2016-2018 (3rd Gen) Intermittent Wiper Mod!!!

Ah, so apparently I have the convenience package. Thanks for clearing this up.

 

The two package options available in Oregon were the convenience and SX . The SX is a wheel upgrade along with black outs , mine has fender flares, sill protectors, floor mats also. When I was shopping the main thing I wanted was access cab V6 which I got, I knew (from being on this site) I could upgrade/mod everything else.

 

Anybody know if the SR is prewired for any accessories it doesn't come with?

 

Typically pre-wired for fog lights and bed lights. I tapped into the bed light plug to dim my after market switches with the stock switches.

 

Thanks.

 

Being interested in maybe some day adding fog lights for my 2019 SR access cab utility, I've read that some SRs are prewired, and others are not. This thread seems to have the scoop, and I will check to see if I am prewired soon when I install my intermittent wipers being shipped now. Either way, Nitori provides methods for adding fogs:
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/nitoris-oem-sr-foglight-mod.451495/

 

Installed my Intermittent wiper today on my 2019 SR Access Cab. Wasn't as simple for me as it should have been based on the comments, lol. The two halves of the steering wheel column cover were well put together steadfast, took a little prying and a good deal of pulling to get them apart. Getting the non-intermittent wiper off also took a while, tried using a small allen wrench to pop the latch free, putting a screwdriver at the end of the latch was awkward that wasn't working either. I finally got it off by wedging in a small screwdriver,at the top side edge of the latch, prying up on the top edge slowly as I wiggled and pulled on the wiper assembly, and it popped right out. I put it back on and then took it off again just for practice, it was really easy, 2 seconds once I found a technique that worked for me.
Getting the cover back together took a while as well, it looked like it was together, but the right screw hole was misaligned. Once I got it aligned and together, I noticed turning the steering wheel a rub on the lower cover, so I disassembled and reassembled and made sure I had everything aligned with good clearance.

I'm good at nuts and bolts and electrical, but taking apart plastic truck parts is a new one for me so I took my time and was cautious so I wouldn't break anything. It turned out great in the end, tried out the wipers (even before i reassembled everything) and they work perfectly. Nice to have intermittent wipers again!

Bought my new intermittent wiper switch online from McGeorge Toyota $120.88 + $12.33 shipping, no tax:
https://toyotaparts.mcgeorgetoyota.com/oem-parts/toyota-wiper-switch-with-intermittent-wipers-listing-is-backwards-8465206340/?c=Zz1zdGVlcmluZyZzPXNocm91ZC1zd2l0Y2hlcy1hbmQtbGV2ZXJzJmk9ODUxOTI4NTUmcj0zJmE9dG95b3RhJm89dGFjb21hJnk9MjAxOSZ0PXNyJmU9Mi03bC1sNC1nYXM=

 

as i'm sure it has been stated above somewhere but...the paint can opener was the trick. tried a small screwdriver first...no dice. the clip needs to be hooked at the back towards the column. that's when i went to the paint can opener...old stalk slid right on out. slid the new one in. easy peasy.

 

Thought I'd update here since I keep forgetting about this thread........

I set out to upgrade my SR to intermittent wipers and while searching for the best price I found the entire stalk assembly including the headlight stalk with fog light switch for $119 used. Pics showed it to be pristine and it was advertised as being from a 2019 Taco. It turned out to be as advertised. I sat on it for a couple of weeks before installing it because the videos on YouTube and the write-up elsewhere on this board looked quite intimidating. I finally decided to dive in, damn the torpedoes full steam ahead. Turned out to be super easy. Took my time, went slow and made sure I did it right. Even the steering wheel came off effortlessly. Only difference I ran into was the 2019 does not have the metal clamp holding the assemble to the steering column like the vids and the writeup showed. Instead it has 2 plastic clips, one on top and the other on the bottom. Super easy to release. It all went back together as easy as it came apart and works flawlessly. I then ordered everything I need for the fog light, got the light from a fellow forum member, now2 I'm just waiting for the weather to warm up and clear a bit before installing them. If anybody is contemplating replacing the stalk assembly like I did to add fog light, do it, it's easy.

 

i absolutely want to install fog lights.

 

Me too but I wanted them to integrate with the Taco lights, i.e. turn off when you use your high beams, etc. and I didn't want to add an aftermarket switch to the dash. Having the switch on the column is much more convenient.

 

I probably should check if I’m pre-wired for fogs even though I have a 2019 SR utility, although I kind of like the idea of a separate switch and not messing with airbag removal. Even using a separate switch Nitoris “not pre-wired” method taps into the ECU to make the fogs behave like the OEM and turn off the fogs when you turn on high beams.

 

You'll be OK with the airbag as long as you disconnect the battery before you monkey with it.

 

Fog Lights are worth it. Just don't get those crappy yellow/green walmart lights. Get real lights, with real fog beam patterns.

 

Just installed the fogs. waiting on it to get a little dark before taking pics. Everything is OEM except for the bezels. They were half the price of OEM's and I can't see any difference. They even came in heavy plastic bags like a lot of OEM stuff does.

 

Got a link to the bezels?

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/DRIVER-PAS...17-2018-TACOMA/263236624680?fits=Model:Tacoma

 

Awesome, thanks RC!

 

yeah, thanks!

 

2019 SR, Just did the intermitent wiper change and it went great. Thank you @moe2o4 and everyone else for all your help !! Couldn't have done it without you all.