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Where did you mount your aux switches?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by buckmaster243, Jan 1, 2015.

  1. Oct 17, 2017 at 11:50 AM
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    nzbrock

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    Or you can do this:
     
  2. Oct 17, 2017 at 12:00 PM
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    Routed them across the top of the windshield and down the A pillar to the fuse box and/or out to the engine bay fuse panel I built. I them up and out of the way and that sunglasses holder was always a joke to me.
     
  4. Nov 12, 2017 at 2:33 AM
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    What is the name of the panel below the ashtray that you put the red switches into?
     
  5. Nov 12, 2017 at 7:02 AM
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    Thats a factory panel on the 03-04's and most older trucks. Is yours missing it?

    I hid two micro switches under the center console lid. I like my switches discreet and unseen. Post a pic later.
     
  6. Nov 12, 2017 at 7:03 AM
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    No mine isn't missing. Mine is just broken and I'm trying to find one to replace it and cant figure out a legit name for it to make it easier to find.
     
  8. Nov 12, 2017 at 8:10 AM
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    Good info. Just logged onto TW. No need to answer!
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  12. Nov 12, 2017 at 6:46 PM
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    Where did you get the switches ? Been looking for horizontal ones.
     
  14. Jun 23, 2018 at 8:47 PM
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    -Reverse lights
    -Rear Cam on at anytime switch
    - x2 blank for future accessories
     
  15. Jun 24, 2018 at 6:42 AM
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    Thats a clean job you did there. Trying to do something like that to where it doesn't stick out and looks stock. This is what I was thinking of. Placing the inserts there but vertically from measuring and cutting that area where the stock horizontal snap switches go. I don't quiet know if it will fit or Ill find another place to mount them.

    Screenshot_20180624-063812_Chrome.jpg
    IMG_2413.jpg
     
  16. Jun 24, 2018 at 7:33 AM
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    That will only fit the factory toyota switch. If you plan on using carling switch, you'll have to modify the slot to fit.
     
  17. Jun 24, 2018 at 9:58 AM
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    More to come 20180624_135703.jpg
     
  18. Jun 25, 2018 at 10:15 AM
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    Source for that 3-position switch? Trying to figure out what it's called...is it off land cruisers or something?
     
  19. Jun 25, 2018 at 12:36 PM
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    It is a modified rear heater switch from a land cruiser
    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/tiffany-the-taco.374490/page-7#post-15697865
     
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