Cheap/Free Mods

Here's my install of a 2009 tailgate handle, Pioneer Avic-d3 and ND-BC2 camera. I copied this idea from another member (camsbored).
So, I plan to not go into detail here and just show you the end result. Thanks for the ideas!

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacomas/20202-09-style-backup-camera-08-complete.html

 

Can you post a link to the full write up you followed for the backup cam? Would be useful for other people wanting to do it.

 

I added a link to the original post! Thanks again for the ideas member Camsbored.

 

Thanks! I'll add it to the index if it's not there already.

 

Full Story herehttp://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/audio-video/30889-oem-camera-connection-below-dash.html

Instructions

Parts

1. Shielded video cable
2. D-SUB connector pins can be substituted with other pin types.
3. Heat Shrink 1” approximately, can be substituted with other insulation.
   

Tools

1. Crimp tool with wire cutter/stripper
2. Heat source for heat shrink
   

*All Parts and tools available at radio shack.

Steps

1. Replace one end of your shielded cable with connector pins. Insulate the pins you crimped onto the end of the cable.
   
   
2. Remove the driver side “coin box” required to access the interior fuse box
   
   
3. Run your cable from the radio to the driver side fuse box (junction box).
   
   
4. Locate the OEM 4 wire/pin connector attached to the upper left of the driver side junction box (fuse box). Optional, unplug the connector for access.
   
   
5. Insert the pins from the shielded cable you ran into the factory connector. If you unplugged the connector reconnect it once complete.
   1. Connect the center of the shielded cable (V+) into the pin hole with the RED wire on the OEM connector.
   2. Connect the shield or jacket of the shielded cable (V-) into the pin hole with the RED wire on the OEM connector.
      
      
      

 

Has anyone successfully done the upgrade to Intrmittent Wiper stalk on a 2005-2009 Tacoma Access Cab that is not SR5 and is not PreRunner? I'm concered wether it also requires a relay or somthing.

lanniel

 

Has anyone tried the seat belt chime mod on 2009?

 

Yep, and works just fine.

 

Does anyone know how or seen how to do a dash board color change, orange(oem) to blue or white or a combination of the two? It basically is the cost of the LEDs if you do the work yourself so it would be a cheap mod.


Blue Dash



White Dash

 

Best MOD i have done so far is turning off the seatbelt chime.
It friggin drove me crazy for about 4 months.
Just followed the steps
1) Turn the Car 'ON', but do not start the engine (Leave your foot off the brake). Cycle your trip reset knob until it reads ODO. Turn the ignition back off. Wait a couple of seconds.
2) Make sure seat belt is not fastened
3) Turn the ignition back on, do not start the car (Leave you foot off the break) As soon as you see everything light up, press and hold the trip reset knob and do a long 12 second count.
4) Keep your finger on the trip reset knob. Fasten your seat belt, as soon as you fasten your seat belt, you should see the ODO display go from XXXX miles to "b-on". At that time take your finger off the trip reset knob and press it again. It should cycle to "b-off". You should be all set and turn the ignition off and unfasten your seat belt.

 

Worked perfectly on my 08.
Man I hated that thing !!!

 

Here is the link.

 

Just added a great Lock/Unlock Chirp mod to the TOC! Thanks lifesaflaw123!

 

I just bought an 09 this week, and that is about the only thing I find annoying... doing this in the AM... thanks...

 

Just did this on my 09... Worked perfectlyvthe first time... Thanks

 

Does this work for 07 too?

 

You could try it, but I believe it only works for 2008+

 

I went to a local arts and crafts store to grab up some thin adhesive backed foam sheets. I cut them to fit in my compartments to cut down on the sliding and rattling of anything i throw in my truck. It worked like a charm, took a little bit for the adhesive to stick but the heat of the day helped it out.

 

Wow i wanna do em all! :|

 

It really does help with the noise and sliding, I was thinking of taking them out and replacing it with neoprene from Wet Okole, I am really not that good at fabric work though. I would appreciate any ideas and have more pics of the other compartments (the under the backseat compartments and the ones on both sides of the steering wheel). I just hate rattling, i tried to find the exact foam that is in the sunglasses holder above head but no luck. Any ideas?