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Warning light 3rd gen Taco

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Tacoma believer, Dec 1, 2021.

  1. Dec 1, 2021 at 7:23 PM
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    Tacoma believer

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    Does anyone knows what this warning light means?

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  2. Dec 1, 2021 at 7:26 PM
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    shakerhood

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    I would check the owners manual but just a guess that it's saying the brake and gas pedal are both being pressed at the same time.
     
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  3. Dec 1, 2021 at 7:26 PM
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    Meclizine

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    Take your foot off the gas and put it on the brake? As in don't ride the brake.
     
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  4. Dec 1, 2021 at 7:28 PM
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    Knute

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    Suggest to open the Owner's Manual.

    Off hand. I'd say it means to quit driving with 1 foot on the brake and 1 foot on the throttle.
    Or
    Maybe its telling you to slow down and quit speeding.
    Or
    Your feet need washing.
     
  5. Dec 1, 2021 at 7:34 PM
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    RobWinNC

    RobWinNC ...needs more chrome.

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    Brake Override System warning light.
     
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    In my Owner's Manual it states "Brake Override System/Drive-Start Control warning light."
    It indicates that the accelerator and brake pedals are being depressed simultaneously, and the Brake Override System is operating.
    RTFM.
     
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  7. Dec 1, 2021 at 7:53 PM
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    Yeti_TRD

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    That’s a straight up wiener warning

    seriously that’s a penis….
     
  8. Dec 1, 2021 at 8:56 PM
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    FL_TRD Sport

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    IMHO, unless you're a professional driver doing things like trail braking, your left foot has no business anywhere but a clutch pedal or the foot rest.
     
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  9. Dec 1, 2021 at 8:57 PM
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    CT Yankee

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    ...with Peyronie's disease?
     
  10. Dec 1, 2021 at 8:58 PM
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    Only aesthetic mods so far Leer 180 cap & Clazzio covers on order.
    Exactly!
     
  11. Dec 1, 2021 at 9:59 PM
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    9th

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    brake check that SOB who's riding your ass? :notsure:
     
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  12. Dec 1, 2021 at 10:09 PM
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    CPS-65

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    Pretty sure it’s telling you to adjust your pressure on the brake and give it more gas for proper power braking. It might be telling you the trans brake is engaged and your ready to load the converter and launch. Yeah... I think that’s it.
     
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  13. Dec 2, 2021 at 12:35 AM
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    I thought it was the line-lock light so you know you're ready to do some serious burnouts
     
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  14. Dec 2, 2021 at 5:13 AM
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    brandon78lusch

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    Do you have a pedal commander?
     
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  15. Dec 2, 2021 at 6:54 AM
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    i don't know what the cock and balls means. maybe it's time to take her out for an "adventure"
     
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    why wouldn't you take the minute to look in your manual before asking online.

    tldr: in military and likely under the age of 25
     
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    Greg-tacoma

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    I think possibly I followed this guy before.Brake lights never go off or they are trying to see how fast they can wear the brake pads and rotor down for replacement. Ie. the truck even knows you’re not suppose to ride the brake.. I guess Sears. Still give out driving licenses.
     
  18. Dec 2, 2021 at 10:06 AM
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    Exactly! Gotta heat up those all-terrains before hitting the trail.
     
  19. Dec 2, 2021 at 10:08 AM
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    That's the warning light- it's there to annoy you, until you stop annoying others behind you with your brake lights on all the time, making it difficult to quickly know if you're accelerating or decelerating.
     
  20. Dec 2, 2021 at 10:22 AM
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    Canadian Caber

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    Apparently it means you've spent too much time at the mall. the Truck is pissed. :anonymous:
     

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