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Trying to figure out Grille Lights wiring for DRL

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by hcenteno21, Jan 22, 2020.

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  1. Jan 22, 2020 at 10:10 AM
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    As the title says I just installed some grille lights on my 2020 and ideally I wanted them to come on with DRLs and headlights. After reading every post I could find here I have not found a solution. I see people have said tap to pink, or green, or both or add a fuse to headlamp etc.

    I have tried tapping to pink - It turns on with parking lights and headlights
    Add a fuse to HL low - it only turns on with headlights
    Tap to green and pink DRLs turn on parking lights
    Add a fuse to DRL - grille lights stay on all the time

    I do not want my lights on with ignition, I want them on with DRL and headlights, in case I want to turn all my lights off I still have that option.

    It seems like my only option right now is to maybe run a switch and turn em on as I please.

    I was wondering if someone knew of a way to have them turn on in auto with DRLs and headlights! Thanks! :frusty:

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  2. Jan 22, 2020 at 10:55 AM
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  3. Jan 22, 2020 at 11:27 AM
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  4. Jan 22, 2020 at 11:38 AM
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    Fused power from tapped DRL (Green wire on harness to headlamps) goes into pin 1 of the orange connector.
    Fused power from Low Beam (Blue wire on harness to headlamps) goes to into pin 3
    Pin 2 goes to Grill Lamp (+)
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    The 3 slot connector is not weather-resistant, so it need to be inside the fuse box or covered with silicone tape.
     
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  5. Jan 22, 2020 at 11:40 AM
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    The Black should be Blue...
     
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  6. Jan 22, 2020 at 11:46 AM
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    This is my head lamp connector.. Is this what we are talking about?
    I have

    Green
    Pink
    Red
    White w black stripe
    solid white

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  7. Jan 22, 2020 at 11:54 AM
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  8. Jan 22, 2020 at 11:57 AM
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    So you don't cut into the harness, use an add-a-fuse on the low beam fuse. For the DRL tap, you could open the small fuse box next to the Main Engine fuse box and insert a wire underneath and next to the DRL relay pin 5.
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    The box comes off pulling up, it has 3 parts, top cover, relay tray and bottom cover.
     
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  9. Jan 22, 2020 at 12:14 PM
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    Going to try this now, thanks!
     
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    Ok so what happens when I do

    Add a fuse to low beam
    Wire tap to DRL pin 5 is

    When DRLs are on headlights are also on. Like it's bridging it together. As soon as I remove wire from relay head lights come off, but so do grille lights.
     
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    Where is the diode...?

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    lol I am sorry I don't understand.. Do I add a diode? And if so which kind? Thanks a ton for your time!
     
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  13. Jan 22, 2020 at 2:56 PM
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    Post #2 has the info on the parts
     
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  14. Jan 22, 2020 at 3:07 PM
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    I do appreciate it, it's just a bit hard to understand I am still confused

    I get now I need a diode so do I just buy 82345-32010 diode and use that to wire it? Do I need two of those?

    What would the orange connector 90980-11070 be ?

    I will be more than happy to send you something for all your help :spending:
     
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    Diode goes into orange connector. The diode is a dual kind. You'll need some terminals that go inside the connector to mate the dual diode.

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    What fuse do your Grill lights use?
     
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  17. Jan 22, 2020 at 3:23 PM
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    These grille lights did not come with fuse, I am using an add a fuse with 2 10a to the headlamp fuse
     
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  18. Jan 22, 2020 at 3:27 PM
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    Lower the top fuse to 5A...and add a fuse holder (5A) to the DRL tap...
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    For your consideration, an alternate method.

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    lol im overwhelmed! I am going to try top method just bc I kinda wrapped my head around it
     
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