96 Runner headlights hot side or negative
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96 Runner headlights hot side or negative
Hey guys running a 96 4runner was wondering if the headlights were controlled by hot side switching or negative side switching? I have the FSM for the electrical diagrams but doesn't state which these tucks use. I'm trying to install and auto head light control like directed 545T. Thanks guys!
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DRL's = switched hots.
Non-DRL's=switched grounds.
So switched grounds for you, unless your truck is Canadian.
Wiring diagrams:
http://tacoma.site40.net/4Runner_96-...emci/019hl.pdf
http://tacoma.site40.net/4Runner_96-...i/020hldrl.pdf
There may be some minor differences to yours but this should be close enough for what you need.
Non-DRL's=switched grounds.
So switched grounds for you, unless your truck is Canadian.
Wiring diagrams:
http://tacoma.site40.net/4Runner_96-...emci/019hl.pdf
http://tacoma.site40.net/4Runner_96-...i/020hldrl.pdf
There may be some minor differences to yours but this should be close enough for what you need.
Last edited by TheDurk; 05-15-2013 at 06:16 PM.
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Uhh...how can you tell what? Sorry, I don't understand the question.
If the issue is switched hots or switched grounds, it is easier to look at the common terminal on the bulb. If that leads back to ground, it is switched hots. If it leads back to 12v+, it is switched grounds. May be backwards, but easier.
If the issue is switched hots or switched grounds, it is easier to look at the common terminal on the bulb. If that leads back to ground, it is switched hots. If it leads back to 12v+, it is switched grounds. May be backwards, but easier.
Last edited by TheDurk; 05-20-2013 at 08:20 AM.
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