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1st Gen Dash Light Tap for 5 Pin Rocker

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by MAUIAUSTIN, Jul 3, 2017.

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  1. Jul 10, 2017 at 1:23 AM
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    As far as i know,i hooked all of these up right (assuming red is possitive and black is negatve on the harness) And the top led is still on... i wired up a second switch to a similar but not exactly same wire harness and it works flawlessly. Could it be the switch? or do you think i have something wrong?
     
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  2. Jul 10, 2017 at 11:49 AM
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    If the description is correct the switch probably follows the common logic used for car switches. here is assumed internal diagram.

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    Base on than if 2 and 3 are connected by the switch. So the upper led should light up only when 12 is on contact 3. That should happen only when switch is closed. Unless you have some small leak in the relay circuit that would put 12V on contact 3 when switch is open, contact 3 should have 0V when switch is open, so upper LED will not be powered.

    If you swap 2 with 3 than you will have effect like you describe, because 3 would always have 12V regardless of switch position, the upper LED would be always ON. So make sure 3 is connected to relay and 2 is connected to +12V, not the reverse.
     
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  3. Jul 10, 2017 at 7:16 PM
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    Victory at last! Thank you for the suggestion. I got the chance to tear the dash back apart and check the lines with a volt meter. Turns out that the generic harness I used, was wired with the yellow wire (what I assumed went to the relay)being the 12v +, and the red wire being the actual relay wire. Problem all solved now. Thanks for the help. I'll post up a picture tonight.
     
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  4. Jul 10, 2017 at 11:08 PM
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    The final product... I also installed a dual USB charger using a fuse tap and in the "gauge" fuse located in the in cab drivers side fuse panel. This is a source that is only on when the ignition is on. Turned out great IMO.

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  5. Jul 11, 2017 at 1:10 AM
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    Cool, glad it works.

    Can you share a bit of details about your light bar install you have on the front bumper. I like it.
     
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  6. Jul 11, 2017 at 2:29 AM
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    Thanks, I used a universal light mount that mounts up to your license plate. $20 of Amazon, https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01EMYUOGY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 . It isn't ultra stable (meaning it wont hold more that about 15lbs before bending) but its plenty to hold the lightbar without any rattles. For the light bar i went with a 20 inch nilight "amazon light bar" with horizontally adjustable mounts so i could easily line up the mounting holes on the license plate bracket.
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    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00WE47FVM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 . I know its not as much as a rigid would put out but this light bar deffinatly does the job for me and the driving i do. Even better matched up with some auxbeam 4d spot pods on cbi ditch light brackets...:amen::thumbsup:
     
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  7. Jul 11, 2017 at 5:12 AM
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    Thanks for the info. So it is sitting in front of the bumper, I guess. I thought you did some chrome bumper mod for it.

    I'm looking for an idea of clean LED bar setup. I'd love to put it between blinkers but unfortunately I have to keep this stupid wide Polish license plate in there.

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    I still want to keep my bumper working as a bumper (for stupid drivers here) so nothing should be sticking out in front of it. Or maybe it's time for grill mod :boink:. Some setup similar to what I have in 4Runner

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    Thanks again.
     
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  8. Jul 12, 2017 at 7:43 PM
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    Yes, the positive for the switch with the positive for the light.
     
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    Yo @MAUIAUSTIN ! I know this is an old post, but I am in a similar predicament and found this post incredibly helpful..! Was curious what rocker switch panel you used to set that up right below your radio like that? I wanna do the same. Yours fits flush and snug!! Looks great.. glad you got it sorted!! Cheers!
     
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  10. Feb 17, 2024 at 2:11 AM
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    https://www.paranoidfabrications.co...st-gen-tacoma-din-switch-plate-6-switch-holes

    Heres the link to the switch panel i used. Couldnt have asked for a better fit and finish
     
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  11. Feb 17, 2024 at 10:01 AM
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    So glad I’ve been following this thread for so long …. That paranoid fab switch panel is EXACTLY what I’d been looking for….been trying to fab up my own situation that connects to the stereo trey, but this is way easier and way less of a headache lol. THANKS!
     
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    Happy to help! theres just about every custom part you can imagine for our trucks its just a matter of finding the link:thumbsup:
     
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