Easy Weekend Mods
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JustSomeName
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where did you get the trash can plastic material?
curtis325
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Do tell. Where did you get the new ones?
curtis325
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Going to dealer this week to check into this. My 6 year old is having trouble in the new rig.
sport_yota2004
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New headlights and put on a new bull bar with some KC offroad lights this weekend.
S p a r k y
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Bought a trash can from lowes and cut it up.
Thanks for the info. I just removed the Hydrocarbon Filter and replaced the air filter with an aFe and my MPG is around 18 now and seems to have better throttle response. Well worth the 15mins of work
poncharello
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Ok, so I just bought an 08 limited and dove right in and did a couple electrical mods on my weekend and I'm having a couple issues... After I finished these mods my right turn signals do not activate, nor does my power defrost button. After reading another post earlier in this thread, I suspect that my rear wiper will not be working either.
The first mod that I did was the fog light mod. In following the write-up I connected prong #2 on the fog light relay to the 25amp seat heater fuse via add-a-circuit, as I had an IG relay and was unable to use that connection. The second part of the write-up I followed exactly. Fog lights worked beautifully, exactly as intended. I did not think to test anything after this to see if I had lost function of any other electronics.
Next, I did the 12v constant power mod. Super simple mod, followed the directions to remove the DC SKT relay and place a jumper wire from pins 3 to 5. 12v front and rear units now worked without the key being in the ignition. Still didn't test anything to see if I had lost function of other electronic connections.
Last, I tried the 115V constant power mod. Similarly to the fog lights mod, I connected pin #2 on the ACC INV 115v Relay with the AC 115V INV 15amp fuse via add-a-circuit. I then pulled out the jumper wire I had just inserted in place of the DC SKT relay and created a new one with an extra lead coming off to be connected with the yellow wire with a red stripe coming off the 115v AC switch in the dash (per the write-up). I connected the jumper, cut the yellow/red wire on the switch, taped off the portion leading up to the dash and connected the lead from the jumper to the yellow/red wire connected to the switch using another blue 3m Scotchlok Electrical IDC connector.
Here's where problems started happening:
I depressed the 115v AC switch and the light came on the switch, but no power to the actual plug. 12v sockets both still had power, I didn't test the fog lights but in the end they still worked the same.
I tried two things next, but I can't remember which yielded what results. I tried reconnecting the yellow/red wire with it's original other half, and then touching the lead from the DC SKT jumper to that connection. It didn't work the way I wanted, so I pulled the ACC INV 115v relay and add-a-fuse going to the AC 115V INV 15amp fuse. The result was power to the 115v inverter, but my center display (clock, outside temp, heater/fan read-out) and my temperature controls were also energized without the key. I replaced the ACC INV 115v relay with the untouched DC SKT relay so it would be back to stock, and I reconnected the yellow/red wire with itself (basically un-doing the mod).
12v sockets still had constant power, fog lights still worked the way the mod intended. That's when I noticed my right side turn signals (front and rear) did not actuate when engaged. My emergency lights work fine, brake lights work fine. Front running lights work fine. Just the turn signal. And defrost button, and probably rear wiper (I'll update when I get home tonight).
I'm not an electrical genius so any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
The first mod that I did was the fog light mod. In following the write-up I connected prong #2 on the fog light relay to the 25amp seat heater fuse via add-a-circuit, as I had an IG relay and was unable to use that connection. The second part of the write-up I followed exactly. Fog lights worked beautifully, exactly as intended. I did not think to test anything after this to see if I had lost function of any other electronics.
Next, I did the 12v constant power mod. Super simple mod, followed the directions to remove the DC SKT relay and place a jumper wire from pins 3 to 5. 12v front and rear units now worked without the key being in the ignition. Still didn't test anything to see if I had lost function of other electronic connections.
Last, I tried the 115V constant power mod. Similarly to the fog lights mod, I connected pin #2 on the ACC INV 115v Relay with the AC 115V INV 15amp fuse via add-a-circuit. I then pulled out the jumper wire I had just inserted in place of the DC SKT relay and created a new one with an extra lead coming off to be connected with the yellow wire with a red stripe coming off the 115v AC switch in the dash (per the write-up). I connected the jumper, cut the yellow/red wire on the switch, taped off the portion leading up to the dash and connected the lead from the jumper to the yellow/red wire connected to the switch using another blue 3m Scotchlok Electrical IDC connector.
Here's where problems started happening:
I depressed the 115v AC switch and the light came on the switch, but no power to the actual plug. 12v sockets both still had power, I didn't test the fog lights but in the end they still worked the same.
I tried two things next, but I can't remember which yielded what results. I tried reconnecting the yellow/red wire with it's original other half, and then touching the lead from the DC SKT jumper to that connection. It didn't work the way I wanted, so I pulled the ACC INV 115v relay and add-a-fuse going to the AC 115V INV 15amp fuse. The result was power to the 115v inverter, but my center display (clock, outside temp, heater/fan read-out) and my temperature controls were also energized without the key. I replaced the ACC INV 115v relay with the untouched DC SKT relay so it would be back to stock, and I reconnected the yellow/red wire with itself (basically un-doing the mod).
12v sockets still had constant power, fog lights still worked the way the mod intended. That's when I noticed my right side turn signals (front and rear) did not actuate when engaged. My emergency lights work fine, brake lights work fine. Front running lights work fine. Just the turn signal. And defrost button, and probably rear wiper (I'll update when I get home tonight).
I'm not an electrical genius so any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
poncharello
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I did part 2 of the fog light mod as written, didn't touch anything other than adding that IDC connector to the two specified wires. I don't see how I could have accidentally grounded anything but I will go back in and look again tonight to double check. Thank you for the advice!
poncharello
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Just undid all 3 mods, completely back to stock, still having turn signal, defrost, and rear wiper issues. None of them work. ****. :moping:
Ginneta
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I have a white 05, and want to plasti-dip my wheels black BUT how do I do this??? Also, how do I keep the yota emblem on my center cap chrome? I'm purchasing a new set of BFG's this week, so should I plasti-dip before or after the new BFG's are on?? I'll be doing this job alone so any pointers to make it even easier for a one (wo)-man job would be much appreciated.
marc_l71
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I have a white 05, and want to plasti-dip my wheels black BUT how do I do this??? Also, how do I keep the yota emblem on my center cap chrome? I'm purchasing a new set of BFG's this week, so should I plasti-dip before or after the new BFG's are on?? I'll be doing this job alone so any pointers to make it even easier for a one (wo)-man job would be much appreciated.
One (wo)man job. you can also check out youtube. Id do it after you get your new tires.
Tif
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I have a white 05, and want to plasti-dip my wheels black BUT how do I do this??? Also, how do I keep the yota emblem on my center cap chrome? I'm purchasing a new set of BFG's this week, so should I plasti-dip before or after the new BFG's are on?? I'll be doing this job alone so any pointers to make it even easier for a one (wo)-man job would be much appreciated.
I've not done my wheels yet but I've done all the other chrome on my 4R.
It's super easy. Very forgiving.
Tips:
Wash the area really well then wipe it down with alcohol to remove any oils that may be on the surface.
Keep your cans warm
Keep your nozzle clean
and be patient! Multiple thin even coats, don't go too thick at once.
Pick up an extra can and play around with it before you start on your wheels if you are nervous about it.
You can PM me if you have any questions, IDK for sure than I can answer them but I'll try.
morphious
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Just pop it out from behind the grill. (3 tabs hold it in place)
Ginneta
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I meant the emblem on the center cap of the wheels, I want to keep that chrome to break up the black a bit? Does the center cap emblem on the wheels come off too?
ddnww
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just tape it off
morphious
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Sorry, thought you meant the grill. No the emblems on the center caps do not come off.
