DIY Internal Switch for Rear Tailgate Glass Release

[Hungale]

Hi everyone,

I'm looking to install a custom internal switch to open the rear tailgate glass from inside the vehicle.

Has anyone already done this modification? I would appreciate it if someone could point me in the right direction regarding the wiring—specifically, which wires or pinouts I need to tap into to trigger the release mechanism.

Thanks in advance for your help!

 

[DTC72]

There is the wiring information you need in this thread. Not aware of anyone who has done this.

Thread 'Rear window article available from Gary S'

Oct 11, 2009

I was digging through the computer at work yesterday and came across the file with all the stuff from my article years ago In Toyota Trails about rear window operation and stuff on the FJ55. I'd be glad to send it in to Mud to have listed in the tech section but don't know how to go about it. Can anyone steer me in the right direction? I would also be glad to attach the items (a few Worrd documents and some photos) to anyone who would like it. I tried to attach my home made schematic here but a .doc file is invalid so I'll just attach a few pics from the article, nothing earth-shattering...

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[Hungale]

Here are the photos of the work. I tapped into the wires of the external button and split them, adding a switch inside. I'm really happy with how it turned out!

 

[calokie]

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that is awesome, I need to do this.... so the blue wires are the added spliced in wiring?

 

[Hungale]

black connector

 

[Tex68w]

Very cool! Where did you find the button?