Overhead switch panel questions…

I’m adding lockers to the front axle on my 21 Taco OR. So I picked up an overhead switch panel to add another switch next to the rear lockers for the front lockers.

1. the standard switches don’t fit in the overhead switch slots. So, where can I get a shorted switch for the overhead panel.

2. what connectors do I need to supply power to the switch? Is it the same one I use for the panel to the left of the wheel?


First … picture of the switch panel when I picked it up. No slot for another switch.

Second … picture of the aftermarket panel w additional switch insert

Third … comparison of overhead switch panel and left of steering wheel panel. You can see the switches are shorter on the overhead panel

Fourth … is a picture of the plug I assume is needed to run power to the second overhead switch for my added front lockers

 

they sell the smaller style toyota switching on ch4x4 and other sites like that.

 

Yes that’s the right harness to illuminate your switch If you have questions about it let me know.

 

https://www.ch4x4.com/product/ch4x4-toyota-small-push-switch-front-locker-symbol/

And since they don’t have one that matches the OEM rear locker button I’d be tempted to also get their rear locker button: https://www.ch4x4.com/product/ch4x4-toyota-small-push-switch-rear-locker-symbol/

You can even get one button that does both front and rear lockers: https://www.ch4x4.com/product/ch4x4-small-dual-push-switch-for-toyota-front-rear-lock-symbol/

 

how does the E locker get wired into it?

 

dang… didn’t realize there was a dual locker switch.
Probably just going to go w 2 buttons just to make it easier to push.

 

Are you getting one of the new Eaton lockers? You'll have to shoot me a PM with the wiring diagram. I haven't swapped the switches on one of those, yet. I imagine it can't be any more than a simple relay you're triggering.

 

I have a relay box for all my things and a ground box to make it look nice. But I’m not working it mysey

 

Which front lockers are you getting?

 

Here are a couple of my installs for the compressor and the lockers all run up to the overhead console using @MESO switch panels. Hope they help, let me know if you have any questions.

The switch panel Install.
https://youtu.be/ckLxnr1MAK0

The compressor install.
https://youtu.be/dU5F1ccnFnc

The locker switches install on the overhead console with electrical.
https://youtu.be/snhGjtQz0uQ