HOW TO INSTALL AMP RESEARCH RUNNING BOARDS ON A 2016 TOYOTA TUNDRA FULL INSTALL

[@ep7394]

I know this video is old, and it wasn't 100% accurate to my 2021... but I had to reference this several times yesterday during my install because the provided directions were not the best - So thanks for doing this. It really did help me out for my install. Very much appreciated!

[@ETPCYT]

Hey EP! Glad it was useful my FRIEND! These are still working great on my tundra :)

[@katiesdad7]

Thanks for the video. When I installed mine I left the boards off till the end so they didn't get in my way. I also unplugged the electrical connectors to make installing the taps easier. I have to say that I called AMP 2x for some help and they were very polite and helpful. Real easy to get in touch with.

[@ETPCYT]

Very nice tips there BRO :) I am 100% satisfied with these ;)

[@peekguyy3194]

All the final wiring instructions in this video were relevant for my 2019 Tundra. Thank you sir.

[@ETPCYT]

Glad it helped my Friend. I think you will really like these.. mine are still working perfectly today

[@terrellpickens6378]

I just wanted to say thank you so much for doing this video!! This is an amazing video and I was able to follow along effortlessly. I thought this was an extremely intimidating task until I watched your video. You saved me over $600!!! Thank you so much I really appreciate it!!!

[@ETPCYT]

Hey TERRELL! Awesome BRO! I am so glad this helped YOU :) I say the hardest part of doing a task is psyching ourselves out of the doubt that we can do it :) Have a blessed day my FRIEND :)

[@sublettkustomz7884]

Great Vid..just bought a 2021 Tundra 3 weeks ago and ordered the AMP steps the day after. Did the full install today. Between your vid and the directions. I had same wire issue on Passenger side. And Toyota's damn battery delay kept screwing me up too. ALL and All....its done and works flawlessly!!!

[@ETPCYT]

Grats on YOUR new TRUCK BRO! did YOU get the TRD? I am glad YOU got them on!

[@sublettkustomz]

@@ETPCYT No...They didn't have any when i got mine. I have the Crew Max Trail Edition. Super pumped about it!!

[@ETPCYT]

@@sublettkustomz heck ya :)

[@tjrou2005]

So I installed my steps on a 2021 Tundra last night and had the exact same issue as you on the drivers side. After a bit of tinkering with it, the wire tap did not stab into the wire the first, or second try. I had to strip a little of the loom back to give me more slack and get that tiny blue wire perfectly straight then everything worked perfect.

[@ETPCYT]

Good tip bro, I was wondering what the deal was :) I was super frustrated when it was acting weird :) Grats on the new TUNDRA BRO!

[@orasioramon2651]

This is by far the best video I've seen on installing AMPs. Thanks for all your help!

[@ETPCYT]

Thanks for the kind words my FRIEND :)

[@alanmcdaniel4771]

Thank you sir....your wiring saved the day!!!

[@ETPCYT]

Hey Alan, that was definitely the challenging part for me.. the wiring instructions were rough :)

[@kalelorntzen1492]

55:45 this part for the driver door was crucial!! My 2016 was a gray wire.

[@ETPCYT]

it was a bit of a struggle for me but after install I haven't had a single issue .. These are really nice :)

[@F3ND1MUS]

You are making a real difference in the world.

[@AGallegos288]

Just ordered these for my Tundra, excited to install them! I will be studying this video now

[@ETPCYT]

The wiring was the toughest part for me.. They are still working flawlessly :)

[@AGallegos288]

@@ETPCYT followed these to a T, all doors work except the passenger front! 😅😅😅 ugh

[@ETPCYT]

@@AGallegos288 I had a similar thing happen.. I unplugged the battery and waited a few minutes and plugged it back in at they all worked....

[@AGallegos288]

@@ETPCYT thanks for the reply! I’ll give this a try!

[@ETPCYT]

@@AGallegos288 I hope it work my FRIEND :)

[@firstlast4100]

Great Video , curious why you did not by the pre-wired no splice kit that plugs into the OBCD port under the dash ?

[@ETPCYT]

That would have been awesome! I didn't know it was available when I bought it.. sure would have made it easier.. the wiring was a bit rough :)

[@tuckerjohnston4057]

Hey, are you talking about this item? I am about to make the purchase and stumbled upon your comment and was curious. Thanks! AMP Research | Plug & Play Pass Through Harness for Powersteps | Universal | 76404-01A | Fits 2007 - 2023 Trucks (Excludes Ram & Toyota), Black

[@ETPCYT]

that would have been awesome.. I didn't know it came with these at the time

[@Tundra-pw2cu]

I was wondering if you can manually over ride the boards so they will not come down under certain situations such as deep snow or when off road when hunting were there is a high spot the board may get caught on . Would it be possible to add a manual cut off switch or could you just discount the fuse at battery connection and the boards would not come down. I am getting ready to purchase a set for a 2020 tundra and once in a while I may not want them to come down. Thanks

[@ETPCYT]

Hey there.. thanks for the question.. I know YOU can have them stay down if you want...I just went outside and tried to hold them up when I opened the door... They still went down... I think it would be possible to add a cut off switch without too much problem.. also I don't think any terrain or anything would damage them just from the force of the running board coming down.. they are quite sturdy.. unless you need to go off road and have your door open while driving I wouldn't think it would get hung up or do anything.. but for the instance where you might need to, I am sure just disconnecting the fuse would do the trick :) Grats on your new tundra btw :)

[@ETPCYT]

hmm.. there might be a way .. I know you can keep them from going up.. I am not sure if they have a default where if they encounter pressure they go back up

[@steveknopf3954]

Nice video. I'm not quite done with my install yet but have finished up the driver side entirely. I tested it and am having the same problem you had with your front door not deploying the step down. I still have to finish up the passenger side wire tapping and wire connections but other than that I'm done. I'm going to finish that side of things and then go for a drive and hope the driver's door somehow resets itself and starts working. Any other ideas on how to troubleshoot that door?

[@ETPCYT]

if i remember correctly.. after I unplugged the battery and replugged it back in. it seemed to correct itself.. it was definitely odd... I thought I had messed up on the wiring but disconnecting the battery and waiting about a minute or two then reconnecting did the trick.. I hope it helps my FRIEND :)

[@steveknopf3954]

@@ETPCYT I tried it last night, although seemed strange as I was doing it since I leave the fuse out so that's essentially like it not being connected to the battery. Anyways, nothing happened, didn't work. I'll be trying to possibly strip the wire a bit and re-tap it this weekend.

[@ETPCYT]

I hope you have luck my friend.. I know that driver's side wire was a tough one for me

[@TheChristian1288]

I’m having issues with my driver rear door not working with steps, but every other door works properly. I already disconnected battery and fuse and still no luck

[@ETPCYT]

hmm.. some of the wire connectors can be a bit finicky.. I would go check those to make sure they are all good..

[@ETPCYT]

yeah this seems to be an issue. not sure why :(

[@steveknopf3954]

Still no luck on the driver's side front door deployment. I've tried several different tap connectors, I shaved a little bit of the covering off so the tap ons would have an easier time connecting and still no luck. I called Amp and they told me "keep trying". They're not much help. Not sure what to do next but probably call Amp and tell them I want to return them, which means a complete removal and re-packaging but I'm not going to keep these things if they won't deploy the door that gets used 100% of the time.

[@ETPCYT]

that one wire was super rough for me.. the instructions weren't too clear.. I had it on the wrong one at first I think.. then got it right.. so all your other doors work but the front one driver's side just like my issue?... maybe triple check the wire.. man I wish I was more helpful.. I really want this to work for you.. mine have worked flawlessly since the install.. not a single issue and they are very nice when smaller kids or elderly need to climb up inside.. YOUR wire might be a different color than mine too.. I am sorry my friend.. I wonder if you could take it to a auto place and have them just check that out real quick?

[@steveknopf3954]

My problem is now fixed and resolved after days and three phone calls to Amp. Here's a summary below. Hopefully someone who encounters a similar problem will benefit and see this. Also, it might explain what happened originally to the OP. The wire leading from the harness to my driver side front door needed to be pushed into the controller more. That's it. It doesn't give me a lot of confidence in the quality of the work on the wiring harness and controller. It doesn't give me much confidence that the wires won't back out because of the vibrations of driving the truck but for whatever it's worth now, it's all working now. Thanks to all for your help!

[@ETPCYT]

Mine are still working great.. I am sorry you are having this issue.. I am not sure what to tell you execpt perhaps go over all the wires again and see if one is loose

[@andrewhayes8782]

Hey man, I hope I’m not bothering you by asking but I’m having a problem with my running boards & I figured you might be able to help me. My running boards won’t go up, they just stay down. The lights work but I can’t figure out how to make them go up. I bought my truck with these & I’d like them to work. I drive a 2016 Tundra Crewmax. It would mean a ton if you could help me. thank you so much! :)

[@ETPCYT]

He ANDREW.. I hope it's going good..Hmm.. I would check the connections on the motors if I were you.. When I installed these all the door activated the running boards except for the drivers door.. it was weird and I thought I had it hooked up wrong.. Then I disconnected the battery and reconnected it and it worked.. Maybe give that a shot bro.. Sometimes dirt or debris can get in the motor too or maybe mess up a connection.. Hopefully it is just a loose wire or something like that.. I hope this is helpful.. Take it easy bro :)

[@ETPCYT]

sorry I did not address this.. I don't know why I don't get notifications sometimes. it sounds like some kind of wiring issue.. they are tied into the doors some how.. if you can get the wiring diagram from the company and double check to see if everything is ok.. check the wires too see if any are loose

[@ronprice3518]

Here's a trick for finding the correct wire without punching holes in your wiring. Take a sewing needle and stick it into your wiring block , take a jumper wire with alligator clips , clip up to your power wire .if the steps don't work move to next wire saves alot of time .

[@ETPCYT]

Hey RON, THanks for the tip my FRIEND :)

[@ScooterBlia2]

What if you get stuck high center and need to open your door?

[@ETPCYT]

This does not prevent YOUR door from opening. I think it has pressure sensors to keep it from exerting too much pressure

[@ScooterBlia2]

@@ETPCYT Got ya. Thanks! Just wondering, I just ordered a set for my Tundra too. I don't plan to off road with it though. Just tow my boat.

[@ETPCYT]

@@ScooterBlia2 I think YOU will really like them BRO. The install wasn't the easiest thing I have ever done but doable :) and if I can do it anyone can :) Best of luck my FRIEND.

[@leedye6687]

This would never be used off-road.

[@ETPCYT]

@@leedye6687 the tundra?

[@Rccre8ture]

Witch model is your tundra limited edition or ?

[@ETPCYT]

Hey BRO, it's a SR5 Crewmax 4wd, 5.7L V8

[@Rccre8ture]

Thanks I appreciate it !

[@wileecoyote5749]

Doesn't matter. Same truck

[@ETPCYT]

SR5 Crewmax :) just hit 100k miles

[@240franklin5]

air bag light pops up when i plug them up no idea why i followed the instructions correctly

[@ETPCYT]

hmm.. that's odd.. the wiring was a bit rough for me

[@ETPCYT]

hmmm that is odd.. the wiring was definitely the most difficult part for me.. I had to double and triple check

[@tpj1959]

Fast Forward some...thanks for the video

[@ETPCYT]

Hey, TIM, thanks for the tip. I know some of this was slow for sure.. I don't do a whole lot of editing because of the sheer number of videos I make :) Have a great day BRO :)

[@ETPCYT]

YOU are most welcome :)

[@zackeryshepherd3162]

I bet the problem are those wire taps. It seems like wire taps don’t work that. I always use butt connectors that crimp and has solder in them. It just makes a way better connection.

[@ETPCYT]

It was weird.. So all the doors worked except the driver door. I drove it to work and back and replugged in the fuse and it worked .. haven't had a problem since :) Have a good one Zack

[@ETPCYT]

good Tip Bro thanks

[@yudasableng1906]

dewi arianti

[@ETPCYT]

OKAY!

[@jleeod]

Dude skipped over one of the most important steps

[@ETPCYT]

What did I miss bro?

[@orasioramon2651]

The only thing I can think of is disconnect the battery before working on anything electronic. This might have helped with the electrical issue you had. Great video!!!

[@ETPCYT]

oops sorry what did I miss?

[@bbergener17]

69 inches.

[@ETPCYT]

Hey BRETT :)

[@Dredster747]

Why do people make instructional videos of something they’ve never done before?

[@ETPCYT]

From my perspective it allows people to see the difficulties involved in installation and how to overcome them.. I try to include all the parts of installation in my videos including the problems I run into.. this is just in hopes that if others encounter the same issues they will be able to fix them.. :)