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Pop&Lock PL8525 Power source?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by 22Arggh, Aug 10, 2019.

  1. Aug 10, 2019 at 11:58 AM
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    I'm installing the Pop&Lock
    $112 PL8525 Power Tailgate Lock for Toyota Tacoma (Power Lock Add-on Kit)
    PL8525 tailgate actuator.

    There are a lot of wiring harnesses in and near the tailgate. Wondering if anyone's found one to tap into that's constant. I'd like to avoid running the PL power cable all the way up front i possible.

    Anyone know of a constant power source near the tailgate to tap into?

    2015 Tacoma Crew Cab.

    Thanks!
     
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  2. Aug 10, 2019 at 8:27 PM
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    The actuator needs power from the door lock/unlock in order to function properly. DC flow changes direction from lock to unlock. Are you adding a tailgate lock/unlock switch?
     
    caribe makaira, Aug 10, 2019
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  3. Aug 11, 2019 at 6:17 AM
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    ARE cap, wade inchannel vent visors, weathertec floor mats, ranch hand grill guard, tuffy security boxes in bed, lockable tailgate handle. Still have stuff that needs to be installed and still have stuff ordered lol.
    you need to tap into 2 wires behind drivers side kick panel and run wires to tail gate.
    i forget which wires right now
     
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  4. Aug 11, 2019 at 6:19 AM
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    if you want let me know and i can look later for you which wires
     
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  5. Aug 11, 2019 at 7:40 AM
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    Passenger side for unlock on 2nd FOB press
     
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  6. Aug 11, 2019 at 8:30 AM
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    Ok, thanks. And cool, any non-driver door makes sense for 2nd button fob.

    Was hoping there was an unused source in/near the tailgate for an option I didn’t buy. That was the case for the backup camera I added a few years ago. There was a harness just sitting there ready to go.
     
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  7. Aug 11, 2019 at 8:46 AM
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    upload_2019-8-11_11-46-36.jpg
     
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  8. Aug 11, 2019 at 9:33 AM
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    You could ask @KTJO 4x4 to make you a T harness so you don't cut the OEM wires.
    upload_2019-8-11_12-33-26.jpg
     
    caribe makaira, Aug 11, 2019
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  9. Aug 12, 2019 at 1:22 AM
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