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Small Wiring Harness Behind Tail Lights?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Dirty Harry, Nov 24, 2022.

  1. Nov 24, 2022 at 10:51 AM
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    Dirty Harry

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    Hey guys, forgive the sand, does anyone know what this terminated wiring is for behind the taillights on the 3rd gen? I'm wondering if I can use it for something. Currently installing an aftermarket 7pin and I'm very curious what this is for.

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    Happy Thanksgiving!

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  2. Nov 24, 2022 at 10:55 AM
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    It was bed lights for my 2022 TRD Sport
     
  3. Nov 24, 2022 at 12:26 PM
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    That would lead me to believe it probably doesn't have power going to it in this case. Bed lights a usually switched on/off right?
     
  4. Nov 24, 2022 at 2:08 PM
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    caribe makaira

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    Turn ON your cargo bed switch to door or ON, and place a multimeter probe to them.
     
  5. Nov 25, 2022 at 9:48 PM
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    Sadly I don't have a cargo bed switch. I have a peasantly SR trim.
     
  6. Nov 25, 2022 at 9:56 PM
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    Most likely you have the plug to the missing switch held by the switch panel:
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    You may place a temporary jumper wire on violet & blue to activate the circuit (door open part)
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