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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by JAHGB2, Oct 4, 2018.

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  1. Oct 4, 2018 at 2:15 PM
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    Hey guys,

    I have 2010 TRD that I bought used a year ago and noticed that the 4WD selector switch on the dash does not illuminate at night when the other instrument/dash lights are on. Is it supposed to light up? Nothing in the below image lights up. I'm wondering if I have a bad fuse or if this never lit up.

    Thanks.

    I'm referring to this switch:
    tacoma_4x4_selector.jpg
     
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  2. Oct 4, 2018 at 2:17 PM
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  3. Oct 4, 2018 at 2:17 PM
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    On other Toyotas it does. Toyota cheaped out with the taco. From the factory, it doesn't light up, but it's easy to modify it so it will.
     
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  4. Oct 4, 2018 at 2:20 PM
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    I've done that mod a couple years ago

     
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  6. Oct 4, 2018 at 2:25 PM
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    Looks good. Thanks for sharing the pic and info!
     
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    @rcbs204 used to sell the boards. Not sure if he still does.
     
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    I went a cheaper route on mine i ran a led lights from the ac controls and stuffed it in the whole where the bulb goes. Its not as bright as the pic above but it is illuminated
     
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    Any option for a 2015?
     
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  12. Oct 4, 2018 at 6:04 PM
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    Nope unfortunately.
     
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    Well, that sucks now doesn't it....

    Thanks for the quick reply @rcbs204
     
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    Wish there was a plug and play light up 4WD switch. Not good with electric work :(
     
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    My mod is not hard at all, if you buy the little posi-tap connectors you can just tap into the connections. No soldering required.
     
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  16. Oct 5, 2018 at 5:44 AM
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    RickG It seemed like a good idea at the time...

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    rcbs204 is absolutely right. This is a very easy mod, and the directions to do it are great. The new board drops in with just one screw and, if you do what I did to the switch, you won't need to solder anything and it stays completely removable.


    You can do this. :)
     
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    haha. no doubt!
     
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    Good point, I forget about that little brown connector. My new solid core wire will lend itself really well to that installation method.
     
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    Thanks guys. Ima bite the bullet and try to do it. Gotta get my next paycheck first though to order :D
     
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