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Has anybody used switches from OTRATTW?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by DeerHunter06, Jan 15, 2024.

  1. Jan 15, 2024 at 10:24 PM
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    DeerHunter06

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    You need to have them provide measurements. Ive used some of their switches (reliable and well made) but the Tacoma hole required some trimming which I did with a Dremel. Just take off a little at the time till they fit snugly.
     
  3. Jan 19, 2024 at 7:04 PM
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    Do you have pictures? And where you had to trim
     
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    OTRATTW switches are great but try ch4x4 for Tacoma
     
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    I know they have some but I don’t think they have the on off on. I want to wire up a light bar to where i can have it on with the high beams, off, or just on.
     
  6. Jan 20, 2024 at 9:15 AM
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    I've used the V-series rocker switches, but not in my Tacoma. You are looking for a DPDT switch.

    On my Tacoma I used the CH4x4 switches, with some relays and Diodes to set mine up. I can individually turn them on, or enable them to turn on with the high beams. I used the diodes so the individual switches dont backfeed the other relays.
    IMG_3997.jpg

    I used some speed wire to get the wires to the underhood RMTR relay box. The diodes and switches are packed behind the Meso Customs overhead switch console.
    IMG_3992.jpg
     
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    Had to trim the innner lip where blanks or oem switches locked in. You will just have to get the new ones and try them and trim as needed. Just dont take off more than you need (a little at the time).
     
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    I’m thinking I could use the high beam wire to feed the on/off switch. Then the output of that switch is the trigger for the relay. Does that sound right?
     
  9. Mar 26, 2024 at 8:00 PM
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    Used many of them before; two or three of their models are practically a direct fit for Toyotas.
     
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    Do you have diode I should use to prohibit back flow I think I may use a double switch from CH4x4
     
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    Another question does the illumination only change to white when you have your running lights on? Or anytime you press it?
    Basically does the your highbeam switch change to white only when its pressed in, or only if your high beams come in. I hope that makes since.
     
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    The lower part of the switch illuminates with the accessory lights (the first click on the stalk) the upper part of the switch illuminates when the switch is on. The switch lighting is one of my minor gripes about those switches, it's not the best. Sometimes it's too bright. Sometimes there is bleed from the lower part to the upper part. Depends on the switch. And honestly I have not really paid attention. It's out of my field of view when driving so it's not something I notice.
    None of my switches are white. They illuminate in the color you choose at checkout.
     
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    How did you wire the diode into the wire?
     
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    Probably crimped it into a butt connector and covered with heat shrink.
     

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