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Tail light mod (both lights used as brake and signals)?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Chris.taco.2016, Jan 22, 2017.

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  1. Nov 21, 2017 at 9:12 AM
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    Does anyone have a link to male and female adapters that I could use to wire up the Diode dynamics t as t module so that I don't have to cut/splice/solder to oem wires? I prefer, if possible, to make a harness so it's plug and play.
     
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    Run a search on eBay,or Amazon. I saw some that I think will work.
     
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    If anyone is looking to do this mod Diode Dynamics is having a black friday sale. Use code BLACKFRIDAY for 20% off.
     
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  4. Nov 21, 2017 at 1:54 PM
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    Of course after I already purchased it lol
     
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    I was thinking the same thing. I asked earlier in the thread and got no suggestions to build a no-cut harness. If you come up with anything please let me know.
    Right now I am trying to see if I can do a no-cut splice at the 7 pin trailer connector. I figure that a single male and female at this location gets all the rear light functions....

     
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    I cannot find connectors for the socket connection, but was thinking the same thing in ordering a trailer kit that has the connectors
     
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  8. Nov 22, 2017 at 5:14 AM
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    FWIW.. I bought a T harness from Amazon when I put on my tailgate bar. It was a M/F 7 that when between the stock harness and trailer plugs and had a 4 pin trailer plug on a tail. I belive this is the one I got, even though it does not say it works for Taco it does.
    $34 Tekonsha 118384 T-One T-Connector Harness,4-Way Fla
    https://www.amazon.com/Tekonsha-118...356317&sr=1-1&keywords=hidden+hitch+t+harness

    Good luck with your mods. I am still hoping @mesojdm , or someone, does a no cut harness with the switchback signal on the reverse bucket and full brake above in the near future. If not I will work a bit harder to find the proper plugs and make my own after March18 or so.
     
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  9. Nov 22, 2017 at 7:37 AM
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    "T"-ing off the trailer harness would work, but you are still in the same boat trying to source the male end connectors to go back into the tail light. I use the stock socket adapters and solder to the inside.
     
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    That's a good idea to purchase oem sockets and solder to inside. I have emailed TRD Sparks to see if they would be able to sell just the connectors and awaiting an answer
     
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    That would be great. OEM connectors from a dealer (assuming I pulled the right PNs) are all in the $8/connector range from what I have seen, and it's just too much for me to justify.
     
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    The turn signal connector part number is 90980-11020 that connects to the harness that was provided to me from TRD Sparks. Here is a link I found to that part

    https://www.sparksparts.com/oem-parts/toyota-housing-connector-f-9098011020

    So if I did the math right, it would be approx $60 for 4 of the above part to connect to the harness on both sides for the brake and signal and then for 4 socket parts to connect to bulbs.
     
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    So for those of use waiting for your magic and skills.... you ARE making a no cut, switchback setup. Right @mesojdm
    :boink:

    :D
     
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    I agree lol
     
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    Maybe. Just not at the top of my mod list right now. There are 2 routes I need to brainstorm for a PNP setup.

    1) Source the male OEM Brake/Turn signal connectors so they would plug into the stock light bulb sockets that are mounted in the tail light
    (I have an abundance of the female connectors so that's not an issue.
    2)Replace both OEM bulb sockets(brake/turn) with a universal t20 socket adapter, thus not having to worry about finding the OEM male connectors.(although female factory connectors would still be utilized to plug into the vehicle side)

    Here is a picture showing how I adapt the Turn signal connector(black), how I solder to the brake connector(grey), and the 3d Printed cap I designed to plug the old hole at the top.(since I am running switchbacks at the bottom)
    [​IMG]
     
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    I think I'll be making both tail lights as brake lights, and have switchbacks for reverse for the turn signal as well....I have access to OE Toyota parts so I'll eventually make a plug and play harness, hopefully there's enough room behind the taillight
     
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  19. Nov 30, 2017 at 10:18 PM
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    Plan to wire mine up on Monday. I have heard mixed reviews, but should I put a resistor on blinker side to eliminate hyper flash?
     
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