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Added Switch Illumination hub

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by caribe makaira, Aug 9, 2019.

  1. Aug 9, 2019 at 1:40 PM
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    caribe makaira

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    Reusing the Junction Block and connector J14 as the added switches illumination take off (hub)
    Might be a overkill for some.
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    Illumination (+) and (-) (example)
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    For 3rd Gen install
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  2. Aug 9, 2019 at 1:42 PM
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    These Toyota vehicles use the same connector and junction block (reusable from salvage/junk yard)
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  3. Aug 9, 2019 at 1:46 PM
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    Location of same Connector and Junction Block in a 2007+ Tundra
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  4. Aug 16, 2019 at 12:24 AM
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    Also may I suggest: For those of us who don't have Seat Heaters (S/HTR) OR Sun Roof (S/ROOF), those fuse holders would make excellent ACC power sources.
     
  5. Aug 16, 2019 at 5:55 AM
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    No, that is incorrect. Those are battery/hot sources. But thanks for trying...

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  6. Aug 16, 2019 at 1:31 PM
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    Very interesting. So you can use the Heated Seats AND retract the Sun Roof while the key is in the OFF position?
     
  7. Aug 16, 2019 at 7:43 PM
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    No.
     
  8. Aug 16, 2019 at 8:04 PM
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    Sooooo - Then I suppose that your saying: Those fuse terminals are only the power "source" for those accessory devices. And the fuse holders remain energized even when the key is in the OFF position. ACC integrity is maintained using an ACC "Control" circuit.

    Then I would say: OK, I get that. But I have seen this work differently in other vehicles. In my last vehicle (a 2007 JK Wrangler), I used the Heated Seat fuse holder to supply power to my AUX switch panel. And it worked as planed. Maybe this Taco is different? One day I'll get around to verifying.

    Thanks For Trying.
     
  9. Aug 16, 2019 at 8:05 PM
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    Please stop trying to help...
     
  10. Aug 16, 2019 at 8:29 PM
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    Please deleted your assumptions...
     
  11. Aug 17, 2019 at 12:45 PM
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