What Have You Done To Your 2nd Gen Tacoma Today?

oh I kind of like that "switchblade" key. wish my 2nd gen had them loved my keys like that tuck them i the coin pocket on my pants and not have that stupid feeling of the key and the fob balled up in my pocket

 

This is the one that I purchased for my 2nd Gen. (

$12 Flip Key Fob Shell Case for Toyota Sienna Highlander Tacoma GQ43VT20T Keyless Entry Remote Control Car Key Fob Cover Housing (1)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08Z7NSCJY?th=1)

I brought the blank into Home Depot and had their automatic key cutter cut it. The employee didn't really know how to charge for it since they weren't providing the blank, so he just let me do it for free.

 

most HD will say no, but i used to as a dept lead

 

This is the one that I used. I'm finding that the unlock button doesnt activate 100% of the time, very odd.

 

I almost forgot. I installed a Black Widow muffler a few months ago, as the stock on had a broken baffle. Now I am all caught up.

 

Began stalling after running 3 seconds yesterday. Starts fine but dies unless I pump the gas between 2K-3K rpm. Cleaning the MAF and then swapping for a new one didn't help. Don't have a scanner to check if any codes, or smoke machine for vacuum leaks, etc., so she's taking a trip for a checkup...

 

OBD II and phone app. $30. Must have tool in 21st century.
Me? I washed the dusty washable air filter for about the 50th time. Money saved.

 

Sorry to hear….I hope you get the truck fixed up soon and it’s not too expensive.

 

Canadian? NRC is a Canadian company, I do see a good number of NRC rollbacks in the states.

 

Any of you gents know how to remove these switches/blanks.

 

If you have no plans to reuse the blanks just carefully put a screw into the blank then pull it out. A couple of them have unused seat heater plugs behind them.

Otherwise you either have to pull that panel which is a total pain to get out because of it nesting behind other panels, or carefully use a plastic trim tool to pop them out. The plastic surrounding the switch is very malleable and can distort from any pry tool.

 

Appreciate it. Thank you.

 

I have had good luck popping out the HVAC control panel then pushing the plugs from the back...

 

Forgot about the part too. Jesus my head must be in my ass today. Lol

 

You can DIY make a flip key using these instructions but there are some caveats: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...-programmed-and-coded-for-2015-tacoma.690027/

Biggest thing is to make sure you buy the correct flip key fob to match your year/transponder chip. My '15 uses a G chip but your '09 might use the "dot" chip or H chip, not sure which don't have it memorized.

 

I've removed these before by first removing the cigarette lighter port (I was replacing the lid anyhow) and reaching a finger in behind to push the blank out.
You'll need to push back to little tabs to remove the cigarette lighter port, It's tricky, but I was able to do it with a snipe-nose pliers (using them to push outwards, not grip).
Hope this helps.

 

Just for my understanding I ended just ripping the whole dash apart. But also had to fix my headunit.. i appreciate the replies

 

that's funny, that first link the key i already have from my F150 its a VW key base, wonder if they are the same ill have to look.

 

The dildo shifter is a nice touch.

 

And a blue one at that.