drill and install these switches (from Radio Shack)... note that the top one is a plug, because there wasn't enough clearance behind to fit the switch in!

    First, see my filled TRD switch area:

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    The blue switch is for the HIDs and the red switch is for the Hella halogen spots.

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  16. May 19, 2011 at 9:30 AM
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    Does any one know what the size is of the cutout?
     
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  17. May 19, 2011 at 9:41 AM
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  18. May 19, 2011 at 9:42 AM
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    I never did measure it. Just did a teeny bit of trimming and my two switches fit like a glove.
     
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  19. May 19, 2011 at 6:18 PM
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    Where do you have to trim? Sides? or the Top and/or Bottom where it clips in?
     
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  20. May 19, 2011 at 6:21 PM
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    I didn't even trim. Just mash it in.
     
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