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DB Customz grill lighting wiring help?!

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by GeneGo, Jan 12, 2021.

  1. Jan 14, 2021 at 7:40 PM
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    PSA: use caution when using a scotch-lock for tapping DRL.

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  2. Jan 14, 2021 at 8:23 PM
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    :rofl: Vibration is a MF!
     
  4. Jan 14, 2021 at 8:36 PM
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  5. Jan 14, 2021 at 9:01 PM
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    thanks for the info! but the "power" wire on the grill wiring harness had a wire tap already installed...it unscrewed from the tap end, and the pre-installed half had a "spike", the piece that screwed off was slotted for the wire you tap into, place that wire in the slot re-insert to other half screw/tighten it up bam done! when I took it off the green wire, all that I saw was a puncture left in the green sheathing of the wire, wrapped green electrical tape around it and moved on...wish I knew what this type of wire tap was called...thanks again!
     
  6. Jan 14, 2021 at 9:09 PM
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    Posi-taps...
     
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    that'd be the one
     
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    Posi taps > scotch locks

    Use plenty of dielectric for a minimal amount of weatherproofing
     
  11. Jan 14, 2021 at 9:25 PM
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    the whole tapping thing is temporary...currently out of work, my 1st check ill be buying the stuff needed to add a fuse to INJ fuse spot in the fuse box under the hood...the tap is by no means permanent
     
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    Nbd. That post wasn't even meant for you. Just whoever stumbles upon it. I figured living in dry AZ that I'd likely be alright, but after having DRL issues, that was the culprit. De-pin, Cut back, resolder and double heat shrink solved it.
     
  13. Jan 14, 2021 at 9:30 PM
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    As long as it's not a 2TR-FE.
     
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    no problem glad you got it fixxed!
     
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    2TR-FE? what now?
     
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    You have a 4 banger then?
     
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    nope 3.5 V6
     
  18. Jan 14, 2021 at 9:37 PM
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    Then your fine for the INJ circuit tap.:D:thumbsup:
     
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    so ANY TRD model, you can get a 4 CYL?
     
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    Don't think so... But I did not look at your Taco's specs.
     
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