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Repurpose some unused "switch holes" in my dash/console

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by ToyBliss, Mar 9, 2022.

  1. Mar 9, 2022 at 7:14 PM
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    ToyBliss

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    I want to repurpose some unused "switch holes" in my dash/console and wonder if anyone else has had success doing so.
    I want to try to use the factory switches to keep a tidy look and likely they will simply snap into place. We have a 2021 TRD OffRoad DCSB V6 6MT and there are places for three switches to operate options we don't have, low in the center-console-area. Not necessarily in order: BSM main switch, ECT PWR mode switch, and Intuitive Parking Assist switch, ranging in price from $19 to $140 each. They would be pretty easy to reach by removing the POS "Infotainment" head.
    Does anybody know the functions of said switches? In other words, ON-OFF, momentary, SPST, SPDT, DPDT, etc? The factory switches are probably going to be limited to pretty low current which means I will need to utilize relays for serious power use...
    I sure don't want to order expensive switches that I can't operate (play with) and see the terminal layout before shelling out the big bucks.
    Thoughts (or pictures!) would be appreciated.
    Thanks!
     
  2. Mar 9, 2022 at 7:20 PM
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    You can get custom switches to fit there with various options.
    Try
    https://www.ch4x4.com/

    or

    https://www.aironboard.com/online/products/switches/toyota-push-switches.html
     
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    22 Barcelona Red TRDOR 6MT worth the wait !! Hang in there !!
    We really have it good with all the ready made products available to fit!
     
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  5. Mar 10, 2022 at 8:35 AM
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    VERY cool! Thanks!
     
  7. Mar 10, 2022 at 8:36 AM
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    Again, VERY cool! Thanks!
     

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