1968 FJ40 headlight switch pin identification

[Trippster]

Hello all,

Im trying to connect Painless harness to my 68 FJ40

can anyone help me identify which pin connects to its respective system?

Thank you,

Ben

 

[Trippster]

Found the wire color for each pin

 

[Trippster]

I’m thinking the PO put a Later model light switch in. Even the wiring diagram shows a rotary light switch.....which I don’t have???

 

[whitey45]

67,68 was a transition year. 68 should have your switch. Rotary went away after 67. Do you have a padded dash, no ribs..

 

[whitey45]

I can see it does in your avatar, pull switch is correct, you need a 68 diagram.

 

[Trippster]

68 Diagram, roger that. I’ll see what I can find, I appreciate your time Sir!

Thank you,

Ben

 

[Coolerman]

Found the wire color for each pin

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Where did you get this information from? I have never found a correct 1968 wiring diagram but this appears to be correct as it shows the GB wire for the bib light connection.

 

[Trippster]

The big wire diagram was found in Haynes Manual. The switch diagram was found in Painless for FJ40 Manual. I still can’t find a diagram with my specific switch. I will just have to do some wire tracing from round switch. Thanks for the info on GB wire to bob light. That helps me out.

Ben

 

[ToyotaMatt]

Hello all,

Im trying to connect Painless harness to my 68 FJ40

can anyone help me identify which pin connects to its respective system?

Thank you,

Ben

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Hi Ben , Matt here

i hope the following sheds some light on your current set of questions and also brings concrete facts to the table too for you to move foward with ........


- this is a USA spec. paper Print Media Parts Cataloger , that Dealerships used in there parts departments to order .....well replacement parts

- its a 1967 model year and was printed in JAPAN in late 1966 , then sent to USA for distribution

- take Note of the following Nomenclature details :

- Call-Out Letters and Numbers , B , AA , M , AC , AF

- B = Head Lights Pull Switch

- AA = Wiper Pull Switch

- M = Pull Switch sub Assy , HAZARD Warning

- AC = Heater Switch , Blower Pull Switch

- AF = Pull Switch , Assy General Use

- take note the part #'s of both wiper and headlights switch's

- 84110-60030

- 84650-60050

the numbers have never changed since 1967- till today 2020 ........53 long Years

that fact alone is pretty dam amazing to me personally ,


so ...........

in 1967 at least and then in your 68 also onto 69 Pull type switches are factory installed Not ROTARY ones .....

i am not sure when the production date was here in the USA at least , the transition month and year from ROTARY to Pull Push type ?

but i can say for a sure , you have the period correct headlights switch above in your pics.


i am familiar with that particular Painless install mini manual you have and its FULL of Mumbo-Jumbo stuff that never happened

i called them few years back and they said it was no longer in print or sold with there kit ?

seams now we know why .........

 

[ToyotaMatt]

 

[ToyotaMatt]

 

[ToyotaMatt]

 

[Trippster]

Great back story and history lesson!!!

Yes Sir, I agree with reference to Painless.....not so painless after all. They give me one wire labeled wiper switch. I’m going to run original wiper switch wires and have it powered through the Painless fuse box...I THINK?

I can tell you this, I have been very impressed with the original wire harness. Well put together and routed well. These are amazing machines. I just wish when the pull switch was added, they would have made the change on the wire diagram. The wiper switch And lightning switch show both rotary On the wire diagram as you mentioned. It shouldn’t be to hard to track the wires. I appreciate your coding list, it will help tremendously.

Respectfully,

Ben

 

[Trippster]

Nice looking switch!!!!!

 

[ToyotaMatt]

Nice looking switch!!!!!

would you like to see MY OEM Type pigtails i build for both switches , color code tracer stripe wire and all ?

and there placement in the connector housing , and then attached to each switch ?

could be your road map , to a do it one time install ?

i have been hand making these and offering them up for over 10 years now , NOBODY ever has call ed back and said my wires colors and layout was wrong in some way ?

at least NOT yet ..............

below links are for your reference TECH needs ,

i have many dozed close ups in detail way better i can post too


should be a eye opener and might just click and tie your project together ..

or

maybe ..............

OEM Headlight Switch & Service Spec. Connector Pigtails for 1969 to 1971 FJ40 FJ55 - VintageTEqParts.com

OEM Headlight Switch & Service Spec. Connector w/ Pigtails Comes with Knob & Pin wrench Bolt retainer . Fits 1969...

vintageteqparts.com

OEM Wiper Switch w/ Service Spec. Connector Pigtails for 1968 to 1977 FJ40 FJ55 - VintageTEqParts.com

OEM windshield wiper switch & Service Spec. Connector Pigtails for Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40, FJ55; Fits '68 to '77. Comes with...

vintageteqparts.com

 

[Trippster]

Ooooo! Thats centerfold material there!!! I picked up some hose clamps from you this morning, I missed those switches. Nice work. Mine are kinda krusty, I may have to pick those up.

if you don’t mind, let me ask you this. I have the Painless system with one wire for wiper switch. Would I attach that wire to the pigtail to power the wipers??? Sorry, I’m really new to electrical work......learning more everyday....

I greatly appreciate your help.

Ben

 

[GCRad1]

would you like to see MY OEM Type pigtails i build for both switches , color code tracer stripe wire and all ?

and there placement in the connector housing , and then attached to each switch ?

could be your road map , to a do it one time install ?

i have been hand making these and offering them up for over 10 years now , NOBODY ever has call ed back and said my wires colors and layout was wrong in some way ?

at least NOT yet ..............

below links are for your reference TECH needs ,

i have many dozed close ups in detail way better i can post too


should be a eye opener and might just click and tie your project together ..

or

maybe ..............

OEM Headlight Switch & Service Spec. Connector Pigtails for 1969 to 1971 FJ40 FJ55 - VintageTEqParts.com

OEM Headlight Switch & Service Spec. Connector w/ Pigtails Comes with Knob & Pin wrench Bolt retainer . Fits 1969...

vintageteqparts.com

OEM Wiper Switch w/ Service Spec. Connector Pigtails for 1968 to 1977 FJ40 FJ55 - VintageTEqParts.com

OEM windshield wiper switch & Service Spec. Connector Pigtails for Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40, FJ55; Fits '68 to '77. Comes with...

vintageteqparts.com

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hey Matt, both of the links you provided are "404" now... Not sure if you need to edit and re-link. Just looking out!