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Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by AKGSD, Aug 13, 2019.

  1. Aug 13, 2019 at 11:48 AM
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    0xDEADBEEF

    0xDEADBEEF Trash Aficionado

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    What happened to the engineers that built the first gen, and why did you murder them?
     
  2. Aug 13, 2019 at 11:51 AM
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    SR-71A Define "Well-Known Member"

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    Us engineers are scared of change. My bet is on the accountants
     
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  3. Aug 13, 2019 at 11:56 AM
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    stun gun

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    I’m ok with the reverse gearing. I need to get to 45mph in reverse to get to the end of my driveway to j-turn out of it.
     
  4. Aug 13, 2019 at 12:00 PM
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    Why some rusty frames were overlooked and marked as good when they are not.
     
  5. Aug 13, 2019 at 12:00 PM
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    You must have had different experiences with the marketing department than I.
     
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  6. Aug 13, 2019 at 12:00 PM
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    Two Tons What Would Stun Gun Do?

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    Why not keep ECT PWR on the last setting you used it on? Just made this to emphasize my point.

    6532B1F6-2A8F-4ECD-80A2-076005023820.jpg
     
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  7. Aug 13, 2019 at 12:22 PM
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    Lol
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    Somebody lyin
     
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  8. Aug 13, 2019 at 12:35 PM
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    It usually is. Everything engineers typically get blamed for is really a dilemma created by marketing or finance.
     
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  9. Aug 13, 2019 at 12:38 PM
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    Where would I locate the crankshaft position sensor on 2002 Tacoma 2.7?


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  10. Aug 13, 2019 at 12:40 PM
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    LOL
     
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  11. Aug 13, 2019 at 12:57 PM
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    Did Toyota really buy back Smitty's "turd gen"?
     
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  12. Aug 13, 2019 at 1:04 PM
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    BigWhiteTRD Official thread killer (only crickets remain)

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    How about why on 4wd vehicles.

    In 4lo
    SR/SR5/Sport/Limited trims default to traction control ON.

    OR/PRO Auto's defaults to traction control (MTS) OFF.

    OR/PRO Manual's get a latching ATrac button (setting retained)
     
  13. Aug 13, 2019 at 1:07 PM
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    Saw the thread title, I knew I wouldn’t be disappointed.
     
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  14. Aug 13, 2019 at 6:46 PM
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    CouchlessPotato Handcuffed to steering wheels still won firefights

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    Thats weird, I have a sport and in 4lo I cannot even turn traction control on if I wanted to. Which I wouldn't because traction control sucks for offroading
     
  15. Aug 13, 2019 at 6:59 PM
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    TRAC defaults ON for you in 4Lo, unless something weird is going on.
    (The way you can tell is there is NO 'TRAC OFF' light until you long press the VSC button in 4Lo while stopped.)

    And I wouldnt totally write off traction control until you try it. In my opinion, all depends on the situation.

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  16. Aug 13, 2019 at 7:29 PM
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    Why don't the make a 4x4 tacoma work van
     
  17. Aug 13, 2019 at 8:39 PM
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    Where In the hell is my real seat adjuster ?
     
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  18. Aug 14, 2019 at 2:35 AM
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    CouchlessPotato Handcuffed to steering wheels still won firefights

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    Oh, you're right, I was thinking of VSC
     
  19. Aug 21, 2019 at 2:15 PM
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    And disappeared...... any updates op????
     
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  20. Aug 21, 2019 at 2:24 PM
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    Is an Engineering Degree a BS?
     
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