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2nd gen tacoma blue connector in dash

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Jsmith6369, Nov 27, 2019.

  1. Nov 27, 2019 at 2:15 PM
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    Jsmith6369

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    Hey guys got a quick question. I'm working on installing a remote starter system for my truck. and when I was pulling the panels off there was an extra blue connector next to my mirror switch. and this blue connector was plugged into a dead plug. I was kind of wondering what the blue connector is for. and if I can possibly attach another switch for another function on my truck

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  2. Nov 27, 2019 at 2:21 PM
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    Its probably the prewire for fogs. Just connected to a dead button.

    you might be able to buy fog lights, and an oem switch and have fogs! What package is your truck?
     
  3. Nov 27, 2019 at 2:21 PM
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    SargeBSA

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  4. Nov 27, 2019 at 2:22 PM
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    above that on the upper part of the dash I already have a fog light switch.
     
  5. Nov 27, 2019 at 2:22 PM
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    There’s several connectors left behind depending on what options you got with the truck. Toyota uses a standard wiring harness across models that included the connectors without the added accessories.
     
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  6. Nov 27, 2019 at 2:24 PM
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    Trailer Brake control factory pigtail, assuming you have the tow package.
     
  7. Nov 27, 2019 at 2:24 PM
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    Diff lock, a trac?
     
  9. Nov 27, 2019 at 2:26 PM
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    2012 TRD OR: Downhill Assist Control

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  10. Nov 27, 2019 at 2:26 PM
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    So possible tow package.
     
  11. Nov 27, 2019 at 2:28 PM
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    I could be wrong, but I dont think these trucks had any factory brake controller stuff. Even with the tow package
     
  12. Nov 27, 2019 at 2:30 PM
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    My truck is a 06.
     
  13. Nov 27, 2019 at 2:31 PM
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    They do have a plug for a brake controller that is located in the general area only on the v6 trucks with tow package. But I'm going with your earlier post of the DAC button being the most likely.
     
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    Oh yup. I see an extra small plug now that I looked through my whole album. Been a while since Ive been in there :D

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  16. Nov 27, 2019 at 2:41 PM
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    Green and green/white are the illumination wires. White/black is ground. It's hard to see what the 4th color is. If it's pink/black, most likely it is DAC.
     
  17. Nov 27, 2019 at 2:49 PM
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    So it looks like possible traction control button
     
  18. Nov 28, 2019 at 1:37 PM
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    P.S. : Adding the (DAC) Switch to connector will NOT activate/enable Down Hill Assist in you 2006 Tacoma.
     
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  19. Nov 29, 2019 at 7:11 AM
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    Is NOT for the brake controller. Brake controller connector is white and located behind driver's side kick panel.
     
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    The 7 wire trailer plug is for electric brakes. The brake controller connector is located in the drivers side panel in the foot well
     

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