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Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by wyone, Nov 10, 2018.

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  1. Jun 23, 2019 at 7:49 PM
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    Ok, thanks.
     
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  2. Jun 23, 2019 at 11:27 PM
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    panicman Everyone remain calm.

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    47A6E396-A389-49D7-BF20-F27B9C3D14BC.jpg Idk if this helps, but I installed puddle lights that turn on/off under these conditions:

    I unlock the truck with the key fob: lights ON.

    I lock the truck with key fob: lights OFF

    I stop the truck, pull the key and open the door: lights ON

    I turn the cargo light switch on: lights ON

    I turn the cargo light switch off: lights OFF

    I tapped a small pink wire in the driver side rocker panel, under the plastic door jamb trim. Obviously that’s the cargo light circuit.
     
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  3. Jun 24, 2019 at 4:05 AM
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    It’s the blue one. The pic didn’t come out very good though.

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  4. Jun 24, 2019 at 6:00 AM
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    thank you... I need to go to store and look for some lights
     
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  5. Jun 24, 2019 at 6:12 AM
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    Nice
     
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  6. Jun 24, 2019 at 6:43 AM
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    Thanks, i tested that once but couldn't remember. Then i went back to test the other wire and blew a fuse so i gave up.
     
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  7. Jun 24, 2019 at 6:15 PM
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    20190624_211016.jpg Finally got these put on today. Thanks to @madmatt for his help.
     
    NCTundra18, Jun 24, 2019
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  8. Jun 24, 2019 at 7:20 PM
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    Looks awesome! Good job! I finally got mine sorted out too!
     
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  9. Jun 24, 2019 at 7:30 PM
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    Thanks, glad you got yours working.
     
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  10. Jun 24, 2019 at 7:48 PM
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    Not a good pic but I’m headed to bed and just took a pic from upstairs.

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  11. Jun 29, 2019 at 11:41 AM
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    Since (after whining like a little byotch about not being able to get power) I finally have power wherever I want it, I decided to keep going. Today I did bed lights.

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  12. Jul 8, 2019 at 4:18 PM
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    With some help from @phabej I was able to get mine hooked up first try.

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    I ran my power through the hole in the driver panel near the back. There is a rubber grommet that I drilled a little hole I'm for the power cable. For my 19 it was the biggest pink wire with no stripes on it.

    IMG_20190705_174734.jpg

    I grounded each set of LED strips on each side and ran everything through wire loom.
     
    Ynot_tonY, Jul 8, 2019
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  13. Jul 8, 2019 at 5:40 PM
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    tinman10101 Ah cha cha cha

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    thanks to all on this thread i did this over the weekend:

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  14. Jul 8, 2019 at 7:55 PM
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    Now I just need running boards

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    I have the lights and the wire already installed for my bedlights, I just need to find time to install them.
     
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  16. Sep 3, 2019 at 12:30 PM
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    How did you ground?
     
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  17. Sep 3, 2019 at 12:45 PM
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    I grounded the LED's by using the bolts that attach my side steps to my truck. I'll try to get a pic shot tonight, but I wont be home for a while. If you message me in about 4-5 hours it will jog my memory.
     
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  18. Sep 3, 2019 at 1:01 PM
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    Ok. Thanks! I know what you are talking about.

    Truck looks great! Nice lift!
     
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    Which LED strips did you get?
     
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  20. Sep 4, 2019 at 10:26 AM
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    Damn, Ron, I believe you started a puddle light revolution. What a great thread, very helpful wiring info. Got me really thinkin about the possibilities....:thumbsup:
     
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    I bought these all from Amazon:
    $28 GS Power Pure Copper 20 AWG (American Wire Gauge) 100 ft Red & 100ft Black Bonded Zip Cord Power Speaker Cable for Car Audio Home Stereo LED Light (Also in 50 & 200ft Roll)
    20 AWG for linking the lights
    AspenTek 2835 led Strip Connector 2 pin 8mm for SMD 3528 2835 Single Color Led Light Strips
    SMD Connects for ease of use
    LEDMO® 5630 LED Strip, Daylight 300pcs SMD 5630LEDs 16.4Ft DC12V Waterproof IP65, 25Lm/LED, 2 Times Brightness Than SMD5050 LED Ribbon, LED Light Strip
    And something like this for the LED's

    I used some wire loom that I had laying around and some hotglue for extra support.

    I'm actually getting ready to add some more underneath the front and rear to even out the look, but I want it to cool down some more before I do.
     
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    SiberianTundra I heard Unicorns get horrible MPG

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    how are those boxes holding up ?
     
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  23. Oct 7, 2019 at 4:09 AM
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    Finely done it! Feel free to criticize the long larger then life running boards. Wired it to cargo light and blinkers.

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    SiberianTundra I heard Unicorns get horrible MPG

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    Dude that is an awesome job. I wanted to do something similar but with spaced amber lights. But you totally provided the blue prints. Nice !
     
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    This is how mine turned out. I had to do some work to make it like this. If anybody wants any ideas I can share picture of how I did it.
     
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    biebs96 my other truck is a big brown truck

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    good info thank you!
     
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    I have a 2015 limited. i am about to do the same thing you show here. seems like a mix up between people saying its a brown wire or a grey/purple wire small 22 24 gauge. going to positap it ill know as soon as i do. what im concerned with is the amount of amps / watts its going to strain on the cargo light circuit. narrowed it down to 2.5 amp/30 watts total draw coming from 2 60 inch led strips i plan to use. think that cargo light will withstand that draw? ive read it can handle 7.5 amps which doesn't make sense to that gauge wire. you get so many different answers on these threads you seem like you know your stuff so i am asking you directly
     
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    Its a dark grey almost black wire which has a purple tint to it. 18 gauge. The pics make everything look larger but i got it on my first shot. Thanks man im wondering how long that adhesive will last.
     
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    I used 60 inch strip lights on the frames
     
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