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Shift Light Install (05+)
By: Blangkang
When I got my 2005 X-runner I found myself bouncing off the redline because I don't look at the tach when I drive. So, I fixed this by adding an Auto Meter shift light. I got my shift light from a friend, but you can find them at many online retailers (like Summit Racing or Raptor Performance).
Tools needed:
- 10mm socket w/wrench
- wire strippers/crimpers
- around 5 feet of 18g wire
- handful of wire connectors and/or soldering gun & solder
- wire taps
First things first: decide where you want to mount your shift light. Make sure it's not in a location that will obstruct your view of your gauges. Next, on the ECU, you need to locate the Black wire with a white stripe on connector (A) pin #7. Mine was 2nd from the bottom on my X-Runner. (The wire location might vary from different models)
You will need to tap the Black wire w/white stripe with a wire tap.
Now that you tapped the wire I would suggest testing it to make sure, you can just hook the RED wire to the battery and the BLACK wire to the ground. The GREEN wire goes to the Black w/white stripe wire that you just tapped. Then start the truck with the lowest pill (RPM module) in the shift light and give it a rev. If the light sucessfully comes on, your're ready to move on. If you don't see a light, make sure all of your connections are correct.
With the light tested properly, run the new wire that's tapped to the Black w/white stripe to the GREEN wire on your shift light. Next, connect the ground wire from the shift light. I decided to connect it to a bolt near the fuse box inside the cab. (Note: My BLACK wire coming from the Shift Light wasn't long enough so I lengthened it with some RED wire)
Finally, the RED wire coming from the shift light needs to be connected to a 12V + source. I installed an inline fuse onto the RED wire just to be safe, but you can still hook up the light without a fuse. I found a 12v source under the dash, but you can run the RED wire directly to the battery if you prefer. If that is done, it is recommended that you add a fuse. Once that's all hooked up, simply put everything back together and give it a test.
http://www.customtacos.com/tech/index.php?article=196
Shift Light Install (05+)
By: Blangkang
When I got my 2005 X-runner I found myself bouncing off the redline because I don't look at the tach when I drive. So, I fixed this by adding an Auto Meter shift light. I got my shift light from a friend, but you can find them at many online retailers (like Summit Racing or Raptor Performance).
Tools needed:
- 10mm socket w/wrench
- wire strippers/crimpers
- around 5 feet of 18g wire
- handful of wire connectors and/or soldering gun & solder
- wire taps
First things first: decide where you want to mount your shift light. Make sure it's not in a location that will obstruct your view of your gauges. Next, on the ECU, you need to locate the Black wire with a white stripe on connector (A) pin #7. Mine was 2nd from the bottom on my X-Runner. (The wire location might vary from different models)
You will need to tap the Black wire w/white stripe with a wire tap.
Now that you tapped the wire I would suggest testing it to make sure, you can just hook the RED wire to the battery and the BLACK wire to the ground. The GREEN wire goes to the Black w/white stripe wire that you just tapped. Then start the truck with the lowest pill (RPM module) in the shift light and give it a rev. If the light sucessfully comes on, your're ready to move on. If you don't see a light, make sure all of your connections are correct.
With the light tested properly, run the new wire that's tapped to the Black w/white stripe to the GREEN wire on your shift light. Next, connect the ground wire from the shift light. I decided to connect it to a bolt near the fuse box inside the cab. (Note: My BLACK wire coming from the Shift Light wasn't long enough so I lengthened it with some RED wire)
Finally, the RED wire coming from the shift light needs to be connected to a 12V + source. I installed an inline fuse onto the RED wire just to be safe, but you can still hook up the light without a fuse. I found a 12v source under the dash, but you can run the RED wire directly to the battery if you prefer. If that is done, it is recommended that you add a fuse. Once that's all hooked up, simply put everything back together and give it a test.
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