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Metra 70-8117 Amp Bypass Harness

Connect a new car stereo and bypass the factory amplifier in select 2003-07 Toyota vehicles

MFR # 70-8117

Metra 70-8117 Amp Bypass Harness

Metra 70-8117 Amp Bypass Harness

Connect a new car stereo and bypass the factory amplifier in select 2003-07 Toyota vehicles

MFR # 70-8117

4.5 out of 5 stars
51 reviews
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06 tundra ltd

Kou from Oshkosh, WI on 1/12/2023

2006 Toyota Tundra

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This harness definitely makes things easier. I did not put 5 stars due to the connector that connects to the amp harness for my tundra did not fit. I had to grind down one side of the inside corners to make it fit.

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Anthony from Mobile, AL on 6/8/2022

2005 Toyota Sequoia

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easy install

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Shawn from Surprise, AZ on 2/12/2022

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Just what I needed

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Amp bypass

Crutchfield customer from Blanchester, OH on 1/1/2022

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Works great! Easy to install!

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Crutchfield customer from Mauldin, SC on 12/13/2021

2005 Toyota Sequoia

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It works. Just go ahead and pay the extra cash to have Crutchfield build your harness.

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Plug n' play

Crutchfield customer from Chicago, IL on 11/14/2021

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Very easy plug and play.

Pros: Easy to use if you know what you're doing

Cons: Not the best instructions

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2005 toyota Tundra

Crutchfield customer from Smithfield, UT on 9/7/2021

2005 Toyota Tundra

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Just what I needed to bypass the OEM amp on my truck. However, I'm wishing I would have bought an aftermarket amp and speed wire instead to fully upgrade my stereo

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Crutchfield customer from Escondido , CA on 8/11/2021

2004 Toyota 4Runner

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I installed this along with an Alpine head unit to my 2004 4Runner. It was easy to install and worked perfectly. Thank you crutchfield.

Pros: Perfect instructions and product

Cons: None

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Crutchfield customer from Pagosa Springs, CO on 4/5/2021

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As advertised, works fine. This item allows user to bypass the factory-installed amp but is necessary for using the vehicle's installed speaker wiring.

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Crutchfield customer from Canton, OH on 3/24/2021

2005 Toyota 4Runner

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bypass harness worked great, I really appreciated the zip ties already on the wires that helped substantially with ease of installation. Wires reached from the back of my 4runner through to the dash with extra length to spare.

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Crutchfield customer from Arroyo Grande, CA on 3/2/2021

2004 Toyota Tundra

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It was perfect for bypassing the Amp, although it was about 3 ft. too long it can be cut to fit. The white head was a bit of a tight fit, a bit difficult to insert but better tight than loose. The instructions where a big help in a DYI situation. Its been in my 2004 Tundra for 3 mo. and no issues.

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Crutchfield customer from Sun City West, AZ on 2/21/2021

2006 Toyota Tundra

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If you are bypassing your amp in the Tundra DC, this is a must have. The instructions were very clear and it made the install a breeze

Pros: Uses factory Connectors Eliminates cutting/splicing at the amp end

Cons: None

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Crutchfield customer from Boca Raton, FL on 2/6/2021

2004 Toyota Tundra

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Worked like a champ, and wiring instructions clear. I meant to have Crutchfield do it (worth the money) but doing with the instructions wasn't too bad.

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No complaints

Crutchfield customer from Meridian, ID on 12/7/2020

2004 Toyota 4Runner

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MUCH. better sound quality out of the aftermarket unit than the stock amplifier could deliver. Happy that this harness provides the "odd" speakers as well (center channel, rear tweeters, etc) which I routed under a seat in case I want to someday use them.

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Crutchfield customer from Aurora, IL on 11/22/2020

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Great customer service great product. Surprisingly easy to install.

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Crutchfield customer from Burlington, KY on 4/8/2020

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Great harness. It wasn't any fun to run it to the back of my truck but there was plenty of length in the harness to do so.

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JBL Amp bypass cable - 06 Tundra

Crutchfield customer from Rockledge, FL on 11/23/2019

2006 Toyota Tundra

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Worked great on my 06 Tundra. Did not lose fade control bypassing the JBL Amp. Recommend getting some PET Expandable Braided Sleeving 3/8" for an easier installation.

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Crutchfield customer from Bentonville, AR on 11/19/2019

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This was exactly what I needed for my older vehicle. So easy to follow the directions.

Pros: Made this job so ready

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Good service but the part doesn't fit

Crutchfield customer from Gainesville, GA on 8/9/2019

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Does not fit. Happy with the overall service but this part just doesn't fit. Will have to take the stereo to a shop to have installed

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Crutchfield customer from Jacksonville, AR on 7/10/2019

2006 Toyota Sienna

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Great and very efficient got everything I expected for a great price definitely my to go place on car audio products I shop for from now on.

Pros: Sounds way better by passed just saying thank you guys.

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Great if you will use it

Crutchfield customer from Huntingtn Sta, NY on 5/9/2019

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Works well if you need it, I agreed to quickly without thinking the install through, was replacing factory amp and running new speakers and wire anyway. Not reps fault mine.

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Crutchfield customer from Santa Fe, NM on 12/14/2018

2004 Toyota Sienna

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I love the Boss radio i got for my car. I was really impressed with the customer service i recived with my purchase. I will be using Crutchfield again!

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Crutchfield customer from Bradenton, FL on 11/28/2018

2006 Toyota Tundra

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Easy enough

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Crutchfield customer from Patterson, CA on 11/25/2018

2006 Toyota Tacoma

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was perfect made the install clean and easy

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By-Pass the Factory JBL Amp & Use Your Head Unit's Amp

Greg from Upstate, NY on 7/31/2018

2006 Toyota Tundra

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Worked perfectly for my 06 Tundra Doublecab to bypass the OE JBL amp and drive all of the speakers from my Pioneer AVH-X3600BHS head unit. The instructions provided by Crutchfield were a 1000% better than the limited instructions included with the Metra paperwork. I ran the wiring from the JBL connector (located behind rear seat on driver's side) up to the head unit in the dash using the channel in the driver's side running boards and then behind the left kick panel. This is the same path used by the factory wiring harness and it is easily accessible from inside the truck. It's a very tight fit, but there is room if you only use the wires you need (this harness is used for a variety of Toyota applications, so there are several extra wires that you won't be using) and I would strongly recommend using a small diameter (3/8") plastic cable wrap to keep the bundle together and protect the wire insulation.

Pros: -Plugs directly into factory connector at JBL amp -Quality harness (good connector, heavy gauge wire) -Crutchfield's superior installation instructions

Cons: Getting wire bundle from rear of cab to dash is a bit tedious

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Crutchfield customer from Vancouver, WA on 5/21/2018

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Good quality wires

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Crutchfield customer from Fresno, CA on 5/9/2018

2005 Toyota 4Runner

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Good quality and it is labeled

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Used in a Toyota Sienna

Keith from Hawaii on 3/12/2018

2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara

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Great adapter to wire directly to your speakers! Only things lacking, and these could be big, is the dimmer control from the vehicle to the dimmer wire of the deck and "always hot" and "ground" power wires from the JBL harness. I moved some unused wires around to utilize this function. If you use this for an older Toyota Sienna, you can take out the old JBL amp and run the replacement amp from the power wire of the JBL system. But only if the new amp doesn't draw more than 30 amps. LOTS of wire to use (super long).

Pros: Great adapter setup

Cons: Illumination control wire would have been nice. The ability to use the power wires feeding the JBL amp also would have been nice.

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Excellent product and fast shipping

Richard from Saint Cloud, FL on 2/24/2018

2004 Toyota Tundra

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It worked perfect. Instructions were good although I knew what to do!! Good quality and the right fit for my truck. Thank you

Pros: Perfect fit, fast ship, good quality

Cons: None

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Good Harness

Crutchfield customer from Clearwater, FL on 1/20/2018

2006 Toyota Tundra

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I installed this harness on a 2006 Toyota Tundra Double Cab and it works as advertised. There were a lot of extra wires for different applications, but those were easy enough to coil up and put out of the way. I would recommend this for anyone that has a stock JBL amp in their Toyota...the system sounds much better now.

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WILLIAM from Mayaguez, PR on 1/9/2018

2006 Toyota Tacoma

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Exactly fit,to my Tacoma 2006

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Crutchfield customer from Marietta, GA on 1/6/2018

2005 Toyota Sequoia

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2005 sequoia removed factory amp and put crossovers in its place under the center console going 4 ohm.

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Meh..

Chad from Castle Rock, CO on 12/5/2017

2006 Toyota Tacoma

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I thought I bought a harness and head unit prepped for factory plug in. That was not the case, a wiring harness that did not fit anything factory. My unit turns on and off so power is right. Still no sound. Currently it is a large clock using dash space.

Pros: Lights up

Cons: Still no sound

Crutchfield response on 12/6/2017
Once we saw this review, our Tech Support team reached out to Chad to help him further. We'll either help him get the receiver connected and working properly, or help him return it for an exchange or refund. Lifetime tech support comes with every Crutchfield purchase.

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Crutchfield customer from Bozeman, MT on 10/29/2017

2005 Toyota Sequoia

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Worked great! Much longer then needed but that's no problem. 2005 Sequoia with JBL - if you have front tweeters you'll need connect those wires with the appropriate front speaker wires. I had to call Crutchfield to figure this out.

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ESM from San Diego, CA on 10/22/2017

2005 Toyota 4Runner

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The JBL amp in my 4runner had been acting up - losing the right side and occasionally shutting down altogether. It was suggested I use this bypass to remove the amp and power the speakers directly from the HU. Installation was a bit of a chore but straightforward. Had a few problems with the steering wheel controls but after fixing a connection had failed, SWC was restored. The bypass works fine, though the subwoofer no longer works as it was powered from the amp.

Pros: Solved the amp problem.

Cons: No subwoofer functionality.

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Crutchfield customer from Montana (MT) on 8/29/2017

2010 Dodge Ram 3500

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Worked fine overall. Connector quality was a little cheap. The radio power connector did not lock together. The amp bypass harness was great, though. Saved me a ton of time, instead of running new wire.

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Preston from Mckinney, TX on 8/27/2017

2004 Toyota 4Runner

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Easy to use.. No issues.

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Awsome

Brian from Florida on 4/26/2017

2004 Toyota Tundra

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Worth it and helpful.

Pros: Quality, instructions, quality, quality, quality... Did I mention a quality item.

Cons: None.

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Made installation a breeze ??

Brandt from Payson, UT on 4/25/2017

2006 Toyota Tacoma

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Worked great for my 08 Tundra Double Cab. I installed the Pioneer AVH-2800BS Double Din DVD player :)

Pros: None

Cons: None

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Works but lacks instructions

Joe from Wilmington, DE on 4/3/2017

2006 Toyota Tundra

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The product works as advertised and provides more than enough wiring for my 06 Tundra Double Cab but the instructions are severely lacking. I had to youtube the fix for why my front speakers weren't working. Simple fix, but was annoying after spending the time to rewire everything.

Pros: it works

Cons: Instructions are lacking

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Easy install

Sergio from Houston, TX on 2/5/2017

2005 Toyota Sequoia

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Great harness Made install a breeze Just trim to fit Crutchfield rocks

Pros: Made extra long for many applications

Cons: None

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Nathan from Tennessee on 12/24/2016

2004 Toyota Tundra

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This product works as it should. 17 foot harness that might look intimidating, but it was very easy to route through my 04 tundra double cab

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Works

Doug from Seattle, WA on 11/19/2016

2005 Toyota Tundra

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Works as intended, But has way to many wires that I did not use.

Pros: It Works

Cons: Way to many extra wires

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Crutchfield customer from Boiling Springs, SC on 10/21/2016

2005 Toyota Tundra

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Fit!! LOOOOOONG wires so you got 5 ft more then enough so your good to go. And for those that dont know why or how to bypass a factory amp, dont complain about doing it cause you may have to do some work for a change.

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Factory Toyota Amp = EVIL

john from Sioux Falls, SD on 9/26/2016

2004 Toyota Sienna

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*2004 Toyota Sienna w/JBL.* So glad to finally solve the mysterious sound issues in my Gen 2 Toyota Sienna. The factory amp needed to be by-passed. I thought amps just amplified an input, but not this evil amp. It controlled the sound, monitoring it and decided where to allocate it. I got swirling sound (fader and balance) with variable "ghost" like EQ. With a new Sony head unit and some new speakers it was not allowing my system to function properly and HAD to go. This harness comes with yards of wire. I only needed enough to get from the head unit to the factory amp behind the glove box. The harness itself fit a little snugly, things are tight there under the amp in the glovebox anyway. I've noticed 2 Crutchfield harnesses lately that didn't seem to have an exact fit for me, but were close enough and ended up working OK. Wonderful improvement in sound and now I can tell my head unit actually has some clean power to it! I wish someone would've told me to bypass the stupid factory amp right from the start. I'm controlling the EQ and sound location now and able to use the remote app too! If you've got a Toyota factory amp, BY-PASS it!

Pros: easy to use. LOTS of wire.

Cons: lots of soldering

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Wrong products

Jeff from lynn haven, FL on 3/25/2016

2005 Toyota Sienna

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My fault I ordered the wrong wiring harnesses. Good news was Crutchfield immediately sent me the correct item with no fuss.

Pros: Great service from Crutchfield.

Cons: None.

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Be ready for some work

Crutchfield customer from Alabama on 12/29/2015

2005 Toyota Tundra

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I fully understand the desire to bypass the factory amp and use the one with a new head unit, but the work involved in my particular application simply was not worth it. My '05 Tundra amp is on the back wall of the truck cab which means running all those wires back up to the front of the truck and into the dash to connect to the new head unit. The harness comes with plenty of wire, so if you are ready to find a way to run an entire bundle back to the front of the vehicle, it probably works well. I returned mine for a different harness that allows me to use the factory amp and all worked out well. Many thanks to the folks at Crutchfield for helping me sort through all the issues and find a solution that worked!

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Amp Harnes

C. Walton from Texas on 12/29/2015

2006 Toyota Tundra

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The amp harness was very easy to install and was very happy with the final product

Pros: Everything was great

Cons: None

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Not worth the hastle

ChrisG from Anchorage, AK on 10/28/2014

2006 Toyota Tundra

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This is a fat stack of wires that looks like a string of lights from Clark W. Griswold. In the end i only ended up using this for the rear door speakers as I had to rewire the front speakers to avoid that BS wiring job Toyota gave the JBL system.

Pros: Plugs right in, no cutting the factory harness. 16 gauge wires.

Cons: To many wires in the bundle since it tries to apply to several vehicle configurations. Makes it hard to run under the carpet/door sills.

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Could be a lot easier

Frebo from Colorado Springs, CO on 8/18/2014

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Instructions were not great. But got it to work in the end

Pros: It finally worked

Cons: Wire color codes were not accurate for my vehicle. Had to call for instructions and they acted as though i should have known that i should have used the brown/green stripe instead of the Green/brown stripe. Definitely took some time figuring out

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Metra 70-8117 Amp Bypass Harness

Jason from Redding, CA on 12/31/2013

2005 Toyota Tundra

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Excellent product. About 12' too long for use with my amps, but worked great. Does not come with the Toyota tundra JBL specific wiring diagram, but I was able to find one on a Toyota forum.

Pros: Ease of use

Cons: Lack of a complete wiring diagram.

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