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2020 Tacoma Access Cab SR/SX Bed Light Mod

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by tgregory6852, Dec 17, 2020.

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  1. Dec 19, 2020 at 3:38 PM
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    Dealer under coating. OEM Tacoma bed mat, Weather tech mud flaps and Window Deflectors. Also added bed lights and switch.
    So I pulled the switch plate and did find the relay block with 2 relays in the top 2 positions.
    upload_2020-12-19_18-31-36.jpg

    I also located the harness plug, so I should be in good shape as soon as the parts are delivered.
    I had ordered a relay so if anyone needs one let me know.
    Will send a pix when I’ve completed the mod.

    IMO:
    I believe Toyota is using generic harnesses for most of these trucks as a way to line the dealers pockets. I read where someone got a $300 quote to install these cargo lights. Pretty good money considering I got the kit for around $80, and their cost is prolly a third of that.
     
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  2. Dec 19, 2020 at 3:41 PM
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    That's some after-market critter nest...
     
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  3. Dec 19, 2020 at 3:48 PM
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    Not me. My installer put in an Arctic remote start system and Drone Mobile as well as fog lights & switch.
    I had no idea.
     
    tgregory6852, Dec 19, 2020
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  4. Dec 21, 2020 at 9:49 AM
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    Well I thought I had found the switch harness. NOT!
    Anybody got an idea for an Access cab where it would be??
     
    tgregory6852, Dec 21, 2020
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  5. Dec 21, 2020 at 9:55 AM
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    In this pic of your nest, what is on the other side of the arrow?
    upload_2020-12-21_13-55-4.jpg
     
    caribe makaira, Dec 21, 2020
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  6. Dec 21, 2020 at 10:03 AM
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    tgregory6852

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    Praise the lord!! That’s it. Your a genius.
    upload_2020-12-21_13-3-9.jpg
    thanks!
     
    tgregory6852, Dec 21, 2020
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  7. Dec 21, 2020 at 10:04 AM
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    :hattip:
     
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  8. Dec 21, 2020 at 10:08 AM
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    Are only 2020+ pre-wired???
     
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  9. Dec 21, 2020 at 10:17 AM
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    caribe makaira

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    Seems so...
     
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  10. Dec 21, 2020 at 11:05 AM
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    Different wiring for 2016/2019’s.
     
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  11. Dec 21, 2020 at 11:08 AM
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    Caribe,
    Did you know what the harness on the other side is for??
     
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  12. Dec 21, 2020 at 11:30 AM
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    Pull the connector and take pic of it...
     
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  13. Dec 21, 2020 at 1:27 PM
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    Will do. Prolly tomorrow.
    Thanks.
     
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  14. Dec 21, 2020 at 1:38 PM
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    Neat, gonna keep this thread saved so I can look back. Doing DIY lighting but can run it through a factory relay and switch! Saves me some time and wiring :bananadance:
     
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  15. Dec 22, 2020 at 3:53 AM
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    My 19 Access cab does not have the panel pop offs in the bed...
     
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  16. Dec 22, 2020 at 4:09 AM
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    Custom install then.
    upload_2020-12-22_8-8-6.jpg
    Surface mounted with 3m tape and holes for wires only.
    upload_2020-12-22_8-8-50.jpg
    And different set of bed lamps for you. Or not.
     
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  17. Dec 22, 2020 at 4:14 AM
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    Dealer under coating. OEM Tacoma bed mat, Weather tech mud flaps and Window Deflectors. Also added bed lights and switch.
    This applies only to 2020/2021 Tacoma’s. 2016/2019 are not wired for bed lights unless done as part of a package by Toyota. Much more expensive and difficult to do yourself. Watch this video for installation instructions by Taco Rick.
    https://youtu.be/PdevX2QwMv0
     
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  18. Dec 22, 2020 at 4:23 AM
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    One small gauge wire going to the Cab would be the "difficult" part.:burp:

    upload_2020-12-22_8-40-36.jpg
     
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  19. Dec 22, 2020 at 4:34 AM
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    Maybe not for you. Lol
    Looking at the Taco Rick install, it’s quite involved.
     
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  20. Dec 22, 2020 at 4:47 AM
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    It need not be. Placing tested LED where you want in the bed should not be a excursion to Mars.
    There is ground and power at the towing connector. (Best if vehicle has the 7 pin)
    Add a relay, then an 18 gauge wire to the cab, tapped to a switch for parallel ON with unlock/lock and/or on/off select. (same actuation of the cargo lamp switch)
     
    caribe makaira, Dec 22, 2020
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