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LED BAR/Ditch Lights HELP - HIGH BEAM TRIGGER w/ IN CAB SWITCH

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by TegoTaco, Aug 3, 2021.

  1. Aug 3, 2021 at 3:35 PM
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    TegoTaco

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    I’m having a hard time or just stupid trying to figure it out lol…currently have my LED BARS and ditch lights wired to my high beams with separate relays.

    This is how my ditch lights and led bar are wired, both have their own set of relays.
    Pin 30 - battery +
    PIN 86 - HIGH BEAM TRIGGER
    PIN 85 - ground -
    PIN 87 - accessory +

    What I’m trying to achieve is, using an OEM style switch to power on my led bar or ditch lights without triggering my high beams, want to be able to turn on the bar or ditch lights. But also have the ability flick my high beams along with my led bar and ditch lights. I don’t want to hear it’s illegal or why…it’s not what I’m here for.

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    this diagram seems off but I could be wrong.1B8537D2-A374-49B8-8E01-30F07B1DB61C.jpg
     
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  2. Aug 3, 2021 at 6:26 PM
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    If the relay is diode protected you are going to want 85 to be the ground.
    Which it normal is anyways. 85 and 86 are reversed in the picture above.

    There is more than one way to do what you are wanting.
    @caribe makaira might be able to tell you the easiest way to achieve it.

    I personally would run a single switch, and skip the High Beam activation.
    (I know, that’s not what you are wanting to do):D
     
  3. Aug 3, 2021 at 6:42 PM
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    caribe makaira Well-Known Member

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    Since you want ON whenever and ON with, you'll need a SPDT switch, ON-OFF-ON.
     
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  4. Aug 3, 2021 at 6:46 PM
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    That’s what I was thinking.
    But I don’t know anyone that makes an “OE” style switch like OP wants.
    I think OP might need to consider different options.

    BTW, Thanks for replying:thumbsup:
     
  5. Aug 3, 2021 at 6:51 PM
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    There are a few choices, OP would need a custom switch cover some aftermarket switch companies sell to the already SPDT Carling Switch. It would also require to be an independent switch illumination type.
     
  6. Aug 3, 2021 at 7:07 PM
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    :hattip:
     
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