What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

On my way out to the truck to untangle a bird nest and store my straps correctly. Damn…

 

thanks, you got to it before i could. i know my 2014 brz has toyota's d4s system-- it was part of what toyota brought to the table to create the vehicle, and i know that car has direct injectors as well as port injectors that will self-clean, eliminating the problem. given that the 3rd gen came afterwards and used a similar d4-s system, i was going to ask for a source that they weren't self cleaning.

but does anyone have a toyota document on the subtle model year changes from the '19 refresh?

 

or, one just gets the self-retracting version.

$40 DC Cargo Mall Retractable Ratchet Straps, 2 Pack (1" x 10 feet) - Heavy Duty Tie Down Auto Retractable Ratchet Straps-Easy Self Contained Black Ratchet Strap Tie Downs for Trailers, Vehicles, Boat

https://www.amazon.com/NO-RATCHETING-Retractable-SELF-CONTAINED-Cargo-Motorcycles/dp/B077TYSLSM?th=1

i've always wound up my long ratchet straps similar to the video, only difference is the final packaging with the 2 parts. interesting, but way too time consuming imo...

 

Should’ve told me man!

I mean all jokes aside, the regular ones are enough for most stuff, worst case I take the struts off to lift the hood higher if need be, can’t imagine it though.

Not worth swapping to them though I don’t think…

 

The only relevant thing I could turn up on short notice is Tech Tip T-TT-0521-19 wherein the condition is as follows: The current engine active test "Control the Injection Mode" is not operating as desired when controlling the direct injectors manually on 2GR-FKS engines.

This TT seems be related to a human-operated test via TechStream and not an inherent function of the fuel system's normal operation so I don't think it applies to a potential 2019 engine refresh. As far as I can tell, the 2GR-FKS has not had a refresh during it's lifespan. But, it's possible. I just can't find any reliable source to say otherwise.

 

got my sdhq hidden winch mount today.

holy stickers batman. i'm at the stage in my life where any sticker over 4"x4" needs to come with an advertising contract.

so the sticker made it to the back of the workshop door instead. it's a shame they don't have any subtle stickers.

 

1up bike rack installed. Ready for riding

 

Nice! I have that same setup. I only wish MORE would include all the braided hoses.

 

I'm playing catch up but I have had my SR5 just over a year, and so far I have:

- Replaced interior lights with LEDs
- Installed a Gator Tonneau cover
- OEM bed mat
- Installed aftermarket bed lights and an OEM switch
- Removed air dam
- Replaced radio knobs with RAV4 knobs
- AC Drain mod
- Installed Screen ProTech on instrument panel, shifter, and infotainment system
- Blind spot mirrors (or as I call it the poor man's blind spot monitoring system)
- Learned the two bucket method of washing
- And some stickers for fun

As someone with zero experience working on vehicles, I can say these have all be extremely easy mods. Next up I plan to do some cheap headlight bulb upgrades. Eventually I'll replace the halogens with LEDs. In time I also plan to get a Pro Grill. And when it's time for new tires I'll get something more off road oriented. Also thinking of some kind of running board/sliders/steps.

 

hell yeah bro, they are the best. Love my heavy duty double. Your levers are nice and bright red. Mine came new with kinda red ones, and bleached out so fast they’re like a very light pink now. My only complaint. Probably an anodizing defect.

 

Installed ditch lights and added a precleaner to the snorkel.

Oh almost forgot added a hilift mount to front rail.

 

And now, I am learning too.

 

Here is the cheat sheet, just $17:

$17 Three Pocket Pickup Truck Cargo Net Fit for Toyota Tacoma 2013-2019 Cargo Organizer Storage Net

https://www.amazon.com/Pocket-Pickup-2013-2019-Organizer-Storage/dp/B07JD945LY

 

I have the same setup. Twice now the camera has died. Only thing I've been able to figure out is what looks like a resistor that is in the +12v line overheats due to constant power rather than intermittent power as you'd get when using the camera as a backup camera on an older vehicle. How did you apply +12v to yours?

 

I asked, because when I ask I learn something. And when I try something and mess up, I learn something. And as others show their ideas/mods and ask their questions, I learn something *.

Thank you.

*"Learn" may also translate to "need"

 

Fuse tap to the efi no 1 fuse.

 

Rinsed my truck off in the driveway today, its 21 degrees out and the car wash lines are too long. So I did what any adult with poor spending habits does, break out the electric water tank full of hot water! Gave her a good rinse down to get the salt and crow shit off.

 

LED license plate lights. Already have the reverse light bypass.



Next I need LED fogs and that's all the lights

 

Installed an aftermarket remote start from 12 volt.

 

Got some @TUFSKINZ sill protectors for Christmas. What a better time to install them when it’s 60 something degrees out.
I should probably vacuum too…