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Mystery Plug Behind Passenger Head Lamp

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by jonpow, Jul 21, 2020.

  1. Jul 21, 2020 at 8:43 AM
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    947D339D-8355-422C-BEC8-6BC887195975.jpg I found this unplugged cable behind my passenger headlamp and can not locate where it’s home is. Any suggestions?
     
  2. Jul 21, 2020 at 8:51 AM
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    I think some other markets got washer fluid level sensors that the US didnt get, but we still got the wiring for it.
     
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    Is the truck used?
     
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    In Canada we have the low washer fluid light.
     
  5. Jul 21, 2020 at 8:56 AM
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    You would think they would of put it on all northern climate trucks. In MN we go through washer fluid faster than gas in the winter.
     
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    I wonder how much it would take to get that working?
     
  7. Jul 21, 2020 at 8:58 AM
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    I think the wiring is all dead for that sensor in the US, might need something done in the programming to get it to work.
     
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    Should be relatively easy if you ignore and the wiring there and route your own harness instead. Just mount a simple conductivity sensor then find a blank spot behind the cluster and hook up a light. Post it here for massive likes.
     
  9. Jul 21, 2020 at 9:01 AM
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    I think the wiring is there. You would need the float in the washer fluid container and the dash light if it isn't there.
     
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    Is the connector on the end of red stripped cable? If yes, it is not OEM.
     
  11. Jul 21, 2020 at 9:14 AM
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    yes sir
     
  12. Jul 21, 2020 at 9:16 AM
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    it is not, it appears to group up with a few other wires and runs through a hole in the bottom of the engine bay above the wheel
     
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    BTW thanks for all of the quick help! Already glad to have joined the forum
     
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    That red stripper cable replaced the connector. you have some light mods
     
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    If he had light mods. Shouldn't there be another connector on the other side?
     
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    Light bar?
     
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    The red stripped cable is for a LED headlight kit, not involved in the plug he is looking at.

    https://headlightrevolution.com/2016-2020-toyota-tacoma-s-v-4-led-h11/
     
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    Maybe! It’s a shame the previous owner couldn’t leave it for me
     
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    Check for telltale signs of a removed light bar.
     

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