Mod questions

I would like to do the map light mod to where they turn on when the dome light turns on. I have found 3 am rectifier diodes and was wondering if these are good to use for this mod or if there is a specific size I should use. The thread on this does not specify. Any help would be great!!

 

You read through this thread? http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/technical-chat/4838-cheap-free-mods-3.html#post45991

I'm not sure on diode specs. I know it's just there to make the electricity flow in one direction only. The power for the map and dome lights isn't that great so probably any diode would work. But you could PM PB2themax to double check. He's the one that came up with it.

 

Here is the ones i used http://www.radioshack.com/product/i...origkw=6A+diode&kw=6a+diode&parentPage=search

 

Thanks for everyones help. You must use a 6 amp/ 50 volt diode. Anything smaller won't allow enough juice to get through.

 

For What it's worth...
I used a 1A/50V diode because, well, it was lying around the house, and it works well.

I also eliminated soldering onto the map light by getting a new pigtail from the dealer. Installed it into the third (empty) slot on the switch. Maybe a bit overkill, but I'm a perfectionist and the factory look is so much better than the redneck way!