Plug and Play Brake taps

Yeah I would definitely like to get one too

 

I’d like one too.

 

Anyone get a response?

 

His last login was July 7th.

 

like one aswell

 

Hmmm maybe I'll try to find him on Tacoma world.

 

Sorry everyone, I kind of lost track of checking here. I will get a round of PMs sent to everyone by tomorrow, and try to get all caught up. Thanks!

 

I can make one that taps the Parking light, no problem.

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I know I've already talked to you, but figured I would answer this here for others to see. I don't know of a way to run bed lights unfortunately. It may be super simple, but I don't have a Tundra, so it makes it hard to test.

This is perfect for that. No need to tap any wires, which means 5 years down the road, there won't be a need to track down where the corrosion combined with the tap caused a failure

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PM incoming too

That is always a good idea. Feel free to PM me as well. I am not as active here, but I do have email notifications set up. Now that I realized the issue, I should actually get those again.

"The report of my death was an exaggeration" - Mark Twain

Maybe it's time for a distribution deal

 

Interested in both reverse tap and a brake tap if available.

Mickey

 

I'm interested, but I'm also looking for just 12v +/- as well, to add either a power point or lights to the bed.

 

I'll take one!

 

2nd gens don't have plug-in lamp sockets for the tails, they are hardwired. Can you make one that would connect where the taillight harness plugs into the main harness just below the taillight?

Edit:

Did a little research, confirmed that the 2nd gen junction below the driver's tail light uses 90980-10987 and 90980-10988 connectors. I noticed you use what looks like these same connectors on your Tacoma harness, but visually, the pinout looks different.

2nd Gen Tundra Looks like:
Pin 1 - Brake
Pin 2 - Reverse
Pin 3 - unused
Pin 4 - Tail
Pin 5 - Left Turn
Pin 6 - Ground

I confirmed brake and ground with my multimeter on my truck.


Let me know if you have any interest in making one for a 2nd gen.

Thanks

 

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PM incoming as well. I have a few options for adding bed lights. There isn't anything back there that I can cleanly tap (that i am aware of at least...) for a constant 12v. But, if you're cool drilling a small hole (5/8"-3/4"ish), I can make up a deutsch flanged connector and a wire that you can use for ground and another long enough for you to run to the front of the truck. See here:
Plug and Play Brake Light taps | Page 26 | Tacoma World specifically, the 3rd picture.
That is a 6 port connector, but they make a 3 that is triangular and smaller. I would terminate everything and make the brake tap long enough to go to that flanged connector. You would have to ground the wire (easier of Tundras with that actual metal bed I am sure) and run a wire up to the battery and fuse it. If you need more than brake, ground, and constant +, well, they go from 3 to 4,6,8, and even 12. They also have dust caps available so if you ever disconnect the topper, you can cover the plug in the bed.

You already have one! ... man, I need to keep up on my own thread better

I can make one. I think I can match the colors too, but I am not positive on that. Not that electricity cares, but I like to do it when I can. If you can tell me the colors of the OEM wire, I'll hook you up for $20 (as opposed to the $35 I usually charge for it [more expensive connectors, and more wires to make if anyone ever wonders]) if you could get me the colors on that and maybe a couple of good pictures?

 

I can get you a comprehensive look at that junction.

I would love a 4 pin if I could find a good mounting spot. I have 14awg from my battery +/- and I'd need the brake leads +/- as well. I know - is -, but I like not having to tee splice.

 

They make a 4 pin, so that’s doable

 

This connector is just below the driver's side tail light. It's 40" loose from here to the top corner of the bed.


The wires change color at this connector. Left is the truck side, right is the lamp side.

Here is a closeup of the lamp-side connector.



Pin 1 - Brake - green w/red
Pin 2 - Reverse - red w/blue
Pin 3 - unused
Pin 4 - Tail - green
Pin 5 - Left Turn - green w/ yellow
Pin 6 - Ground - black

I'm undecided on the surface mount connector. I don't have much in the way of mounting spots.

 

What’s going on here? Maybe that hole could just be enlarged?

 

Does the color mapping give you what you need?

That hole is on the side of the stake pocket. I suppose it could work as there is a matching hole on the inner wall of the stake pocket. I was also considering turning it 90° and mounting it on this angled surface:

 

The color mapping is perfect. I don’t have that many variations of green, but I can still make you something

I will get you a measurement on the flange too.

 

I'll take one, PM me

 

PM incoming

 

Did you ever get a 2nd Gen brake tap put together?

 

Looks good!

 

I think I did. Let me look at it again. But I think I got the needed info

 

if not, let me know and I'll get you what you need

 

I’d like a brake tap for a 2021 Tundra please. Thanks!

 

He got me a 2nd gen tap! Fantastic quality.