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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Scudd, Mar 24, 2021.

  1. Mar 29, 2021 at 5:34 PM
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    Ok that sounds good. I have to bring her to the shop Wednesday for a front end alignment. I will get them to read codes. Stay tuned.
    Thanks :thumbsup:
     
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  2. Mar 29, 2021 at 5:47 PM
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    BUCKLE UP! It makes it harder for Aliens to pull you out of your Truck.
    You replaced front or rear cable(s)
     
  3. Mar 29, 2021 at 6:10 PM
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  4. Mar 29, 2021 at 6:26 PM
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    The code will not reset itself if you replace the cable/sensor. You’ll have to manually reset.
     
  5. Mar 29, 2021 at 6:31 PM
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    Will it reset if I disconnect the battery cables?
     
  6. Mar 29, 2021 at 6:42 PM
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    No, if you don't have a code reader capable of resetting ABS codes you'll need to use the following procedure.

    They make it pretty clear it won't reset unless specific procedure if followed
    upload_2021-3-29_21-44-25.jpg
     

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  7. Mar 29, 2021 at 6:49 PM
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    Thanks cosmo :yay:
    I'll give it a try.
     
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  8. Mar 29, 2021 at 6:50 PM
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    You're welcome. FYI the "SST" they speak of can be made with a paper clip. You are just jumpering two of the DLC pins together.
     
  9. Mar 29, 2021 at 6:51 PM
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    Perfect :thumbsup:
     
  10. Mar 29, 2021 at 7:49 PM
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    Cosmo LOL.
     
  11. Mar 29, 2021 at 7:55 PM
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    [​IMG]
     
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  12. Mar 30, 2021 at 3:11 AM
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    lol I figured with a handle like that this guy has a sense of humor.
    The picture cracks me up every time I see it :rofl:
     
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  13. Apr 1, 2021 at 6:25 AM
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    Oh the irony! I turned my truck on this morning and found the Brake and ABS light on myself. Never encountered that. I curiously turned the truck off and back on and it went away the whole ride to work.
     
  14. Apr 3, 2021 at 3:51 AM
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    perhaps a fluke, sometimes the best solution is trying the old “ON-OFF” method, that’s my go to for anything electronic before I worry too much.
     
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    As an electronics tech for > 40 years I too have found the old Off and On method to be one of the most useful tools in my toolbox.

    :fistbump:
     
  16. Apr 6, 2021 at 4:05 AM
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    lol yeah i did this a few times as well.. and in 3-4 days i have not seen it again (knock on wood). maybe there was just some sort of anomoly with a sensor (went offroading the week before, and finally washed the mud off) who knows. now shes clean and error free for the time being
     
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