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How to: AC outlet in cab + 400 Watt Anytime Mod 2nd gen

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by adriancast, Mar 28, 2014.

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  1. May 7, 2015 at 2:52 PM
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    Once I took out the center console, I kinda lost it. Took everything out, washed everything. Put some sound deadener here and there, put the carpet back, then put the rubber flooring in.
    There a few spots I don't like but I'm hoping the summer will settle everything in place
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  2. May 7, 2015 at 3:11 PM
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    Did the 400 watts anytime also !
     
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  3. May 7, 2015 at 3:12 PM
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    Did the 400w anytime while in there !
     
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  4. May 7, 2015 at 3:14 PM
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    You went above and beyond!

    For the ground did you just wrap the copper wire around the screw or did you use one of these? http://www.autotoys.com/pics/yellowringterminal1.jpg

    Or can I just splice my ground into one of the ground wires already grounded on the screw? Sorry for all the Q's, I guess I am looking for a clean/easy install. I prefer clean though, so I am willing to do a little more work if necessary.
     
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  5. May 7, 2015 at 3:26 PM
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    I think it's a pain to splice in the existing ground, and not necessary.
    I didn't use the tab in your link, I skinned 3/4" off the end, gave it the round shape to fit the ground screw, than I put soldering iron to it so it don't move when screwing back in.
    In the end, if your wire is well held(sorry for the english, frog over here), and its not everywhere "around the but, your good
     
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  6. May 7, 2015 at 3:28 PM
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  7. May 7, 2015 at 5:12 PM
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    I put a dab of locknut so the vibration doesn't loosen the nut, if you already have the ring connector, use it. If not, you can skin a bit longer than I did to go around the srcew a hole turn, a bit of locknut, good to go.
     
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  8. May 8, 2015 at 1:56 PM
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    Hmm so I did the mod on my 2011 manual, followed all procedures. But it will turn off the 400w light while at speed/rolling.
     
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  9. May 8, 2015 at 2:04 PM
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    Did you cut the Blue wire w/black strip.
     
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  10. May 8, 2015 at 2:59 PM
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    Yes, it will work with the clutch in or out, just not while rolling
     
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  11. May 11, 2015 at 11:58 AM
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    Awkward ! I didn't read the whole tread, maybe someone had similar weirdness !
     
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  12. May 12, 2015 at 3:59 PM
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    @Flhighby last question for you, can I use 18G wire for this? Also going to do 400W anytime mod while I am in there.
     
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  13. May 12, 2015 at 4:21 PM
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    16 minimum, in copper.
    Aluminum needs to be bigger, but I don't use ALU. when I don't have instant access
     
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  14. May 12, 2015 at 4:25 PM
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    I used 12 gauge
    With a 3 foot wire, I've got an "acceptable loss" of 5% power.
     
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  15. May 12, 2015 at 4:49 PM
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    Ok, thanks. I am going to the autoparts store tomorrow so i'll buy some new wire.

    Edit: My T-taps are 18-22g so I am assuming those won't work. I'll have to hold off on this until I buy some new ones on Amazon.
     
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  16. May 12, 2015 at 5:06 PM
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    Don't spill your coffee
     
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  17. May 12, 2015 at 5:10 PM
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    Some guys went with 18 AWG,
    it's up to you.
    Here's a good link
    http://www.solar-wind.co.uk/cable-sizing-DC-cables.html
     
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  18. May 12, 2015 at 5:14 PM
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    Actually, your fine with 18, made a mistake, sorry.
    I entered 3, in the length square but I thought it was in feet, but it's in meters. So 18 would a been fine for my 3 foot cable
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