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2006 illumination wire? (switch related)

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Kohan21n, Aug 2, 2016.

  1. Aug 2, 2016 at 2:21 PM
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    Kohan21n

    Kohan21n [OP] A caffeine dependent life form - IG @dizzy.trd

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    Hey all!
    Trying to wire up an Otrattw switch today and having a hard time deciphering which wire I should hook it up to for when the dash/dim lights are on. I have searched around for a wiring diagram and I cannot find one anywhere.

    Does anyone have a wiring diagram for this? I also am not the greatest with wiring, so I am not sure exactly how to figure out which wire is the dash lighting. How do I figure this out manually, because that is more fun than looking at a diagram! :D

    Thanks in advance!
     
  2. Aug 2, 2016 at 2:49 PM
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    I got power from my traction control switch. As you can see in the image above you tap into the green for + and green and white for ground. In reality you can use any switch that lights up with your dash. I just chose to use the tration control
     
  3. Aug 2, 2016 at 2:52 PM
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    20160709_205832.jpg and it should light up :thumbsup:
     
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  5. Aug 2, 2016 at 3:04 PM
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    Sadly, I don't have a traction control switch... :goingcrazy:

    Could I use the stock fog light switch?
     
  6. Aug 2, 2016 at 4:45 PM
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    Yes you can...Solid green is (+) and the green with a white stripe is your (-)

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  7. Aug 2, 2016 at 4:48 PM
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    You can also use an add a circuit, and tap into the TAIL circuit behind the coin holder. That only sends power when your parking and headlights are one.
     
  8. Aug 2, 2016 at 4:57 PM
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    But it won't dim with the rest of the dash lights.
     
  9. Aug 2, 2016 at 4:59 PM
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    I'm not too sure on how these switches wire up so I'm not sure on what exactly was needed.
     
  10. Aug 2, 2016 at 5:02 PM
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    Hey OP show us the ass side of the switch you have...
     
  11. Aug 2, 2016 at 5:31 PM
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    Yeah you can, I just chose to use traction control because it was easier to access
     

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