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switched power near trailer hitch

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Rellik01, May 30, 2011.

  1. May 30, 2011 at 1:26 PM
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    Rellik01

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    Where can I find switched power near or at trailer hitch, I have seven pin connection. This is for a lighting project and would rather not tap into tailights.
    Thanks
     
  2. May 30, 2011 at 1:41 PM
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    I should have been more specific. Which color wire on the 7 pin receptacle is 12V power and is it switched. If not any suggestions for switched power?
    Thanks again
     
  3. May 30, 2011 at 2:03 PM
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    How about run a wire from the power point under the hood to a switch inside. Run other and to the back of the truck to a connection of whatever kind you need and then it is done how you want it.
     
  4. May 30, 2011 at 2:31 PM
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    If it's factory wiring it has 12 volt power at the 7 pin it's used to charge camper batteries.
     
  5. May 30, 2011 at 3:58 PM
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    On a 2010, the black wire on the 7 pin trailer socket is switched 12 VDC..
     
  6. May 31, 2011 at 2:17 AM
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    Would rather just tap into hitch plug. Is there also unswiched hot power back thre?
    As always thanks for the quick replies.
    Craig
     
  7. May 31, 2011 at 2:23 AM
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    I was looking for the same info when wiring in some canopy lights. I finally, after trying to figure out the 7-pin wiring schematics, ran my power from my battery.
     
  8. May 31, 2011 at 2:24 AM
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    Does anyone have wiring diagram for the 7 pin plug?
    Thanks
    Craig
     
  9. May 31, 2011 at 5:09 AM
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    I don't know if the factory trailer connection is switched or not. If not, put a relay on the 12v power lead with a control wire run to the cab. Use a switch, run it to a switched line in the fuse block, or both.
     
  10. Jun 1, 2011 at 8:12 PM
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    There is not an unswitched 12 Volt source at the back of the truck.
     

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