【Tacoma-Specific Install Guide】Auxbeam AS-800 Slim Switch Panel: From Wiring Mess to Ultimate Clean Look

Follow this guide to install the Auxbeam AS-800 Slim 8-Gang Switch Panel in your Toyota Tacoma. We replicate the influencer's detailed process, covering rivnut mounting for the control box, fuse tap power, and dash panel mounting, helping you achieve the cleanest setup.

1. Planning: Why the AS-800 Slim?

The Problem: Using traditional OEM switches or individual relays results in a messy engine bay wiring harness. Each switch requires a separate wire run through the firewall, creating a huge workload and maintenance nightmare.

The Solution: The Auxbeam AS-800 Slim's integrated control box means you only need to run a single harness into the cabin to control all accessories, eliminating the "spider web" of wires.

Location Planning:

● Control Box: In the engine bay, on a blank spot of the wall near the battery and main fuse box.
● Switch Panel: On the blank panel below the center console, next to the head unit. The AS-800 Slim's slim profile allows it to integrate seamlessly here without affecting storage space below.

2. Detailed Installation Steps

Engine Bay Control Box Installation

Step 1: Mount the Control Box Bracket

● Use the provided bracket to mark your desired mounting location.
● For superior stability and finish, using rivnuts is recommended.

   ○ Drill 3/8" holes and install 1/4-20 rivnuts.
   ○ Use a rivnut tool to crimp them securely, creating solid threaded inserts.
● Alternative: You can use one existing factory bolt hole and secure the other side with a self-tapping screw.

Step 2: Install the Control Box

● Secure the control box to the bracket using bolts.
● Pro Tip: If the box interferes with components underneath, use 1-inch long aluminum spacers on the bolts to raise the box, ensuring proper clearance and allowing the lid to open freely.


Cabin Switch Panel Installation

Step 3: Adhere the Switch Panel

● Attach the metal mounting bracket to the back of the AS-800 Slim panel.
● Thoroughly clean the installation surface on the dashboard with an alcohol wipe.
● Peel off the backing from the provided high-strength 3M double-sided tape (similar to RC servo tape) and firmly press the panel into place.
● Validation: When applied correctly, the panel will be extremely secure, noted by the influencer as having "zero movement."


Wiring, Power & System Integration

Step 4: Run the Harness

● Locate the main wiring grommet through the firewall.
● Use a flexible plastic hose or wire fish tape fed from the engine bay into the cabin.
● Tape the AS-800 Slim switch panel harness to the guide and carefully pull it back into the engine bay.Step 5: Fuse Tap Power (For ACC Ignition)
● Circuit Selection: Research and use the "INJ 10A" fuse slot in the Tacoma. This is ignition-switched, preventing battery drain.
● Use the Correct Part: The Tacoma requires a Low-Profile Fuse Tap. Ensure you have the right type.
● Professional Wiring:
   ○ Drill a small hole in the engine bay fuse box cover.
   ○ Feed the fuse tap wire through and seal the hole meticulously inside and out with sealing putty for weatherproofing.
   ○ Use solder-seal heat shrink connectors for reliable, professional connections.


Step 6: Connect Main Power

● Install the provided 60-amp circuit breaker near the battery positive terminal.
● Connect the control box's thick red power wire to the circuit breaker.
● Connect the control box's black ground wire to a solid chassis ground point (e.g., fender ground bolt).


Step 7: Connect Accessories

● Wire your light bars, pods, etc., directly to the corresponding terminals on the control box.
● Note: Match the device's power draw to the correct amperage circuit.

3. Function Testing & Setup

1. Power-On Test: Turn the vehicle to ACC mode. The switch panel should illuminate.

2.Mode Selection: Double-press the "MODE" button to enter mode setup. Assign each switch independently:

    a.Red: Toggle Mode
    b.Green: Pulse/Strobe Mode
    c.Blue: Momentary Mode

3.Custom Backlighting: Click "MODE", then press and hold any switch button to cycle through colors. Find the perfect match for your Tacoma's interior (like the perfect blue in the video).

4.Light Sensor: The built-in ambient light sensor automatically adjusts backlight brightness.

4. Installation Summary

● Time Required: ~2 hours.
● Difficulty: Easy to Moderate, DIY-friendly.
● Result: Drastically simplified wiring for an exceptionally clean engine bay and cabin. The AS-800 Slim's location is ergonomic and looks OEM.
● Influencer's Verdict: 9/10, praised for offering core features of premium brands at a fraction of the cost, making it a highly recommended upgrade for Tacoma owners.