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Help SR5 switchback wiring

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by SR/PRO-TACO, Oct 15, 2020.

  1. Oct 15, 2020 at 5:56 AM
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    SR/PRO-TACO

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    Ok y’all so I’m doing a set of custom headlights for my Tacoma SR. I have halos from athretrofitsource and Meso customs led side marker. GTR lighting switchbacks for my “DRL” and GTR HEADLIGHTS. I want everything to function as white all the time unless I use my turn signals or hazards. Anyone know how I should wire them WITHOUT HYPER FLASH. THANKS WO MUCH I APPRECATE IT!!!

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  2. Oct 15, 2020 at 6:58 AM
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    I just ordered that pry tool based on your post, thanks for that!
    - good luck on your project.
     
  3. Oct 15, 2020 at 7:16 AM
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    Kairide

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    Here’s the switchback setup I just did on my SR5.
    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/sr5-bhlm-retrofit.689576/#post-24349585
    To be honest, I’d return the GTR headlights and do a proper retrofit. I’d also go with Diode Dynamics halos, they have 4 wires, unlike the Profile Pivot halos which only have 3. The extra wire allows you to dim the halos when the parking lights or headlights are on. The profile pivot halos will be on full brightness all the time, not so good at night.
    Since the Meso side markers are Diode Dynamics light strips, they’re wired the same way as the DD halos, I believe which would make the installation easier. You’d have halos and side markers with the same wiring to configure.
    With an SR5 since the DRL and turn signals are wired together, it makes it more difficult.
    In a nutshell, tap the DRL/Turn signal for white DRLs and than the rear signals for turn signals. That way you get white as DRLs and only amber when the signal is turned on.
    To prevent hyperflashing you’ll probably need resistors. I connected mine and ended up not needing them. I have Meso stage 1 TTL1 in the rear and 4 halos in the front.

    Edit: Adding Useful Threads
    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...hts-to-2020-full-led-headlights.673566/page-4

    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...t-drl-led-in-headlights.682995/#post-24076223
     
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