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Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by kirros40, Jul 13, 2017.

  1. Jul 13, 2017 at 9:26 PM
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    kirros40

    kirros40 [OP] 2017 TRD OFF-ROAD DBL CAB 4x4

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    Any one know what this is for?

    IMG_1196.jpg
     
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  2. Jul 13, 2017 at 9:37 PM
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    20tacoma17

    20tacoma17 Well-Known Member

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    Nope, i dont have one in my 17 sport. You buy truck new?
     
  3. Jul 13, 2017 at 9:40 PM
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    Rob Daman

    Rob Daman The Taco Formerly Known as Hard Shell Taco

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    a lot
    looks like a dealer installed anti-theft device.
     
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  4. Jul 13, 2017 at 9:42 PM
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    shakerhood

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    Looks aftermarket.
     
  5. Jul 13, 2017 at 9:42 PM
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    9TRDTCO

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    Check your window sticker, looks like a dealer add on
     
  6. Jul 13, 2017 at 9:42 PM
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    Jake.A

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    x2 ^
     
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  7. Jul 13, 2017 at 9:54 PM
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    kirros40

    kirros40 [OP] 2017 TRD OFF-ROAD DBL CAB 4x4

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    Hmmm bought truck new. Barely noticed today after taking it in for service.
     
  8. Jul 13, 2017 at 9:59 PM
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    Oldman808

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    That's the aftermarket passenger eject button.

    Just kidding looks like the aftermarket anti-theft device as the others mentioned.
     
  9. Jul 13, 2017 at 10:05 PM
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    If you bought the truck brand new, ask the dealer or look on your invoice for an add on.
     
  10. Jul 13, 2017 at 10:07 PM
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    kirros40

    kirros40 [OP] 2017 TRD OFF-ROAD DBL CAB 4x4

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    Thanks everyone..I'll ask dealer tommorrow. I think your right with dealer anti-theft.
     
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  11. Jul 16, 2017 at 9:10 AM
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    What did you find out?
     
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  12. Jul 16, 2017 at 11:04 AM
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    I love the holes they put in ur new truck
     
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  13. Jul 16, 2017 at 11:05 AM
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    eject-o seat-o
     
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  14. Jul 16, 2017 at 11:43 AM
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    I believe its your TPM reset.
     
  15. Jul 16, 2017 at 11:44 AM
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    That reset is just above and to the left in the photo.
     
  16. Jul 16, 2017 at 11:57 AM
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    That was dumb on my part. Its clearly aftermarket so I didn't think that was the one in question. My bad. Trailer brake ?
     
  17. Jul 16, 2017 at 12:03 PM
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    Here is what my anti-theft device looks like. I know this as I have watched them activate it at the dealership. Mine has a blue LED bulb that flashes when the vehicle is locked, indicating that the anti-theft system is active.

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  18. Jul 22, 2017 at 12:42 PM
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    kirros40 [OP] 2017 TRD OFF-ROAD DBL CAB 4x4

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    It is dealer installed anti-theft
     
  19. Jul 22, 2017 at 12:49 PM
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    Lawfarin

    Lawfarin Who me?

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    I'd be pissed, your vehicle already have an Immobilizer, that's more secure than this junk unit. Basically they install these to make a quick buck
     
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  20. Jul 22, 2017 at 12:50 PM
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    I wish I could tell you that it is a power seat button.
     
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