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Help with size of wire for mods.

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by tim58, Jul 9, 2009.

  1. Jul 9, 2009 at 5:40 PM
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    tim58

    tim58 [OP] Member

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    Hello all,
    I am new to this.
    I have a silver 2006 Tacoma Double cab, with a long bed.
    I haven't really done much to the truck yet, however wanted to try the domelight and map light mod, but was wondering what gauge of wire you all would recomend.
    Also which method is the simplest one you have seen for the fog light mod.
    Thanks,
    -Tim
     
  2. Jul 9, 2009 at 5:55 PM
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    bigmooze

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    Try some 336AL, possibly 556AL, that should be plenty big enough :D

    Just kidding... I believe most of the wiring installed at the factory is 16 gauge. Perhaps someone can confirm this? 16 should be ample for interior lights. (It's good for about 10 A safely). I have used 14 and 16 for my mods., except for some #10AWG for my auxiliary fuse panel.

    Hope that helps.
     
  3. Jul 10, 2009 at 3:39 AM
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    RCBS

    RCBS How long you willing to tolerate this crap??

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    i went with option one. a little more involved, but no BS visible in the fuse panel. the hardest part is getting the fuse box open. once you get it apart, it takes only seconds to do this mod.
     
  4. Jul 11, 2009 at 7:17 AM
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    Thanks
     

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