Cheap/Free Mods

Hey guys i was wondering if anyone know of a cheaper alternative for thank you all

 

The cheaper route I'm going, is working with my welding friend to make stuff like that ourselves. I'll only be paying for raw materials.

 

Hey would anyone happen to have info on how to bypass the navi so you can enter address while vehicle is in motion

 

I was wondering the same thing myself!

 

On aftermarket radios, usualy means grounding out the green parking brake wire from the radio, with or without a relay. Could be similar for factory nav if you can find which wire it is.

 

The cheapest route would be building it yourself. However finding a good deal on a used bumper someone is selling is a great way too! Keep your eyes and ears open, and watch your local threads for anyone selling.

Good luck!

 

Hmm haha sounds good i heard about grounding a wire too but not sure which also anyone have the thread on how to take off the cover around the radio i dont want to break it

 

I took out my locking motor made sure it was free, all but worm gear would turn actually looked new inside placed diff in lock position as stated in manual put back together lock is showing on dash even in 2 wheel drive also abs light is on will not unlock any help ???

 

Do you mind putting up some more pictures of how you did this? I think I understand but want to make sure. So you just stretch the fabric around the top and screw through it with the screws to hold it in place?

 

All i know is that i just put an after market dvd receiver in mine and i spliced the green parking brake wire to the black ground wire (like replica9000 said) when installing it and it allows me to watch video when im in motion now. Otherwise id have to have the parking brake on to watch video. Id imagine its the same as that, the trick would just be figuring out which wire. Is it the stock headunit or aftermarket?

 

this is a pic of the cover that I took off(if u could reattach it after u got the leather in place it would look neater) an a pic of mine without said inside cover and pointing out one of the 5 screws that hold it on. I don't know what other info I could give u but if u need anymore help u can write here or pm.



ps its prolly easier if u remove the hinge(4 screws at bottom center), that's what I did anyway

 

The "Foglights on anytime" mod disabled the DRL mod. Is there a way to have both work together?

 

It was simply a hand brake issue - both DRL and Fog Lights do work.

 

I am new and am very impressed with the information shared on this forum. I just purchased a 2013 regular cab tacoma and am wondering if the wiper modification provided on this forum will work for this newer model. Hoping so.

 

if your talking about changing the two speed wiper stick to the intermitted one it worked for me on my 2011

 

My 2013 Taco LTD came with that wiper switch (mist, off, low, inter, high) so I am sure it would work.
Ken

 

Can you confirm for me that there is nothing different about the motor that drives the wipers when comparing the upgraded intermittent switch function versus the basic one I have now? As I read the information the motor is the same and everything providing intermittent function is in the switch. I called a local Toyota Dealer today about the availability of the part and cost and he was questioning whether the motors were different.

 

From what I've read, the dealership will never tell you it's as simple as swapping the switch.

 

@vandeveer: My local dealer said the exact same thing. Total tools. The motors are the same. The swap out is simple. I did it on my 2013 Double Cab earlier this year.

Here is the link to my post on the topic. It shows pictures and mentions the one little thing you need to be careful of: http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/technical-chat/4838-cheap-free-mods-68.html#post6340909

Seriously, it is a simple thing. Honestly, if I were a dealer I would be PROMOTING the swap because its an easy money maker.

BigMick

 

@vandeveer: @replica9000 is exactly right. Here is a link to a post that reviews the nonsense I was told by my local dealer regarding this swap: http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/technical-chat/4838-cheap-free-mods-68.html#post6357286

Mick