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Open electrical connector at rear bumper

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by tacoma04, Feb 23, 2020.

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  1. Feb 23, 2020 at 5:48 AM
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    I was under my truck and saw an electrical connector with nothing connected to it. It also wasn't covered or anything. I looked inside and it does have three pins.

    First, does anyone know what this connector is used for?

    Second, why the heck is it uncovered? I wrapped electrical tape around it to keep the elements out.

    Just a heads up to check it out next time you are under your truck. It is on the left (driver) side, inside the frame and back by the bumper. It is black and next to the white connector going to the left license plate light. Pics for location below.


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  2. Feb 23, 2020 at 5:54 AM
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    What package do you have on your truck? It may be related to the rear parking sonar if you don't have that. Just a thought.
     
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  3. Feb 23, 2020 at 6:41 AM
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    It's a connector for an option you probably don't have . It's all over the vehicle.
     
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  4. Feb 23, 2020 at 6:47 AM
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    That makes sense about the parking sonar. Thanks,

    I still wouldn't have left it open to the elements. Toyota should have capped it somehow.
     
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  5. Feb 23, 2020 at 6:49 AM
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    Ah man! Now my OCDness is gonna make me crawl all under my truck and engine bay looking for those open connectors! :goingcrazy:
     
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  6. Feb 23, 2020 at 6:51 AM
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    There is alot so better have alot of tape lol
     
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    Lucky me I just bought a new roll!
     
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  8. Feb 23, 2020 at 6:58 AM
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    It's not being used and therefore doesn't need to be covered. It doesn't matter if the pins corrode because it's not being used.

    Sonar is on military ships to detect submarines. Sonar is not available on Tacomas. Ping... ping... ping... lmao.
     
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    Just using the term Toyota uses "Rear Parking Assist Sonar." That's what they called it in the Premium and Technology package for 2017.
     
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  10. Feb 23, 2020 at 7:38 AM
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    The more important question: Has anyone tried to retrofit this option?
     
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    It is a sonar. When you back up it sends a ping to detect objects behind you. It beeps when you get close. What should it be called?
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    It should be called a fishfinder, because they use sonar too.

    It should be called a sonar, just like it is called.

    It was a joke.

    Toyota also calls a driveshaft a propeller shaft in Canada. I've never seen a propeller on a Tacoma. I heard that Canadians are different though... that's another joke btw.....
     
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    I saw these at pepboys one time. For the record, this is not my truck or anyone that I know.
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    Toyota calls it the same thing here too.
     
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    Send for connector 90980-12380 and some cavity plugs. (x10)
     
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    In the rain... :)
     
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    Send for connector 90980-12380 and some cavity plugs. (x10)[/QUOTE]

    Thanks! I will look for those.
     
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    Wow! You got that right. We have had so much rain in north LA. I'm ready for some sunshine!
     
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    Us here in Oregon as well..
     
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