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Looking for always hot and hot only when truck is running wires to tap under the dash?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Eden4x2, Jun 3, 2018.

  1. Jun 3, 2018 at 9:59 PM
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    Eden4x2

    Eden4x2 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    hi folks,

    like my title says, looking for two wires under my dash (prefereably under the driverside kick panel).

    1. I'm looking for an always hot wire or unswitched wire which is ON all the time.
    2. Also want an ACC or ON only when the truck's motor is ON (switched power).

    Can you help me? It would be great if you folks got pictures.

    Thanks!
    ~Eden
    (sorry, I haven't been here in a while, trying to wire up my dash cam)
     
  2. Jun 3, 2018 at 10:11 PM
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    JimSnell

    JimSnell Well-Known Member

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    The accessory plugs are hot only when running.
     
  3. Jun 4, 2018 at 1:38 PM
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    eldedo

    eldedo voted most likely eaten by a bear

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    I used add a fuse tap. Trailer fuse. Works just fine.
     
  4. Jun 4, 2018 at 1:43 PM
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    WorKinJoB

    WorKinJoB Well-Known Member

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    Easiest always hot is straight to the battery.
     
  5. Jun 4, 2018 at 2:11 PM
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    OdiN1701

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    This.

    ACC that I used were apparently the window motors which are in the driver kick panel area. I just used a test light to find one that was on when ACC was on.
     
  6. Jun 4, 2018 at 2:51 PM
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    vicali

    vicali Touch my camera through the fence

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    Door lock circuits are always on, but easier to just go to the batt.
     

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