Convert manual window crank to power window

Looking into converting my manual cranking window into power windows. Anyone has a full detail write up on a 1st gen tacoma?? Preferably a 1999 Tacoma. Any help an advice is much appreciated! Also looking for recommedations on which brand an model to buy the power window conversion kit!

 

There are plenty of threads. Use the search feature it took 10 seconds to find this thread I'm taking a quote from.

@BartMaster1234

That should be enough to get you started on the right path.

 

I used 2004 Double Cab Limited door components to convert my 1998 Extended Cab. My truck came with manual locks, windows, and mirrors and I converted them all to power with OEM parts.

Here’s my write up. https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ofit-conversion-build-thread-write-up.455447/

I’ve made and sold a few conversion systems, but I haven’t had the time to do anymore recently.

My system plugs directly into the kick panel connectors and adapts to the OEM door harnesses.

Here’s the last system I made. The customer ordered it for power windows, and keyless entry. You can see connectors IH1 and IH2. Missing are connectors IL1 and IL2 which control the speakers, courtesy light, and power mirrors.

 

I get to feeling some kinda way when I see @BartMaster1234 Diagrams.

 

Think I spent a whole night drawing up that main power door schematic. That is the brain of my whole system.

Full size render is on that thread I linked.

 

Its clear as day, I should NEVER wire anything in my life.

 

Aw c’mon, it’s not that bad. It’s great fun. Wiring is my favorite thing to do. I make automotive wiring harnesses for a living.

 

That looks like a bad plate of noodles to me. Idk breh.

 

This is what the inside of my first control box looks like.



When I started making my own retrofit system, I just went into the FSM and started tracing each circuit and labeling each wire.





Here’s the power window master switch schematic.



And the power door lock system.



And some of the power door schematics from the FSM that I adapted for my diagrams.

 

@BartMaster1234 Thanks for all the pics an detailed info!! I'm not too sure i can handle this job myself so i will have a friend who is more electrically inclined then me to help me get through this.

 

This is easy enough for me! LOL

 

i bought a kit from ebay was easy and cheap i have like 6 months with it and no problems

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Universal-...c:g:yDgAAOSwRjxb7rxH:rk:1:pf:1&frcectupt=true

 

I did this all the hard way. I wanted OEM everything so I used all OEM parts and all OEM wiring (in exception of my own wiring).

If you use those universal window or lock kits it’s far easier.

 

Awesome! I like easier haha i might pull the trigger on this one!

 

Ya i think i might go for the universal kit. Going all OEM is not that much of priority for me. But i reallu appriciate the effort an knowledge you shared with me. Who knows i might change my mind one day an opt to go OEM too haha

 

how much would you charge for a harness? I have a 1995 Tacoma with the doors from a 2001 with power

 

Starts at $600

 

And royalties to @mechanicjon

 

Why make it difficult on yourself when you can use the red green method?