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Help! Wiring boondoggle, truck lost electrical power.

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by OlympicTaco, Nov 15, 2021.

  1. Nov 15, 2021 at 9:29 AM
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    OlympicTaco

    OlympicTaco [OP] Wrench Therapy

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    Gotta keep this short because I have to head into the office. Hoping someone here has some ideas…

    I installed a @MESO 3rd brake light this weekend. It’s the BD5-NMO version and I initially attempted to run relays to the lights due to the keyless interference issue.

    I got it all wired up last night and I started popping the cargo light fuse and brakes light fuses. Long story but eventually gave up on the relays and direct wired the brake light.

    I drove to work and when I shut the truck off, bam no electrical power. No door locks, hazards, nothing. Battery is good for sure. Brake light 10A fuse is still intact.

    Thinking it’s a fuse/relay somewhere for main power. Anyone know which one it may be?

    I’ll need to replace that and disconnect the 3BL. Pending any other better ideas.

    I have to run… hoping some of you have some good ideas that I can start working through when I can leave the office.

    It’s dead, so I can’t leave until I sort it out.
     
  2. Nov 15, 2021 at 10:52 AM
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    caribe makaira

    caribe makaira Well-Known Member

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    Wires to LEDs need there own battery fuse feed (not Ignition/ACC source)
    original wires to Cargo Lamp and Stop are the feeds/triggers to the relays.
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