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Disconnect battery before swapping grill w/TPS?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by M4sshole, Feb 7, 2020.

  1. Feb 7, 2020 at 12:10 PM
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    M4sshole

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    The thread title says it all. Wondering if I should be concerned about damaging the TPS sensor if I don't disconnect the battery. If the truck is off, the TPS should be off as well, no?
    what say you?
     
  2. Feb 7, 2020 at 12:11 PM
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    Skydvrr

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    If you're worried about it, disconnect the ground, it's a ten second deal.
     
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  3. Feb 7, 2020 at 12:11 PM
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  4. Feb 7, 2020 at 12:12 PM
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    I didnt either
     
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  5. Feb 7, 2020 at 12:13 PM
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    Did mine and didn’t disconnect Battery, been 10,000miles now with 0 issue.
     
  6. Feb 7, 2020 at 12:14 PM
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    TheCochese

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    I don't disconnect the battery on lots of things. I rebel.
     
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    Yeah i left the battery connected when i took out the grille to paint the bezel, all good no issues
     
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  8. Feb 7, 2020 at 12:15 PM
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    Thanks folks, that's what I needed to hear.
     
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    This guy didn't disconnect the battery. Don't be like this guy.

    1181038_185694-20190102-belgrade-fi-647x1024.jpg
     
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  10. Feb 7, 2020 at 12:25 PM
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  11. Feb 7, 2020 at 12:30 PM
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    Taco_Coma

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    I didnt disconnect the battery my truck was fine...

    But this guy didn't either and this happened
    [​IMG]
     
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    I've installed an aftermarket grille w/ sensor, headlights (oem wire harness) and some other smaller internal things and I've kept the battery connected when doing those. Some people do recommend disconnecting the battery when replacing the grille because of a warning that says something along the lines of "Sensor has been disconnected, visit your local dealer" even when its connected, but I've never had that issue.
     
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  14. Feb 7, 2020 at 12:57 PM
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    Still so happy he took a pic instead of freaking out and trying to put it out straight away.
     
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  15. Feb 7, 2020 at 1:37 PM
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    Done. Took it for a quick ride after and experienced no issues, at least so far.

    I swapped the 2019 SR5 Chrome grill for the 2019 TRD black mesh grill and used the original sensor.
     
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  16. Feb 7, 2020 at 6:10 PM
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    Taco_Coma That's a lovely accent you have. New Jersey?

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    Lol me too, when you see the before pic with the towels you’re thinking wtf is going on here
     
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