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ECT Mod -- ON ALL the time

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by MESO, Oct 18, 2016.

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  1. Aug 18, 2019 at 5:38 AM
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    Was thinking the same thing. Competition is ok, but posting this in another’s thread isn’t.
     
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  3. Aug 18, 2019 at 7:16 AM
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    This is the thread that made me look for something plug and play for the perm ECT mode. Not sure how I'm hijacking this tread Kanye style, read the subject.

    Btw - 45$ got it to my house , no hacking up my taco..
     
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  4. Aug 18, 2019 at 7:27 AM
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    Anyone know of any connectors for sale somewhere to make a pnp harness for the cigarette lighter plug?
     
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  5. Aug 18, 2019 at 9:55 AM
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  6. Oct 18, 2019 at 8:37 PM
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  8. Nov 21, 2019 at 4:38 AM
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    No, it is set up for our needs from the manufacturer. Yeah I agree, this thing has a lot of nice features I almost feel like I'm wasting it's full potential by only using it as a timer to trip 1 small relay.
     
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  9. Feb 16, 2020 at 12:31 PM
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    Thanks for the write up, less than $20 and i am up and running. i know you do a lot of R&D which saves us regular guys time and money. Its also why i am a MESO customer lol. seriously, thanks big time. did the bypass switch like someone else did.


    for those that dont know, you can still turn off the ECT with the button so no need to really run a bypass switch, i had some and it was too easy so i did it.

    this hack allows ECT on all the time, just press the ECT button if you want it off. Great hack - great idea , cheap and easy.

    thanks everyone who contributed to this
     
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  10. Feb 16, 2020 at 3:53 PM
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    just ran across this today, thing is the mod has not been available for purchase on this forum for a long time. i did get mine on the 2nd MESSO run but good to know there are available on e-bay. bookmarked it.
     
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  11. Feb 16, 2020 at 4:05 PM
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  12. Feb 16, 2020 at 4:18 PM
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    the original post has easy DIY option so no aftermarket needed, Meso didnt have any on his site that i could find

    the mod on the OP is super easy, the power surge TRL is only $10 and a relay is $5. just did mine today, took 20 min. super easy
     
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    You can do it for 20 bucks.

    https://www.amazon.com/PAC-TR-7-Uni...mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=tr7&qid=1581909896&sr=8-3
    $9 EHDIS Car Relay 4 Pin 12v 40amp Spst Model No.: JD2912-1H-12VDC 40A 14VDC, Auto Switches & Starters,Pack of 2
    https://www.amazon.com/Ehdis-Relay-..._11?keywords=12v+relay&qid=1581909990&sr=8-11

    Just follow this diagram.

    hJ0LdZll.jpg

    I did the mod last fall and all I had to buy was the Pac-Tr7 module because I had an old remote starter parts unit laying around and got the relay and some wires and connectors from it.
     
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  15. Feb 19, 2020 at 12:03 AM
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    Do you know if I can also use the tr-7 as a trigger for a front cam if I wanted to install one, so using that one tr-7 for both the cam and the ECT mod?
     
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  16. Feb 19, 2020 at 3:40 AM
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    use this if you want a front camera, i think mine was 125 with TW promo code. search it. this module took 5 min to install , complete plug and play and no switches needed.
     
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  17. Feb 19, 2020 at 7:02 AM
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    This module has many features but I think the best solution is as @harbrown suggested above.

    Only there are better prices.

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/RFCC-TTG2-...oyota-Touch-2-Entune-/254504050658?nav=SEARCH

    And
    $149 RFCC TTG2 Car Camera Control Switch System for Toyota Touch 2/Entune Front View Camera Adapter
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DKH6J4W

    I bought it through eBay because of the free shipping.

    This is the post about the front anytime Cam setup.

    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/car-solutions-reverse-anytime-front-camera-install.604733/
     
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  18. Feb 19, 2020 at 10:04 AM
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    I'm waiting for them to release a version that works with the 2020.
     
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  19. Feb 19, 2020 at 10:12 AM
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    That ECT mode seems to fix most tacoma AT "complaints". Nice to have it on all the time. Very cool OP.

    Now, if we could only wire up a single red button which simultaneously turns on the ECT, hazard lights, LED off road light bars, E-locker, wipers, and the stereo to blast Pantera at full blast...Now thattttttttttttt, would be cool.
     
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    I'm using the red button to pickup milk from the market:mudding:
     
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