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Blank Bed lights switch

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by notbryon, Mar 1, 2022.

  1. Mar 1, 2022 at 8:18 AM
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    Never mind the switches already installed as I am going a different route to avoid having to use relays.
     
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    Curious why you want to avoid a relay? Most if not ALL the switches on the Taco require the use of a relay.
     
  4. Mar 1, 2022 at 8:40 AM
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    Maybe my terminology is wrong and I don’t have that much knowledge on the subject but I was under the impression if I install an Auxbeam 8gang and a buss 100 amp circuit breaker in the engine bay I can avoid having to wire up/mount multiple relays with the wiring thru the fire wall. This product which is basically a poor man’s switch pro is a more simplistic and cleaner looking result

    Auxbeam Switch Panel 8 Gang Switch Panels Universal Circuit Control Relay System Automatic Dimmable LED On-Off Switches Pod Touch Control Panel Switch Box for Car Truck Pickup Boat UTV SUV - Green https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08FQTCLZG?_encoding=UTF8
     
  5. Mar 1, 2022 at 8:45 AM
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    GrizzledBastard OH NO! I've built a Faux Pro!

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    Okay. I've not used a switch panel like that so I don't know its capacity. Typically, a switch like what is run in the Taco has a 3A maximum so you can't run the full amperage of a circuit thru the switch to the component. Perhaps the Auxbeam has that capacity in a relay built in.
     
  6. Mar 1, 2022 at 8:53 AM
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    I think…positive it does
     
  7. Mar 1, 2022 at 10:05 AM
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    Yeah
    The auxbeam panel doesn’t use relays instead current is switched through a MOSFET (think of it like a modern solid state switch where as a relay is an old school magnetic controller physical switch). I imagine the real deal switchpro is the same way but all my friends are poor and I’ve only ever seen the auxbeam unit up close.

    Any such switch panel will be the simplest and most clean way to handle high power switching needs. Myself I still prefer good old fashion relays and enjoy organizing and hiding the wiring but electrical mods are my jam. Either a real switchpro or the auxbeam unit are well suited for what you need. Bang-for-your-buck definitely goes to the auxbeam.
     
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