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Under radio switch panel

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by metrick1215, Mar 6, 2014.

  1. Mar 10, 2014 at 8:57 AM
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    kd8bao

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    I am working on the overhead sunglasses holder switch panel. I am going to use all lifetime LEDs switches. I have them laid out and cut now just waiting for the balance of the switches to arrive. I'm going to pull one 6 conductor line for the outputs and then a battery/ign and ground. Pics to follow in New thread

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  2. Mar 10, 2014 at 9:28 AM
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    Why didn't you get a switch plate? It would have saved you the hassle of cut out each individual hole and possibly misaligning a hole. At least with the switch plate you cut one rectangular hole and it snaps right in
     
  3. Mar 10, 2014 at 9:53 AM
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  4. Mar 11, 2014 at 5:17 PM
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    I will have the switches tomorrow. Everything should be nice and straight. If it doesnt work I will grab a back plate. I think the end result will look more factory. Will keep posted
     
  5. Mar 12, 2014 at 8:16 PM
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    Here is the finished panel

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  6. Mar 13, 2014 at 8:00 AM
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    Very nicely done!! Can you open up your sunglass holder so we can see how you have the wires situated in there?
     
  7. Mar 13, 2014 at 12:39 PM
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    Yeah once I start wiring it up I will pull it out.

    So I had some down time.
    First has switch only
    Second is loose wiring
    Third is snugged and tied wires
    Last is with whips and ends

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  8. Mar 13, 2014 at 12:40 PM
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    Then once I get it in and wired I will get pics open and routed.
     
  9. Mar 13, 2014 at 12:40 PM
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    Looks good!
     
  10. Mar 13, 2014 at 1:25 PM
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    metrick1215

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    well crap, i really dont want to hack my sunglasses holder because i use mine.. (but i really like your setup)or spend 100 + switches.. haha... im gonna do some brain storming... really i want to just add two switches because im thinking of adding two seat heaters in my truck this year and a bass knob.. I may hack the shifter surround for the seat heater switchs and, pop out the plastic piece for the 4x4 switch for the bass knob...
     
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  11. Mar 14, 2014 at 7:46 AM
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    I used mine all the time also. Now I just lay them on dash. They stay put for the most part. Just send me the cubby, I will hack it up, lol :D
     

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