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4th gen Mystery wire next to rear diff lock switch

Discussion in '4th Gen. Tacomas (2024+)' started by Kansas-CY, May 29, 2025.

  1. May 29, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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    Kansas-CY

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    Does anyone know what this wire is for? It was connected to one of the blank inserts in the center console next to the rear differential lock switch. IMG_8492.jpg
     
  2. May 29, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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    Buttons flanking the rear diff lock are: 1) Sway bar disconnect; 2) Multicam view.
     
  3. May 29, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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    Would be pretty sweet if it activated multicam and there was more video inputs somewhere.
     
  5. May 29, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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    Oh ok. I guess those aren’t on my TRD off road. Any idea where a wiring diagram would be if I wanted to use those wires for something?
     
  6. May 29, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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    Here’s what the wires look likeIMG_8496.jpg IMG_8495.jpg
     
  7. May 29, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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    Which blank was it connected to?

    It would be pretty awesome if the wiring is already there for the sway bar and we would just need to buy the bar and button.
     
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    The only wired switch I have is for rear differential lock. The wire was on the blank on right hand side of that.
     
  9. May 29, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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    That would be the sway bar disconnect then.

    Hopefully it goes to all the way. This wasn't (and really still isn't) widely available when I bought my truck so I'd love to add it.
     
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  12. May 31, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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    Crazy, as I noticed this today also eyeballing my next project and how well the switches fit and matched.
     
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  13. May 31, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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    Didya order the mating connector and terminals?
     
  14. May 31, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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    Not yet... I am "scouting" for thoughts right now and appreciate the input, as it looks like you are the wiring master! I found the GMRS radio idea here and deciding on where to mount right now.
     
  15. Jun 24, 2025 at 11:37 AM
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    Just curious where you got that RJ45 plug. I want to put my GMRS in but do not want to see it. I have the remote mike and would like to leave it hidden until I need it.
     
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    Is it easy to pop this up? and how do you do it? My daughter spilled chick fl la sauce and I want to get it cleaned up better it is greasy
     
  17. Jun 24, 2025 at 8:48 PM
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    Amazon has a big selection once you figure out what its called! Here is link for what I purchased.

    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN789M4Y

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  18. Jun 24, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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    Mount under the seat would be another option. That’s what I did with mine !
     
  19. Jun 25, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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    Looks like the connector to the Start/Stop system. The 2WD have that system. The button would be the last on the right which is just blank for the 4WD vehicles. I just installed the module to keep it off and that looks like the connector.
     

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