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What do these buttons do? 2018 Tacoma

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by whh33, May 15, 2020.

  1. May 15, 2020 at 8:04 AM
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    whh33

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    I just bought a 2018 Tacoma. No where in the manual shows these toggle buttons with little green lights. One is to the left of the steering wheel next to the Auto High Beam button. The other is in the center in between the ECT Power button and the Rear Slider button. Does anyone know what these do? Thanks

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  2. May 15, 2020 at 8:08 AM
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    wolfman00

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    those are aftermarket switches, typically used for lights. im guessing you dont have a lightbar/bars? either way, you should try and trace those back
     
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  3. May 15, 2020 at 8:09 AM
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    plurpimpin

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    Looks like generic aftermarket switches. Previous owner wired something up. Don’t think any of us will be much help. If you can’t tell what they’re turning on and off your best bet would be following the wires to see where they go.

    Would surprise me if it’s for lights they pulled off before selling.
     
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  4. May 15, 2020 at 8:09 AM
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    krupnation

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    Ask the previous owner? Or did you purchase from a dealer? I would guess they're aftermarket heated seats.
     
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  5. May 15, 2020 at 8:19 AM
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    Arries289

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    ShirtTucker

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    The one to the left of the steering wheel turns on/off the whine from the high pressure fuel pump.
    The one in the center console turns on/off the whine from the rear differential.



    :p
     
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    Skydvrr

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    My guess is seat heaters.
     
  8. May 15, 2020 at 8:27 AM
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    TRD__Chris

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    The one on the right fixes all of the transmission “problems” you’ll soon learn about on this forum.

    Welcome to TW :hattip:
     
  9. May 15, 2020 at 9:14 AM
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    s.e.charles

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    ha ha. real answer: automatic suckulator
     
  10. May 15, 2020 at 9:26 AM
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    ICU1

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    Previous owners last words...
     
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  11. May 15, 2020 at 10:59 AM
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  12. May 15, 2020 at 11:04 AM
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    bonifacio_629

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    Does turning them both on or a on/off combo turn off the whining from a "typical 3rd gen owner?":D
     
  13. May 15, 2020 at 11:06 AM
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    Mopar Mussel

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    Looks like the switches that come with Hella lights.
     
  14. May 15, 2020 at 11:08 AM
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    ICU1

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    One of those buttons is used for your neighbor’s garage door
     
  15. May 15, 2020 at 1:29 PM
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    He bought sancho's truck?
     
  16. May 15, 2020 at 1:32 PM
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    I need one for the whine from the passenger seat...
     
  17. May 15, 2020 at 1:46 PM
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    Simple. Those are the OPJ switches. (Other-People's-Junk)

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