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Converting from SR/SR5 non-LED headlights to 2020 full LED headlights

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by MallRoad2wd, Jun 28, 2020.

  1. Jun 29, 2020 at 10:26 AM
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    Connector needs to be de-pinned and added the rear turn signal tap.
    Tap to rear signal wire is your choice.
    The wires to the passenger's side will need the rear signal tap (right turn) and the DRL IGN tap.
    The middle terminal on the turn&drl/parking/ground needs to be de-pinned (it's a 090/2.3II sealed type) and the mating connector is this:
    upload_2020-6-29_13-25-11.jpg
    1= DRL
    2= Parking
    3= Ground
     
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  2. Jun 29, 2020 at 10:46 AM
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    Yep......your on your way down the rabbit hole.....:facepalm::rofl:
     
  3. Jun 29, 2020 at 10:53 AM
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    I'm trying to figure out how to run a tap for the turn signals, I opened the fuse box and I don't think I'll be splicing there.

    So you're saying that the ignition tap would be only required on the passenger side?

    I would have to buy the two factory male connectors and buy the two mating connectors, hook them together based on your diagram and then just run the wires directly to the factory connection to plug into the harness that will then connect to the LED headlight.
     
  4. Jun 29, 2020 at 10:56 AM
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    :yay: Looks like it, I also have someone who knows more about the subject trying to figure out a harness for this that would be more plug & play.

    I haven't done anything yet until I'm 100% sure. I looked into the Alpha Rex to exchange for these BUT I refuse to install headlights with the "alpharex" logo it just doesn't look good, but that is my plan B is they come with a non logo option.
     
  5. Jun 29, 2020 at 11:22 AM
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    Test with a male terminal, see if you like a wedged tap.
     
  6. Jun 29, 2020 at 11:23 AM
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    No, one per side.
     
  7. Jun 29, 2020 at 11:28 AM
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    You got me here, how is that done?
     
  8. Jun 29, 2020 at 11:43 AM
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    Wedge a male terminal between the connector and the wire terminal.
    upload_2020-6-29_14-43-31.jpg
    A better fit is a male terminal without insulation but with heat shrink.
     
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  9. Jun 29, 2020 at 11:47 AM
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    This is the connector to the turn signal on a vehicle with LED's
    upload_2020-6-29_14-45-29.jpg
    So one per side to mate to the harness. Wire tap (wedge) for each side.
    Leave the original turn & drl, parking, ground connector with only the parking wire de-pinned. This one to be re-pinned in the new connector H16 (one per side also)
     
  10. Jun 29, 2020 at 11:51 AM
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    :eek::eek::eek: :facepalm::facepalm::facepalm:
     
  11. Jun 29, 2020 at 12:09 PM
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    There are posi-taps, "vampire" taps, etc. He can even build a harness, parts are available.
    upload_2020-6-29_15-8-56.jpg
    You should buy him the parts...
     
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  12. Jun 29, 2020 at 12:12 PM
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    If your going to do it, take the time to do it right !!
    Use all factory connectors, plugs, wire terminals, etc - make it look like to came from the factory
    with those lights installed - just my opinion
     
  13. Jun 29, 2020 at 12:15 PM
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    That is the plan, I'm actually very meticulous when it comes to wiring, I just need to sink in all the information that caribe is sharing with me since he's the expert. Good thing is that I don't need to cut any factory wires If I'm just tapping into everything.
     
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    Got it, I need some time to let all the information sink in.

    I need to buy plenty of cable, connector, wedge taps, fuse tap (for the ign), H17, H14, H15 connectors correct?

    At this point man if you make this harness I would pay you for your time and connections and I would just do the tapping portion since you're the expert.

    I'm going to try to do it myself but I'd be more comfortable if you make the harness. If it works you can profit from the harness, bunch of people is waiting on this haha.

    I really appreciate your time and patience.
     
  16. Jun 29, 2020 at 4:33 PM
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    The added caps to seal the side marker lamps of the removed headlamp can be repurposed for the needed parking light input in connector H16 & H17 (90980-10868) so what really remains is the TURN tap to each Headlamp and the DRL input. So 2 wires to each headlamp.
     
  17. Jun 29, 2020 at 5:09 PM
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    Do you know of any website that
    Do you know of any website where I can buy these connectors?

    I'm going to send you over a schematic of what I understand I have to do.
     
  18. Jun 29, 2020 at 5:11 PM
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    The terminals and seals for them is on the post#43
     
  19. Jul 1, 2020 at 8:57 PM
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    Here is the re-used TURN & DRL/Parking/Ground Connector:

    upload_2020-7-1_23-57-17.jpg
     
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  20. Jul 2, 2020 at 9:43 AM
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    Got it.
     

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