1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

Switch wired wrong lite on switch turns on when truck is off and other way as well...

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Healyj7, Sep 25, 2016.

  1. Sep 25, 2016 at 7:16 PM
    #1
    Healyj7

    Healyj7 [OP] 2010TRD Cape Cod

    Joined:
    Oct 7, 2015
    Member:
    #166015
    Messages:
    305
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jason
    Cape cod MA
    Vehicle:
    2010 Tacoma 4x4 crew cab...
    Led third brake light All bulbs changed to LED Blue... Bed cover Extra tie downs in bed Borla 3' aftermarket excuast Blacked out front grill Smoked front lights White turn/running lights Bed security Mod 2 inch front lift and level with bilstein front and rear shocks... 1 Inch wheel spacers BF Goodrich AT tires 270/75/17
    So I replaced a switch today the off road store hada put a three prong rocker I just got my aftermarket TRAY LIGHT switch that has 5 prongs.... The problem is it will turn on and off the LEDs in my cupholders but the only time the LED in the switch lights up is when I have the truck off.... When it's on it shuts off but still operates the cup holder LED lights. I have tried so many different fuses under the box near stearingwheel which one should I use one is already taken up to power the USB port in rear of truck center con sole any help.... Here is a picture of the switch on when truck is off.... And a picture of the switch what fuse do I use? I have tried like 5-6 different ones the aux power is taken up with a tap a fuse and this tape a fuse has no home... I also am using a 15 amp fuse it's just 5 LED cupholder lights could that be why I am blowing the cig port fuses? First pic is of eBay pic of back of switch what goes where and if tap a fuse is a no go where do I get power? Second is of current setup I jumped the two grounds together then ran one to tape a fuse to like 6 different spots I am running a 15 amp fuse and blowing cig port fuses could that be connected?the power out to led lights...third pic is of eBay store back of switch pic??? Helpimage.jpg light on truck off turn truck on light goes off image.jpg image.jpg
     
    This site contains affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
    #1
  2. Sep 25, 2016 at 8:54 PM
    #2
    caribe makaira

    caribe makaira Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 13, 2011
    Member:
    #51121
    Messages:
    11,796
    Gender:
    Male
    Caribbean, Puerto Rico
    Vehicle:
    05 PreRunner TRD Offroad AutoTrans
    Hood Struts, My version Fogs always ON, Map & Overhead Light Mod,
  3. Sep 25, 2016 at 9:05 PM
    #3
    Catcrazed

    Catcrazed Love is Dogs and Toyotas

    Joined:
    May 12, 2011
    Member:
    #56529
    Messages:
    1,966
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Bryan
    Central Oregon
    Vehicle:
    3rd Gen Flatbed 3.4
    91 Flatbed, 4.88's, ARBs, SAS, 3.4 Swap, 35s, M8000, lots lights, Aux tank, Protech
    No offense but your questions are really hard to fallow.
    Try making a new sentence for each one.
    But here is how you wire a 5 prong carling switch.
    20160925_210329.jpg
     
  4. Sep 25, 2016 at 9:16 PM
    #4
    Healyj7

    Healyj7 [OP] 2010TRD Cape Cod

    Joined:
    Oct 7, 2015
    Member:
    #166015
    Messages:
    305
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jason
    Cape cod MA
    Vehicle:
    2010 Tacoma 4x4 crew cab...
    Led third brake light All bulbs changed to LED Blue... Bed cover Extra tie downs in bed Borla 3' aftermarket excuast Blacked out front grill Smoked front lights White turn/running lights Bed security Mod 2 inch front lift and level with bilstein front and rear shocks... 1 Inch wheel spacers BF Goodrich AT tires 270/75/17
    Sorry about the writing I get in home IV for my treatments during the week at night and it's a lot of meds... I did that work in the Am and know stuck in bed on my IV. If you want it might be better to write u in the morning. Any info will get me started I don't sleep!!!
     
  5. Sep 25, 2016 at 9:18 PM
    #5
    Healyj7

    Healyj7 [OP] 2010TRD Cape Cod

    Joined:
    Oct 7, 2015
    Member:
    #166015
    Messages:
    305
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jason
    Cape cod MA
    Vehicle:
    2010 Tacoma 4x4 crew cab...
    Led third brake light All bulbs changed to LED Blue... Bed cover Extra tie downs in bed Borla 3' aftermarket excuast Blacked out front grill Smoked front lights White turn/running lights Bed security Mod 2 inch front lift and level with bilstein front and rear shocks... 1 Inch wheel spacers BF Goodrich AT tires 270/75/17
    Yes those Arrows are a jumper...
     
  6. Sep 25, 2016 at 9:20 PM
    #6
    Catcrazed

    Catcrazed Love is Dogs and Toyotas

    Joined:
    May 12, 2011
    Member:
    #56529
    Messages:
    1,966
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Bryan
    Central Oregon
    Vehicle:
    3rd Gen Flatbed 3.4
    91 Flatbed, 4.88's, ARBs, SAS, 3.4 Swap, 35s, M8000, lots lights, Aux tank, Protech
    Its all right I did it a lot when I was newer on the forum to.
    Just use the enter bar that way each thing is a separate line makes it a lot easier to read.
    Hope you feel better.
     
  7. Sep 25, 2016 at 9:24 PM
    #7
    Catcrazed

    Catcrazed Love is Dogs and Toyotas

    Joined:
    May 12, 2011
    Member:
    #56529
    Messages:
    1,966
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Bryan
    Central Oregon
    Vehicle:
    3rd Gen Flatbed 3.4
    91 Flatbed, 4.88's, ARBs, SAS, 3.4 Swap, 35s, M8000, lots lights, Aux tank, Protech
    It looks like you have the hot jumper to the ground, that would be why your blowing fuses.
    look at the pic I posted. Both of the top prongs are ground.
    middle is hot in, bottom hot out. and other bottom is the blue back light for the switch when it is off.
    If you only want the light on when the key is on your jumper will go from 2 to 6 on the diagram.
     
  8. Sep 25, 2016 at 9:26 PM
    #8
    Catcrazed

    Catcrazed Love is Dogs and Toyotas

    Joined:
    May 12, 2011
    Member:
    #56529
    Messages:
    1,966
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Bryan
    Central Oregon
    Vehicle:
    3rd Gen Flatbed 3.4
    91 Flatbed, 4.88's, ARBs, SAS, 3.4 Swap, 35s, M8000, lots lights, Aux tank, Protech
    Or if you wanted the switch covers pop off.
    You could put your tray light cover on the 3 prong switch if wanted.
     
  9. Sep 25, 2016 at 9:41 PM
    #9
    caribe makaira

    caribe makaira Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 13, 2011
    Member:
    #51121
    Messages:
    11,796
    Gender:
    Male
    Caribbean, Puerto Rico
    Vehicle:
    05 PreRunner TRD Offroad AutoTrans
    Hood Struts, My version Fogs always ON, Map & Overhead Light Mod,

Products Discussed in

To Top