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3rd Gen Pop & Lock Possoble Cause of Draining Battery?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Z-Rax, Jul 18, 2023.

  1. Jul 18, 2023 at 11:50 AM
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    Z-Rax

    Z-Rax [OP] New Member

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    Has anyone that's installed the Pop & Lock electric lock on their 3rd gen, had issues with a dead battery? I have a 2023 TRD OR with 2k miles on it and I've had to jump it twice. The only non cosmetic mods I've done are the tailgate lock, raptor lights, and replaced the headlights and high beams with led bulbs. Anyone have any suggestions what could be draining my battery?
     
  2. Jul 18, 2023 at 12:01 PM
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    Chew

    Chew Not so well known user

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    Mine hasn't had any issues in 4 years. I did have an OBDII Bluetooth reader, I suspected was draining slightly, but unsure. It was winter (cold), I leave the truck sit for a week at a time, and I was on 3 year old battery,,, that of course was slated for replacement anyways.
    I would try disconnecting your raptor lights (or really any electrical mods) and see if that helps, or if you can show exactly how you wired them, one of the electrical gurus might be able to review.
    You could also get the battery load tested, just cause it's newish, doesn't mean it's good.
     
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  3. Jul 18, 2023 at 12:46 PM
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    what was the last mod you did? undo that one!
     
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    RIX TUX

    RIX TUX no ducks given

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    welcome.....tacomas are sensitive to messing with the electrical system.
    nothing personal but take off the crap and see if this stops your problem
     
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    So why do you immediately blame the pop and lock when you also installed raptor lights and LED lights?
     
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  6. Jul 18, 2023 at 2:31 PM
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    Z-Rax

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    It could absolutely be the Raptor lights too. The pop and lock is just the last thing I added. I disconnected it and going to see if I'm having the same issues in a couple days and if so, I'll take out the raptor lights.
     

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