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When did Toyota remove the little wallet cubby on the left side of the steering wheel?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Samuel, Nov 24, 2021.

  1. Nov 24, 2021 at 9:46 AM
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    Taco_mike73

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    2019 was the last year. my 2020 doesn't have it.
     
  2. Nov 24, 2021 at 9:58 AM
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    The wingnut behind the wheel
  3. Nov 24, 2021 at 9:59 AM
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    Center, lower middle console in my 2020.

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  4. Nov 24, 2021 at 10:12 AM
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    Don't ya just love those packs of rubber liners? Door pockets, cupholders, etc!
     
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  5. Nov 24, 2021 at 10:16 AM
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    My 2020 doesn’t have it. It’s all switches and knobs and stuff I’m too lazy to learn about in the owners manual.:bananadead:
     
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  6. Nov 24, 2021 at 11:49 AM
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    I sure do. I have actually changed mine out to all black now.
     
  7. Nov 24, 2021 at 6:56 PM
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    I went to throw my change in the cubby, but it wasn’t there on my 22.
     
  8. Nov 24, 2021 at 7:24 PM
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  9. Nov 24, 2021 at 7:56 PM
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    The 2016 trucks didn’t have the power rear slider, just the cargo light, power inverter button and clutch cancel (if any/all equipped).

    2017 has the relief for the rear window and then like you said 2018-2019 has the additional switch blank. I converted my 2016 to a 2018-9 to gain an extra blank for my amplifier control knob to try and give a pseudo-OEM look. Like many on her I replaced the cubby with a switch holder.

    My before and after with part numbers.

     
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  10. Nov 25, 2021 at 12:14 AM
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    Also, no "coin" stash either. My previous Subaru you could buy an aftermarket cubby and put it where a fuse box was just left of the steering wheel. Made a nice little cubby for change.

    Which reminds me... when I traded it in, I forgot to get my spare change outta that cubby.

    Damn.
     
  11. Nov 25, 2021 at 12:52 AM
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    I put my wallet in there once. It took me like an hour to remember where I put it. Searched everywhere, never again
     
  12. Nov 25, 2021 at 1:03 AM
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    I never knew about those red outlined mats. Looks good.
     
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  13. Nov 25, 2021 at 2:19 AM
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  14. Nov 25, 2021 at 4:38 AM
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    And, if you remove the switch panel to re-make the cubby...you have no place for the missile launcher switch!!
    Lance 1.jpg
     
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  15. Nov 25, 2021 at 4:51 AM
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    Mine holds a Chapstick tube. No clue where I would put it otherwise.
     
  16. Nov 25, 2021 at 4:52 AM
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    My 2019 OR has it. Perfect spot for my work access badge. I miss it when I take a different car to work.
     
  17. Nov 25, 2021 at 4:59 AM
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    Toyota does not anticipate anyone buying a Tacoma after 2020 will be needing a wallet anymore.
     
  18. Nov 25, 2021 at 5:10 AM
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    It’s a garage door opener holder for 2017, since Toyota was too cheap to have programmable buttons for garage doors. Do tacos at least have that now?
     
  19. Nov 25, 2021 at 5:26 AM
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    My 2020 Pro has 3 buttons for garage door openers on the underside of the rearview mirror.
     
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  20. Nov 25, 2021 at 5:49 AM
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    You would have to have a VERY TINY wallet to fit in that small space. It is a very handy place for your garage door opener.

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