OTRATTW Switches and Wiring

My first modification to my Tacoma. I have never done auto wiring before so this was a learning experience… I added OTRATTW switches to my center console on my 2013 Tacoma Double Cab. I spliced my PIAA lights and connected them to the console controls. I will be doing the same for my LED bed lights and seat heaters when I get them from Wet Okole… Will post more photos as I progress…

The first photo shows the final product.

Photo 2 shows the console cover removed. There are 6 holes where the cover snaps into place(top corner, middle, and bottom corner). I used a plastic detailing tool to pry the cover off.

Photo 3 shows the console cover. I traced around the OTRATTW switches w/ mounting brackets on a piece of paper. I then cut out the template and drew it on my center console. I used a dremel to cut out the holes. I then used a box cutter to trim around the edges to make cleaner cuts.

Photo 4 shows the drive gear cover. I placed the switches and mounts into the center console cover. I them placed the console back in place and found where the switches were hitting. I traced what I needed to trim back off the gear cover. Once again I used a dremel to make the cuts.

Photo 5 shows the bottom of the console near the driver seat belt lock. The switches were hitting here as well so I cut a notch to make them fit.

Photo 6 shows a ground wire location. I found a ground already in the center console. I used this to ground my wires.

Photo 7 shows my green grounding wire I used.

Photo 8 shows my grounding wiring. I used 18g wire for my electrical. The photo is the bottom of the console cover with the OTRATTW switches and mounts in place. I got the 2 color top/bottom switches. This wiring is what the directions from OTRATTW said to do but I was unable to get the switches to work. DON'T do it this way because it doesn't work. Photo 10 will show the correct wiring I used.

Photo 9 shows I bought an "Add a Fuse/Circuit" from a location car shop. I put this into my fuse box and was able to run the power to my switches from there. It is the red wire extending into the center console.

Photo 10 shows half of my wiring. The GREEN wire is GROUND. RED is POWER from my fuse box. BLACK wires which are not photographed I used as my source from my lights. I connected all my ground wires together and placed them on the top two prongs on each switch. The red (power) wires were connected together and connected on the bottom prong (This gives power to the lower LED in the switch). I am currently running another power wire to the prong next to it to provide power to the upper LED on the switches.

Photo 11 shows the console back in place with the switches installed.

Photo 12 shows the truck on and switches working.


Hope this helps anyone with ideas or trying to do this to their own truck. And like I said, this was my first time trying a wiring project... More photos to follow when I install my LED bed lights...

 

I like those a lot, got a link to where you go the switches and bezels?

 

+1 on the bezels. I don't think I saw one that just does a pair of switches.

 

Looks great! nice work.

 

Exact spot I am going to do mine. Nice work op

 

Otrattw.com is where the switches and bezels came from. I used the contura V laser etched rockers and switches for my truck. Below is the single bezel link. I just connected them together to make a spot for 2 switches.

http://www.otrattw.com/proddetail.php?prod=VME-01

Should finish the top led wiring today.

 

Where are you running the upper led? Through the same power source in the add a fuse?

Edit: sorry thought you had an add a fuse. Curious if Id be able to run 2 switches with upper and lower led's into one add a fuse

 

I ended up running two add a circuits. I ran the bottom light (lettering) to the lights on the dash so they come on when I turn the lights on. The top light (logo) I added another add a circuit to the power fuse.

 

Oh thats a good idea. I was thinking about how I would wire everything up. Any chance you can add a pic of how you wired up the bottom light? Thanks man and you did a hell of a job!

 

Sub'd for extremly clean wiring!

 

What were the Bezels Listed under on the page??? AWESOME JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

What was the fuse you tapped for the upper lights? I'd like mine to come I with the interior lights but can't find the right fuse to do it

 

sub'd

 

Subd..

 

SUB'D! This is exactly what I plan to do for different lights. Awesome work. Can't wait to do it myself.

 

What OTRATTW pn are the double switch holders?

Edit: I see where you mentioned above, I'm stealing your idea! doing it this weekend!

 

Here's an alternative mounting location for OTRATTW switches for those who do not want to cut the console, or need additional locations for switches.

Bracket that mocks up to the stock coin trays holes, and a radio shack project box, and Carling bezels.

 

I like that AaronArf.

 

So can someone clear this up for me. So I have wired a OTRATTW switch before and got it to work, but I didnt even try to get the lights in the switch to work. So how exactly do you wire or splice into what wire to get the switch to light up.

 

I like how you used the cubby space!



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