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Aux power tie-in for relay

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by TroyFJ, Feb 9, 2020.

  1. Feb 9, 2020 at 3:33 PM
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    Hello all,
    I need suggestions for where to tie in to aux power for my relay. Trying to keep my wiring really clean! Any suggestions would be GREATLY appreciated. Thanks!
     
  2. Feb 9, 2020 at 4:37 PM
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    Auxiliary power as source or trigger to the relay?
     
  3. Feb 9, 2020 at 5:19 PM
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    To trigger the relay
     
  4. Feb 9, 2020 at 5:38 PM
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    The aux relay box can be removed by pulling up on it (squarely)
    It has a removable cover underneath.
    Identify you choice tap.
    Place crimped to small gauge wire a male spade terminal.
    Wedge the terminal between the space and the relay terminal, tape in place.
    Route wire to relay from underneath...
     
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  5. Feb 9, 2020 at 6:04 PM
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    This sounds like just what I need. Can you elaborate? Maybe with a photo? It the aux relay box in the engine compartment? Thanks!
     
  6. Feb 9, 2020 at 6:16 PM
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    Detail of the bottom cover "latch"...
     
  7. Feb 9, 2020 at 6:57 PM
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    Thank you!
     
  8. Feb 13, 2020 at 4:44 PM
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    Trying again. Thanks Caribe Makaira for the suggestion, but I can’t find that the 2017 Tacoma has an Aux Relay Box. Does anyone know of somewhere in the engine compartment that I can tie into aux power to signal my relay? Thanks!
     
  9. Feb 13, 2020 at 4:51 PM
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  10. Feb 15, 2020 at 12:06 PM
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    So, got to the relays. Sorry I’m a wiring newbie, does the whole box come out? Do I route underneath? I still don’t see what to tie into. Thanks

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  11. Feb 15, 2020 at 12:10 PM
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    Pull box straight up, firmly using both hands...just enough to release it. Rotate to view the underside...you'll see the latch holding the bottom cover.

    If it's too stuck, then insert (red circle) something small to push the "latch" to the left.

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  12. Feb 15, 2020 at 1:23 PM
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    Many many thanks to Caribe Makaira for walking me through getting my relay box out to make an aux connection to signal my relay. You’re awesome!!
     
  13. Feb 15, 2020 at 1:32 PM
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