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What is this and is this normal

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by BrittsBlackBowser, Dec 7, 2022.

  1. Dec 7, 2022 at 12:02 AM
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    BrittsBlackBowser

    BrittsBlackBowser [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Went to clean the engine bay and noticed this kinked hose. Can anyone tell me what this is and why it’s kinked at an almost 99 degree angle? Is this normal? 2020 TRD off-road 4x4 AT.

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  2. Dec 7, 2022 at 12:34 AM
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    USMILRET

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    I can't tell what that hose is for just by looking at it. The hose might be too long and probably could be cut back a little to alleviate the kink.
     
  3. Dec 7, 2022 at 2:28 AM
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    Vmax540

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    Would not a shorter hose kink worse ?
     
  4. Dec 7, 2022 at 6:01 AM
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    TailHook

    TailHook You just gotta keep livin' man, L-I-V-I-N

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    That's a wire harness, not a hose...
     
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  5. Dec 7, 2022 at 6:04 AM
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    Rock Lobster

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    Does the truck run? -> No problem.

    Does the truck not run? -> problem.
     
  6. Dec 7, 2022 at 6:08 AM
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    SR-71A

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    I think its wire loom, like Tailhook said
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  7. Dec 7, 2022 at 7:10 AM
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    MR E30

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    This guy is a damn genius!

    It isn't even Friday yet.
     
  8. Dec 7, 2022 at 8:51 AM
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    TailHook

    TailHook You just gotta keep livin' man, L-I-V-I-N

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    :rofl::rofl::rofl:
     
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  9. Dec 7, 2022 at 9:02 AM
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    TenBeers

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    Yeah.
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  10. Dec 7, 2022 at 10:52 AM
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    rtzx9r

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    here we go... a Kinky hose thread on hump day.
     
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  11. Dec 7, 2022 at 10:58 AM
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    vicali

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    Easy fix, close the hood.
     
  12. Dec 7, 2022 at 1:52 PM
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    Problem solved, all I had to do was not confuse wiring for a hose. Another win for dumb questions.
     
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  13. Dec 7, 2022 at 1:53 PM
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    Cut it and see what happens! :anonymous:
     
  14. Dec 7, 2022 at 2:06 PM
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    I would like to see what happen too…please record & upload video.
     
  15. Dec 8, 2022 at 3:24 AM
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    Looked like a hose in the picture. Very well could be wire loom. The OP is gonna have to tell us.
     
  16. Dec 8, 2022 at 3:34 AM
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    His electricity will drain out. Truck is almost 3 years hood thought, so it may be time to have the electrons changed.
     
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  17. Dec 8, 2022 at 3:36 AM
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    adamceckhardt

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    Hey good on 'ya. Most people run away and never log in again.
     
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  18. Dec 8, 2022 at 8:44 AM
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    cryptolime

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    you should straighten it out so the electrons flow more freely. should give you a bit more power. :anonymous:
     
  19. Dec 8, 2022 at 11:49 AM
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    wiring harness?
     
  20. Dec 8, 2022 at 12:00 PM
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    Phlogiston

    Phlogiston There are no victims, only volunteers.

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    I honestly couldn't tell, the pic looks 19 beers deep.
     

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