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Used Car: Where do these items belong/what are they to?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by MHARMS, Oct 20, 2017.

  1. Oct 20, 2017 at 12:41 PM
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    MHARMS

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    Recently purchased my used tacomaIMG_6065.jpg and I found these items in the glove box. Any clue what they're to? The wrench appears to be for the antennae, but I'm not sure about the other hardware and the bulbs.
     
  2. Oct 20, 2017 at 12:44 PM
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    jlusmc

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    the handle with the hole is for removing your radio antenna (for machine car washes). bulbs, maybe interior lights were replaced and previous owner kept for spares?
     
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  3. Oct 20, 2017 at 12:45 PM
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    The bulbs are probably just spares. Lots of people carry spare bulbs so they can fix a burned out tail light etc wherever.
     
  4. Oct 20, 2017 at 12:50 PM
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    The metal screws look like they are for an Ikea project.
     
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  5. Oct 20, 2017 at 12:51 PM
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    They have been used
    Haha yes!
     
  6. Oct 20, 2017 at 12:56 PM
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    The screws look like adapters that come with aftermarket antennas so they can fit universal and the small bulbs I think are for the map lights and the fuse looking one is for the dome light
     
  7. Oct 20, 2017 at 12:58 PM
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    Makes sense, thank you!
     
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  8. Oct 20, 2017 at 1:32 PM
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    Bingo, that's exactly what those screws are
     
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    Those bulbs look identical too the ones I use in my outdoor lights on my walkway.
    He probably just put them in the glove box and has nothing to do with the truck.
     
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    Looks like Speer hollow points
     
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    Sorry OP, just reminded me of that. The double threaded bolts are definitely antenna adapters, I have some too.
     
  13. Oct 20, 2017 at 10:29 PM
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    Its late so I hope the last couple posts are just kidding because those are out of those kits that have a universal 1/4" driver with assorted replaceable tips. I see a torx bit, a phillips, a JIS phillips-type, and a mini something.
     
  14. Oct 21, 2017 at 5:16 AM
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    Haha it’s an old joke that was going around a while ago. Apparently some girl really posted that.
     
  15. Oct 21, 2017 at 6:36 AM
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    .25 Caliber? :)
     
  16. Oct 21, 2017 at 7:03 AM
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    just toss them. They don’t look like important parts.
     
  17. Oct 21, 2017 at 7:06 AM
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    Look like .223 camber
     

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