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LED bed lighting wiring question

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by KentF, Jan 2, 2024.

  1. Jan 2, 2024 at 1:37 PM
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    KentF

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    Hi guys,
    I bought a LED strip light for bed light because I didn't buy the bed LED with my car. I was wondering I can run the wire the assy through the bed floor from factory bed LED hole, without making a hole. Do you have any suggestion?

    Running the wire along with bed walls is an option but it'd be much nicer if the wire can go under the bed (near the tailgate). I saw a hole for spare tire release area. Maybe I can fish the cable? Wanted to ask you guys first.
    Also if you have suggestion about getting a power. I understand most of tacoma has already factory wire for the LED behind tail lamp. Can I cut the cable and use this for connecting this strip lights, please advise me. Thank you all!

    GOOACC Truck Bed Light Strip 2PCS 60" 180 LEDs White Led Strip Lights Waterproof for 12V Truck Cargo Pickup SUV RV Boat Lights, w/On/Off Switch Blade Fuse 2-Way Splitter Cable,
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  2. Jan 2, 2024 at 3:40 PM
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    Greg-tacoma

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    I did not see bed lighting plug when putting led bulbs in. I decided to run power thru a fused connection from a power distribution off the battery with a relay connection. I have my wires going through the side boxes near the tail gate.
     
  3. Jan 2, 2024 at 3:45 PM
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    Pinatacoma

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    You should be able to connect to the factory wiring. There are plugs behind each tail lamp and there's a connector behind the left hand dash switch panel.

    I believe every 3rd gen is pre-wired for this even if there's no switch, lamps, or relay.

    Many tutorials here and on YouTube exist for this.
     
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    TacoTuesday1

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    so, generally

    -find a ground
    -get power from battery
    -switch
    -inline fuse

    everything else like where to sneak that wire is up to you
     
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