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Tailgate light bar

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Abrahacr, Dec 25, 2019.

  1. Dec 25, 2019 at 12:04 PM
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    Abrahacr

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    My wife got me a tri-color LED tailgate light bar for Christmas and I'm looking into hard wiring it into the stock towing harness. Can anyone point me towards some schematics about which wires controls which lights (blinker, brake, running) and weather or not I'll have to wire the reverse light into the tail light separately or if that's also in the tow harness on a 3rd gen.

    Thank you, and Merry Christmas!
     
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  2. Dec 25, 2019 at 12:24 PM
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    na8rboy

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    na8rboy 18 DCLB Sport Cement

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    Check out the thread ( 7 Pin Connector Wiring Diagram )
     
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  3. Dec 25, 2019 at 12:29 PM
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    I took a pic of the front cover, and used that as a guide. That's all you really need. Yes, you'll have to tap into the reverse light in your tail light. Won't find that in the tow harness.
     
    robie_0n3, Dec 25, 2019
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  4. Dec 25, 2019 at 12:35 PM
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    na8rboy 18 DCLB Sport Cement

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    Yellow center wire is back-up, for an FYI on 7 pin.
     
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  5. Dec 25, 2019 at 12:38 PM
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    Oh thanks. I didn't know that. Appreciate the correction.
     
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  6. Dec 25, 2019 at 1:04 PM
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    For ease of install and a clean look when I installed my OPT7, I used a CURT harness 56584 plugged into the towing harness behind the bumper... it allowed for the white reverse wire too (using a bullet connector) so I didn't have to undo the taillight to get to the reverse. Here's a poor pic of it...

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    How does the court harness connect behind the bumper? This looks like the best option by far, definitely interested in any details you can share.
     
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  8. Dec 25, 2019 at 1:59 PM
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    The harness (see pic, yes I save all boxes..) comes with all connections needed. You detach your existing 7 pin plug from behind the bumper outlet, plug it into the harness and use the plug on the harness as your new 7 pin plug for towing. The harness has a 5 pin plug tail on it that your new light bar plug attaches to. Use a bullet connector for the white wire (reverse), zip tie it all together and you are good to go. I took a pic of the connections best I could...

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  9. Dec 25, 2019 at 2:48 PM
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    Thanks. I may pick this up to go with the LED tailgate bar and flasher i just ordered to keep the install looking clean
    Heres the link in case anyone needs it to the harness -->
    $38 CURT 56584 Replacement Vehicle-Side Custom USCAR 5-Pin Trailer Wiring Harness , Black
    https://www.amazon.com/CURT-56584-Custom-Wiring-Harness/dp/B007EA6WQU


    LED Light and Flasher:
    $9 FXC 2x 24W Flash Strobe Controller Flasher Module for LED Brake Light Tail Stop Light 12-30V
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HPSZZXQ/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A9B93WR44O7HV&psc=1
    OPT7 48" Redline Flexible LED Tailgate Light Bar - TriCore LED - Weatherproof No-Drill Install Full Featured Reverse Brake Running w/RED Turn Signal
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01INY7G1A/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=AI8A31CFKBZTU&psc=1
     
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  10. Dec 25, 2019 at 2:56 PM
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    Just an FYI for installers of tailgate light bar... Don't cover your spare tire lowering access hole. I've heard of guys, whom have.
     
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  11. Oct 8, 2020 at 10:45 AM
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    • 2 in lift • upper control arms • 1.5 in wheel spacers • Toyota roof cross bars • Tonneau cover • All LED's • Powder coated aluminum side steps
    Thanks for this write up! This is exactly what I needed to know for my '16 TRD Sport. No fuss, no muss & the bullet connector is an awesome tip!
     
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  12. Mar 11, 2022 at 12:53 PM
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    @gatriguy, did this same setup following what you did for my 21 trd sport and this is hands down not only easy but clean
     
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Products Discussed in

FXC 2x 24W Flash Strobe Controller Flasher Module for LED Brake Light Tail Stop Light 12-30V
$8.99
CURT 56584 Replacement Vehicle-Side Custom USCAR 5-Pin Trailer Wiring Harness , Black
$37.60
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