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21 tacoma sr, how to get 12v from overhead console

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by toy21taco, May 16, 2022.

  1. May 16, 2022 at 2:23 PM
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    toy21taco

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    Hello,
    My apologies if this is a repeat thread. Can someone please help me with accessing 12v from the overhead console of a 2021 Tacoma Sr for a gopro camera? I'm not sure which wires to tap into. I took a picture of the overhead console. i purchased a 12v converter to 5v but don't know where to tap the red and black wires. Thanks. I greatly appreciate any help.

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  2. May 16, 2022 at 4:39 PM
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    Welcome to the forum :hattip:

    Is there a plug on the windshield side of your rear view mirror? I believe some folks have purchased a harness to tap in there for dash cams.
     
  3. May 16, 2022 at 6:14 PM
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    Hi Toy21Taco! Like you I am a new member! I saw you need information to get 12v from the overhead console on a SR. I just purchased a 2022 SR. My wife wanted a mirror on the passenger side and the one I bought had lights around the mirror. I did a search on here and found a How To : SR vanity lights. (Sorry I don’t know how to make a link) It has a very good wiring diagram for the lights and the plug for the console. It may help with what you need. I don’t know the current limit for a camera instead of two vanity lights but maybe it will help get you started! Good luck!
     
  4. May 16, 2022 at 6:42 PM
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    Hello Rustygreen, thanks for your reply, I have a basic rearview mirror, no plug.
     
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  5. May 16, 2022 at 6:42 PM
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    Hello JimmyC715, appreciate your help, thanks.
     
  6. May 16, 2022 at 6:49 PM
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    @caribe makaira is one of the resident electrical wizards, perhaps he can help.
     
  7. May 16, 2022 at 6:52 PM
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    RustyGreen, thanks for help, really appreciate it.
     
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  8. May 16, 2022 at 7:34 PM
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    12v DC circuit cuts off 20 min after engine off unless triggered by unlock/lock.
     
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  9. May 16, 2022 at 8:28 PM
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    Hello Caribe Makaira, thank you very much, greatly appreciate your help. All the best.
     
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