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Random wire dropped out?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Pikestaco, Jul 18, 2017.

  1. Jul 19, 2017 at 3:36 PM
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    RIDERED67

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    And that is?
     
  2. Jul 19, 2017 at 3:40 PM
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    'Cause TW

    Adam-Sandler.jpg
     
  3. Jul 19, 2017 at 3:43 PM
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    need to learn more about this stuff
    have you not read through the thread?

    it was actually discovered and posted before the one i quote above, but i dind't want to go back and find the first.
     
  4. Jul 19, 2017 at 3:56 PM
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    But have you figured out why it was there?
     
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  5. Jul 19, 2017 at 3:57 PM
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    A back step for when I get older, Carhartt seatcovers, 4Runner wheels, Topper, and "tats all folks"! --for now!!
    What do you mean? --" Toyota doesn't do factory orders" -- Maybe not in Canada -- In the US --they sure as hell DO!! -- I have one THANKYOU!
     
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  6. Jul 19, 2017 at 4:03 PM
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    What factory ordered options do you have?
     
  7. Jul 19, 2017 at 4:05 PM
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    need to learn more about this stuff
    no. that will require going to the dealer. haven't had time. working more than usual this last month. want to complain. but shouldn't. more work is more $$ for me. (sales) but when i do take it in i'll let you all know the response.

    body shop i had the truck at hadn't ever heard of what i was talking about.
     
  8. Jul 19, 2017 at 4:06 PM
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    OP, where was your truck made? If it was in Mexico, your Taco may have been used to smuggle something into the states. This is based off the assumption that device is a tracker.
    :anonymous:
     
  9. Jul 19, 2017 at 4:09 PM
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    Tracker. A lot of company vehicles like tow trucks and what not have them. Tapping in there and sometimes plugging into the OBDII port gives all sorts of info
     
  10. Jul 19, 2017 at 4:09 PM
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    I skimmed and was agreeing it was a gps. Sounds like someone didnt read through their paper work they were signing.
     
  11. Jul 19, 2017 at 4:21 PM
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    A back step for when I get older, Carhartt seatcovers, 4Runner wheels, Topper, and "tats all folks"! --for now!!
    There was no trucks in the color/option combo I wanted to buy -- the dealer put in a order to Toyota to get it built --took 8 -9 weeks to get it -- my order was assigned a build number etc-etc. If this is not a factory order --I don't know what is!
    BTW -it was a blue SR5 4x4 AC AT with ONLY factory tow pkg. -nothing else.
    In the US if your dealer tells you can't order your truck --THEY ARE flat out Lieing
     
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  12. Jul 19, 2017 at 4:24 PM
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    I ordered my Truck too. I got a blue TRD Sport double cab long bed. A factory order usually means a vehicle that has options or features not usually offered. For instance if I was able to order a rear locker on my sport or get 4.10 gears on my truck. That would be a factory ordered truck. What we got is usually called a dealer ordered truck.
     
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  13. Jul 19, 2017 at 4:27 PM
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    I ordered my truck too, took 3 or 4 months for them to build and deliver it to the Dealer.
     
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  14. Jul 19, 2017 at 4:39 PM
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    A back step for when I get older, Carhartt seatcovers, 4Runner wheels, Topper, and "tats all folks"! --for now!!
    Thanks for the terminology --Call it whatever -- I told the dealer what EXACTLY I wanted -- they ordered it specially for me --There was no trucks set up like the one I wanted in the build plans for the plant (San Antonio) --they inserted the order for mine. Call it whatever anyone prefers --my truck happened.
     
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  15. Jul 19, 2017 at 4:45 PM
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    I'm glad you got your SR5 with a tow package.
     
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    And longbed makes it a rare bird
     
  17. Jul 19, 2017 at 4:47 PM
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    Not entirely accurate...someone identified it early in the thread as the aforementioned holder...prolly got deleted cuz cannot find it.

    And happy anniversary on TW! Get your post count up tho!
     
  18. Jul 19, 2017 at 5:50 PM
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    A back step for when I get older, Carhartt seatcovers, 4Runner wheels, Topper, and "tats all folks"! --for now!!
    Thank you
     
  19. Jul 19, 2017 at 5:51 PM
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    And Blue is the best colour for the Tacoma.
     
  20. Jul 19, 2017 at 6:27 PM
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    I identified it a few pages back; I think post 46. Someone else posted the same video just recently.
     
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