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Old 04-17-2016, 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by cheeser View Post

"...One thing that I am trying to do is not splice into any wiring. I hate the t-taps, although the Posi-Tap- No Crimp Tap may be a better option, or soldering of course...just a bit harder to do in getting hands in there..."
Hi cheeser,

I do understand you not wanting to cut-into (butcher) the factory wiring in your new 4Runner. However, these vehicles aren't made with add-on tap terminals for those who want to do electrical mods! There a host of places where you can connect to the illumination (courtesy lighting) circuit to allow your AOB dash switch to glow along with the others when the parking/headlights are on e.g., temp control, front de-icer switch... even the HU. The reason that the dimmer dial won't work with the tail lighting is because the dimmer works on the ground side (Gray wire). I'm aware that you don't have the woofer speaker switch (party mode sw), or the RSCA (air bag defeat button), but there's still the de-icer and heater buttons.

If you're interested in illuminating your AOB sw, the green wire on those buttons are HOT and the Gray wires are GND. If you intend to modify your truck you'll need to initiate changes; I'm not even sure if Metra-online make harnesses for each and every wire in the truck so I can't even make that recommendation. I've been around a long time and have yet to see a method of splicing wires in the dash without tampering with the insulation or I would have gone that route. I think the main thing is to make your mods carefully and Reversible wherever you can. I know I didn't solve your problem but I hope you can take something away from this post, Rgds
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