Super Ultimate 3rd Brake Light Build

do you have more info? details?

i have the unit wired and ready, but connecting to the truck has been holding me back for that reason ^. if you have a specific relay and wiring diagram or similar handy, would you please share? if i get that part square then i'm ready to go with it.

 

No diagram, it’s about as basic as it gets. you can pickup the power from the factory switch from behind the drivers kick panel. If you look at the Toyota OEM install pdf for cargo lights, it shows you that power. Simply run that to the coil of a relay and the other side of the coil to earth. Then run power from battery (through fuse) to the contact of the relay, and the other side of the contact up to the light. (Ran that on passenger side of vehicle). When you put in the light, simply use the OEM brake light power (not cargo power or earth). Then use your new cargo power and use your own earth. There is a good earth by the rear seatbelt anchor. Personally recommend you use AWG 18 or lower wire.

 

thank you. i have the wire and planned to use the seatbelt anchor so I'm good there. which relay did you use?

 

I'll give you $5 if you draw this on a big chief tablet and post

 

Please!!!!

 

Got the BD4 in Thanks @MESO you were right it was alot of sanding but very happy with the final result.

 

It’s a lab out of love. And that turned out killer!

 

I’ll draw something up and post. Use any 12v relay that has appropriate contact amps, standard automotive is way more than adequate for this. So that’s probably your best option as it’ll match all the other relays.

 

Here you go.

 

I dont see factory switch ma I missing something?

 

"Tap power for cargo lights from drivers side kick panel" this is AFTER the factory switch. So factory cargo switch will work exactly as before, but using the new circuit.

Per previous reply, look at the Toyota bedight install PDF for the exact wire (it's different for double & extended cabs) Page 13 in below link.
http://toyotaparts.sparkstoyota.com/install/00016-35087inst.pdf

 

Yup installed those thanks so much !

 

Why not just relay the brake lights as well?

 

Go back to a previous post that's explained. They both cause interference with the keyfob, but it's only the cargo that are on and therefor causing a problem when you lock the doors, so there is no real need for the brake lights. But if for some reason you need to lock / unlock with brake lights on, then you should absolutely run the brake lights through a relay.

 

unexpected entrainment of the day. been told i have an odd sense of humor..

 

Does anybody know if the new MESO brake light setup that is in development will have the same issue with causing interference while locking the truck? For now I just turn the bed lights to off all the time and only turn them on when I need to use them. That seems to limit the interference for the most part. Just curious if when he releases the new setup with the different lights if it will cause the same problem?

 

Damn, I need to catch up on this thread. Mine has pretty bad interference

 

Anyone know where I can purchase a plug n play harness to install a Meso brake light?

 

Noticed today that I have cracks in almost all my KC Cyclone lenses with water condensation in all. Everything is still working okay. But I need some new lenses.
Has anyone ever found a place to buy lenses only? Or a fix to stop them from cracking?

 

I have this exact same problem with these exact same lights. But my lights don't work any longer...only some of the LEDs shine. I asked Stew if the housing could be causing it, but he said no. Sounds like maybe the bolts were too tight or something. I just submitted a warranty claim with KC.