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Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by cooldad, Aug 19, 2022.

  1. Aug 19, 2022 at 7:55 AM
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    cooldad

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    I put grille 'raptor' lights on my 2021 TRD Sport. I have LED DRLs that glow at a lower intensity when the low bees are on. Right now the 'raptor' lights are on an add a fuse in the INJ socket and are on whenever the truck is running. Should I leave it as is, connect to the low beam, or is there a way to connect them to the DRLs (Add a fuse in the DRL socket makes them always lit. Battery won't last long.)? The DRL socket has red, green, and white wires.
     
  2. Aug 19, 2022 at 9:58 AM
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    Marek71

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    Can you post a pic of your grill with the lights? I was thinking of doing this on my 2019, not sure how the grills might of changed.
     
  3. Aug 19, 2022 at 10:01 AM
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    Tacospike

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    I have mine on low beam, I don't care to have them on all the time
     
  4. Aug 19, 2022 at 10:04 AM
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    I'm curious about this...

    I also have a 2021 Sport with newly installed OEM LEDs.

    And I have an aftermarket grill with Raptor Lights that will be installed soon...
     
  5. Aug 19, 2022 at 1:12 PM
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    s14_kev

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    I have mine installed the same way and I don't mind them being on all the time, but it's just personal preference. Do what you think is best!
     
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  6. Aug 19, 2022 at 1:18 PM
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    Add a fuse with low beam headlight. The raptor light comes on when the headlight is on. My headlight is only on at night. And I want the raptor lights to be on when it's night.
     
  7. Aug 19, 2022 at 1:18 PM
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    caribe makaira

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    Yes, PM @daveeasa, he has what you require.
    upload_2022-8-19_21-35-49.jpg
     
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  8. Aug 19, 2022 at 2:47 PM
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    That's what I'd like to have the Raptor lights do...only when headlights are on...not with DRLs.
     
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  9. Aug 19, 2022 at 3:04 PM
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    Kyebasse

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    Yes, you would connect your add a fuse to the 10A fuse on H-LPRH-LO.
     
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  10. Aug 19, 2022 at 3:06 PM
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  11. Aug 19, 2022 at 4:03 PM
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    Options to tie into the TAIL (Parking) circuit:
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  12. Aug 19, 2022 at 4:08 PM
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    Yay!

    I have the "add a fuse" attachment.

    Thanks!
     
  13. Aug 19, 2022 at 4:26 PM
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    Low Beam "tap":
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  14. Aug 19, 2022 at 5:50 PM
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    Sorry for the fuzzy pic when lights are on. 2021 TRD Sport.

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  15. Aug 19, 2022 at 6:23 PM
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    This is what I used. They snap in from the back quite snugly. I paid less than $30. I guess Jeff Bezos needs a new yacht.

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  16. Aug 19, 2022 at 6:25 PM
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    Looks like low beams are the most popular connection point. Thanks.
     
  17. Aug 21, 2022 at 2:55 PM
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    Grill installed & Raptor Lights installed only when headlights come on!

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