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Sensing Bulb

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by plmber58, Oct 13, 2012.

  1. Oct 13, 2012 at 7:31 AM
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    plmber58

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    I have a 2009 Tacoma foreruner and found a sensing bulb in front of the radiator. Is this for the AC or is it for the out side temp gauge? I do not have the trd so there is no compass and out side temp display on my truck
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  2. Oct 13, 2012 at 8:27 AM
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    Wtf is a Tacima forerunner?
     
  3. Oct 13, 2012 at 8:27 AM
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    Wtf is a Tacoma forerunner?

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  4. Oct 13, 2012 at 8:29 AM
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    Can you post a pic? Would make identifying much easier.
     
  5. Oct 13, 2012 at 6:33 PM
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    That is the outside air temp sensor, which is used for the A/C on 2009+ trucks, as well as the overhead display if you have it. On 2005-2008 it is for the overhead display only, and the sensor won't be there if you don't have that option.
     
  6. Oct 13, 2012 at 6:36 PM
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    I'm gonna take a huge guess, and say that he meant to say prerunner. Either that or he was driving a tacoma, had a head on collision with a 4 runner, and wants to know why there is a funny sensor bulb in the front of his rad.:rolleyes::cool:
     
  7. Oct 14, 2012 at 4:51 AM
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    You might be on to something here. :D
     
  8. Oct 14, 2012 at 5:11 AM
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    I'm gonna vote ambient temp sensor for the compass/temp gauge, much like my truck has a backup camera but no monitor in the mirror, or a satellite antenna but no satellite radio, or cruise control but (formerly) no switch to turn it on.
     

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