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WTF is this thing?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by powder1134, Jun 10, 2020.

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  1. Jun 10, 2020 at 6:21 PM
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    powder1134

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    Can anyone identify what this is? It is mounted directly underneath the fuse panel with a small wire that runs from it under the dash and into the panel.

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    powder1134, Jun 10, 2020
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  2. Jun 10, 2020 at 6:29 PM
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    Huh? Never saw that before. What happens if you push the buttons? Ejection seat?
     
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  3. Jun 10, 2020 at 6:37 PM
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    Could be anything. Garage door opener or maybe lights. Also could be button to turn on a aftermarket subwoofer if you have one
     
    TacoMoose, Jun 10, 2020
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  4. Jun 10, 2020 at 6:37 PM
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    51E2A25D-F823-4AD9-AC9D-C1A15573E72E.jpg
     
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  5. Jun 10, 2020 at 6:38 PM
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    Ah you may have nailed it with a garage door opener
     
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  6. Jun 10, 2020 at 6:43 PM
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    Alarm alarm
     
    TireFire, Jun 10, 2020
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  7. Jun 10, 2020 at 6:44 PM
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    Dude I have the same exact thing in my 2011. I always wondered what it was but just never bothered pushing it lol
     
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  8. Jun 10, 2020 at 6:46 PM
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    ...loading....
    Mine looks just like that and drops a shade over the unicorn sticker for when the good ole boys come round.
     
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    Could be aftermarket OnStar..
     
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  10. Jun 10, 2020 at 6:52 PM
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    How do you have a truck with a shiny button and not push it to see what it does? Inquiring minds want to know?
     
    08TacoTrD, Jun 10, 2020
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    KARR security system.
     
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    Alarm installed by the dealer when it was new?
     
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    ...loading....

    Why’d ya have to ruin the fun?
     
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    This ^
    I hate mine
     
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  16. Jun 10, 2020 at 7:01 PM
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    It's the new flux capicitor :fistbump:
     
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    Oh, snap. My bad. It's to activate the flux capacitor, but only when you're at above 88mph. Otherwise, you'll implode.
    :thumbsup:
     
    Arrogant Basturd, Jun 10, 2020
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    AWWW beat me to it!
     
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    Thanks everyone. This has been super helpful. My first inclination was was the flux capacitor, but when I tested it with my multimeter it didnt quite hit 1.21gigabots.....
    My truck did have a sticker for the KARR alarm system but wtf is the button for? Pressing it didnt seem to do anything, or at least anything I'm aware of.
     
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    That’s the Karr alarm button.
    I think it’s a valet switch, but I don’t recall. Had one in 2006, so not fresh in the memory.
     
    T4RFTMFW, Jun 10, 2020
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