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MESO Customs DIY stealth shift knob kit install

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by titsfortyler, Jan 24, 2022.

  1. Jan 24, 2022 at 1:08 PM
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    Whats up guys,

    Probably late to the party but here it goes...

    I just got a MESO customs DIY stealth shift knob kit. Installing the buttons on the knob and wiring up to the ECT button are no big deal.

    The main issue I'm stuck on is relocating my LSD button from the switch panel to the left of my steering wheel to the second button in the kit.

    I have no idea which wires are positive, negative, and control the backlight of the LSD button. I know I only need 2 of the 4 wires that are connected to the button to make it work (+ & -). The other 2 are backlighting for the button itself which will be eliminated when hooked up to the button on the shift knob (I'm assuming).

    I'm planning to crimp the + & - to the MESO wiring harnesses but the wires they used for the second button are yellow and white and I have no idea which of those wires are + & - either.

    If anybody can point me in the right direction on a different post or give me some tips It'd be greatly appreciated.

    I've also included some pics below for reference
    Thanks in advance.

    lsd_button.jpg lsd_wiring.jpg meso_harness.jpg
     
  2. Jan 24, 2022 at 3:36 PM
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    I don't follow, what do you mean the switch is "locking"?
     
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    Nevermind, had a brain fart.
     
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    You just need to tap the gray wire and the white with black stripe to the MESO switch pigtail.
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  6. Mar 30, 2025 at 7:36 AM
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    Hey @caribe makaira... can this be done with the Multi-Terrain Monitor button? If so... which wire is the "Circuit" I would need to ground?
     
  7. Mar 30, 2025 at 7:45 AM
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    Thanks @caribe makaira! So I just need to tap into the two outside wires on the connector (pins 5 & 8)?
     
  9. Mar 30, 2025 at 10:11 AM
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    no, just #8.
     
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  10. Mar 30, 2025 at 10:23 AM
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    Ok… so one side of the MESO switch to #8 and the other side of the MESO switch to GND?
     
  11. Mar 30, 2025 at 10:25 AM
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    :rofl:yes...
     
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