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Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by mrsr71, Dec 20, 2019.

  1. Dec 20, 2019 at 3:48 PM
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    mrsr71

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    While using the power outlet for 110v, (motor NOT running) will it auto shutoff if it determines the engine battery is to low?

    Yes, I’ve read the manual.

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  2. Dec 20, 2019 at 5:57 PM
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    caribe makaira

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    Let us know if you even get it to come ON with engine OFF...
     
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  3. Dec 20, 2019 at 6:18 PM
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    Anchovy

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    I’ll pay you $500 if you can turn the outlet on with the truck off
     
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  4. Dec 20, 2019 at 6:19 PM
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    You sure you want to make that bet?
     
  5. Dec 20, 2019 at 6:19 PM
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    :smack::rofl::rofl::rofl:
     
  6. Dec 20, 2019 at 6:23 PM
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    I’ve been sitting in my truck for the past 5 minutes trying to turn it on with the truck off
     
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  7. Dec 20, 2019 at 6:25 PM
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    Prove it.
     
  8. Dec 20, 2019 at 6:27 PM
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    This is good so far
     
  9. Dec 20, 2019 at 6:28 PM
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    upload_2019-12-20_22-28-22.jpg
     
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  10. Dec 20, 2019 at 6:28 PM
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    Yours is a 2016
     
  11. Dec 20, 2019 at 6:31 PM
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    That is correct. I too have a bed outlet and my truck will not turn it on while it is off
     
  12. Dec 20, 2019 at 6:32 PM
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    So you are saying a 2018 will operate different?
    I have a 2018 and just looked at the manual and it states the same thing as posted above in post #10.
     
  13. Dec 20, 2019 at 6:32 PM
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  14. Dec 20, 2019 at 6:37 PM
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    the speed reader*
     
  15. Dec 20, 2019 at 6:38 PM
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    Interesting, I’ll have to try mine
     
  16. Dec 20, 2019 at 6:39 PM
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    Lemme know what you find because now I’m curious if my truck is wonky
     
  17. Dec 20, 2019 at 6:41 PM
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    right? I’ve wondered that too. I’ve never unplugged my battery to change map, dome or vanity lights and never had a problem, yet I see lots of people blowing fuses and more. Also doing other wiring as well and truck is a champ.
    Either way I’ll check it in the morning
     
  18. Dec 20, 2019 at 6:45 PM
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    First year of 3rd Gen, might be assembled with better parts...
     
  19. Dec 20, 2019 at 6:46 PM
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    I just went and checked my 2018 Sport. It will not power the bed outlet with the engine off. I even tried it in acc mode, no go. The engine has to be running to get power to the bed outlet. Did I get a bad truck?:confused:
     
  20. Dec 20, 2019 at 6:47 PM
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    possible... you seen any of these issues with your 05?
     

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