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Old 06-04-2020, 05:20 PM #46
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I tackled this project today. I did the dual-LED version with 6mm LED bolts.

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  • Oznium 6mm cool white LED bolts (2)
  • InstallBay IBMS-3 mercury tilt switch
  • Cable clips from Amazon





First, careful measuring for the holes. My holes are positioned like daytonaviolet's, but a little bit "higher" to move them more toward the center of the center console abiss. Drilled from the inside.







Mounting the LED bolts:



I chose to run a single pair of wires down the lid to the tilt switch to minimize the amount of material. I "T" soldered the two LEDs together in the gap between them:





I'm using aluminum tape, which I've found holds up better at high cabin temperatures than electrical tape:



Tilt switch mounted at an angle like emmantik figured out is necessary. This one comes with its own double-sided mounting tape:



I'm letting the tilt switch control the ground, and the power is coming from the parking light/dash light circuit. This way the new LEDs only come on when the parking lights are on, and only when the center console lid is raised. And this is important...the whole project MUST be done on a zebra-print towel on the kitchen table. Otherwise, it won't work. All wiring run and taped down:





Wire exiting the hinge slot, with braided sleeve for protection (and good looks):



HD090 2-pin connector added for modularity. The harness side (truck side) of the wiring runs toward the shifter just like the rear-seat USB ports do. Ground goes to a bolt inserted into an unused stock threaded hole near the parking brake bracket, and power comes from one of the dark green wires that run along the passenger side of the inside of the center console near the shifter:



The finished product, ready to reinstall into the truck:



I mounted the LED bolts flush with both plastic "nuts" on the back side, for a professional finished look:



Thanks to emmantik for the excellent detailed writeup for taking everything apart, and for the original concept.
Glad it worked out for you as well! Clean install! I like how you protected the wires. I should've done the same!
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I had done this awhile back, and now found this thread .. may as well add my version as well.
No drilling required.

Parts used:
Little Dot SMD LED Accent Light (from superbrightleds)
Mercury tilt switch
3M cloth harness tape, double sided pressure tape, vinyl electric tape
super glue


No drill - micro - ultra bright console LED - 4runner

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I had an extra LED bolt so decided to add a second light inside the console. Turns on and off with the original LED.
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Nice update, and thanks again for this thread, I did this mod almost 2 years ago now and it's still one of my favorite subtle mods that I've done. I honestly forget it's there most of the time, but it's great to have at night

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i was able to finish this project up today. instead of using the tilt switch, i opted for a magnet switch.

i put the electrical side of the magnet switch above the rear vents and put a couple neodymium magnets in the arm rest to activate it.

had to drill 1 hole where the armrest meets the rear of the center console to fit the electrical side of the magnet switch.

now when i open my armrest to a certain degree, the light comes on... similar to what the tilt switch would have accomplished
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i was able to finish this project up today. instead of using the tilt switch, i opted for a magnet switch.

i put the electrical side of the magnet switch above the rear vents and put a couple neodymium magnets in the arm rest to activate it.

had to drill 1 hole where the armrest meets the rear of the center console to fit the electrical side of the magnet switch.

now when i open my armrest to a certain degree, the light comes on... similar to what the tilt switch would have accomplished
Would love to see some pics if you have any!
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Would love to see some pics if you have any!
sure thing but i didn't take pictures as i was making this up. just went out to snap a couple that were easier to take.

i didn't take a picture of the wiring from the LEDs through the armrest. i used a couple of the LED strip light clips that you see in these pics and just cut a bit of the plastic out to route the wiring where necessary. i followed most of the original wiring routes you see in this thread..

i also used a neodymium magnet with enough strength to activate the switch and just taped in into place inside the armrest, right above where the electrical side is in the center console

this is the electrical side of the magnet switch.. might retape the wiring with some hockey tape.


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sure thing but i didn't take pictures as i was making this up. just went out to snap a couple that were easier to take.

i didn't take a picture of the wiring from the LEDs through the armrest. i used a couple of the LED strip light clips that you see in these pics and just cut a bit of the plastic out to route the wiring where necessary. i followed most of the original wiring routes you see in this thread..

i also used a neodymium magnet with enough strength to activate the switch and just taped in into place inside the armrest, right above where the electrical side is in the center console

this is the electrical side of the magnet switch.. might retape the wiring with some hockey tape.




behind the center console



So there is a magnet inside the armrest?
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So there is a magnet inside the armrest?
correct. it's sandwiched in the armrest right above the round white thing when the lid is closed
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Does anybody have a simple wiring diagram? I have drilled the holes and installed the LEDs and realized I don't know how to wire the LEDs to the switch and to the power source. I have 2 LEDs drilled in and 1 tilt switch. Prob should have asked this before taking apart everything
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I ended up switching the tilt switch for a push in type switch like this.
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Good job! I'm about to do this but am wondering why even incorporate a shut off switch at all, these lights are meant to be constant run and they don't get hot or draw anything, why not leave it on all the time there is switched power?
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Good job! I'm about to do this but am wondering why even incorporate a shut off switch at all, these lights are meant to be constant run and they don't get hot or draw anything, why not leave it on all the time there is switched power?
Yeah you can totally do that as well! There is no right or wrong way to do it. Whatever suits you the best. I personally didn't want to have a light on all the time when it's not in use. Would rather have it on only when I need it. That's just me but feel free to make it how you like.
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Good job! I'm about to do this but am wondering why even incorporate a shut off switch at all, these lights are meant to be constant run and they don't get hot or draw anything, why not leave it on all the time there is switched power?
They are pretty bright, I know I wouldn't want that light glowing under my center console while I'm driving. I love this mod, just my 2 cents
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