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Any ideas for additional switch locations?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by keninsb, Nov 5, 2013.

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  1. Dec 10, 2013 at 10:23 AM
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    I got my TundraPart.com switches today. These are the ones that fit into the small blanks under the AC controls. They are NOT OEM quality, and in fact feel pretty cheap. However, they will fit and I doubt I'll notice much of a quality issue once installed.

    Also, the backlight is not green as shown in previously posted pictures or the TundraPart website - it's red. This was not what I ordered, but I actually like it as they will be used for off-road lights and will provide a good visual reminder that something important is turned on.

    They came with pre-wired connectors, but I didn't like the way they were set up. If you use them as wired, the backlight will always be on when power is going to the switch. In my case I plan to use a keyed 12V source, so these two little red switches would light up whenever the truck was running. Since I only want them to light up when I turn on the off-road lights , I cut up the provided harness. If you do what I show below, they will only light up when in the on (or depressed) position.

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  2. Dec 10, 2013 at 12:42 PM
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    I bought some small green LEDs and replaced one of the orange/red LEDs with the green one. I wired the switches so that the orange/red lights up with the dash lights and the green one comes on when the switch is in the ON position.
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  3. Dec 10, 2013 at 4:12 PM
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    I need to put in 4 switches to my taco. I have like no switch options. Where will I put them?!
     
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  4. Dec 10, 2013 at 4:20 PM
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    The same shit everyone else has.
    Its pretty disappointing to hear how cheap those switches are.
     
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  5. Dec 10, 2013 at 4:24 PM
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    Overhead console
     
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  6. Dec 10, 2013 at 4:27 PM
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  7. Dec 10, 2013 at 4:31 PM
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    My glasses fit in mine
     
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  8. Dec 10, 2013 at 6:58 PM
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    Well, if KNINE00 starts building them again, these overhead consoles are pretty sweet. He is on active duty now so not sure when/if he will start building/selling them again. Here is the thread (for some reason I cannot make hyperlinks on TW all of the sudden):
    http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2n...923-overhead-console-custom-switch-panel.html


    Ken
     
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  9. Dec 10, 2013 at 6:59 PM
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    Ugly, and flimsy plastic
     
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  10. Dec 10, 2013 at 7:01 PM
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    You don't like the switches in the sunglass holder location ?

    and what's flimsy plastic ?
     
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  11. Dec 10, 2013 at 7:07 PM
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    The sunglasses holder and te whole upper console thing is super flimsy. Rattles the whole roof when you close the sunglasses holder. Pressing the switches would probably feel loose and weak too.



    Stupid sport. All those factory switches beside the wheel.
     
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  12. Dec 10, 2013 at 7:09 PM
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    Huh , Anthony's set up looked pretty solid but whatever , can't tell in pics
     
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  13. Dec 10, 2013 at 7:16 PM
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    That aftermarket one looks pretty nice. I just don't like the switches in the factory upper thing
     
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  14. Dec 11, 2013 at 5:19 PM
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    Yeah, my upper consol is solid. It doesnt shake or rattle at all and there is no free/loose play in the switches. Not too sure whats wrong with yours. Maybe your missing the metal clips that hold it up :notsure: its almost $200 worth of switches and wiring... id rip it all out if it wasnt solid lol
     
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  15. Dec 11, 2013 at 5:33 PM
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    Nah everything is perfectly solid in mine. Has never been removed.
     
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    Make up your mind
     
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  17. Dec 11, 2013 at 6:51 PM
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    There's nothing abnormal about it. It's just flimsy ass Toyota stuff
     
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  18. Dec 12, 2013 at 6:54 AM
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    So I have my switches and the LED light bar is comming. Now it's time to wire it up. Where is a good place to pass the wires through the firewall? Are there any factory holes that can be used?
     
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    My switches are in the "flimsy plastic" useless sunglasses holder and they are rock solid. I also don't have to worry about spilling stuff on them or bumping them ON. But,.... different strokes for different folks. :D
     
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