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I could use some advice on this one.

While into the harness and hacking the chimes, I decided to do the tpms diable.

My problem is that in my '08 FJ, when looking at the wires (while the harness is still mounted) the red wire w/blue stripe is not in the slot described in this thread. Instead of being in the same row, far end from the 1st wire pink w/black stripe, my red w/blue is in the back row, second from the far right.

As described in the OP the red/blue should be in the same row (front, when looking at it mounted), but red/blue isn't, it's in the back row 2nd from the far right. I hope that makes sense.

My question is............should I still connect the pink/black with the red/blue or should I connect the pink/black with the wire (green/red) that is in the position stated in the OP which I believe said "same row as pink/black but opposite end of harness".

I really need to know 'cause my interior is still disassembled :mecry:

Thanks Jerry:bigthumb:
 
This takes a minute to do once you have the drivers compartment out... And there is no cutting involved.
 
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I hate that damn light. Mine has a mind of it's own. I have to ask though, why cut wires when you can just remove the bulb?
There is no 'bulb' as such - I wish it was that easy - its all circuit boards and LED's! I didnt want to be unsoldering or messing with the circuit board to disable the light.

We dont cut any wires this way, just a simple scotch lock to apply power to the TPMS signal.
 
This takes a minute to do once you have the drivers compartment out... And there is no cutting involved.
There is no 'bulb' as such - I wish it was that easy - its all circuit boards and LED's! I didnt want to be unsoldering or messing with the circuit board to disable the light.

We dont cut any wires this way, just a simple scotch lock to apply power to the TPMS signal.
Got ya.:bigthumb: On my old 4runner I disabled the ABS, and yanked the bulb to get rid of the annoying light. Good find.:cheers:
 
I finally got around to trying this today. The red/blue wire is indeed +12v IGN. I used a couple taps to connect this wire to the pink/black TPMS wire. I havent yet had a chance to road test, but I am pretty confident that this will take care of the problem. One small thing to note is that by unplugging the connector from the gauges, it will reset your Trip A and B mileages.

Here is the connector with the taps:

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Major thanks to !Cruzer! for discovering this! :cheers:
 
Just remember that if you ever sell your vehicle, you could be liable if anything ever happens in a accident if this is discovered. Think Ford Exploders.
 
Im not really worried about selling it, but if I ever did the taps can be easily removed. Being that I work at a defense contractor, I dont really want to be driving through security checkpoints every day with a goofy pressurized PVC pipe in my car.
 
finally did it today. pink with black and red with blue. There's not even the TPMS light when you first turn the key to power. it's like the car never had tpms.
thanks guys.
Anyone done this to a 2011 yet?

-FJ Florida-
 
Can anyone verify that these instructions apply also to the 2011?

Just curious in case I switch wheels. (I did this on my '08 and it was terrific)

Thanks

Jerry :cheers:
 
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Another To-Do to add to my ever-growing list....
 
BUMP, anyone try this on a 2011 yet?
 
Also can someone post a link as to what connector I need to buy to attach the two wires?
 
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