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Unknown button by previous owner

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Opplez, Dec 24, 2022.

  1. Dec 24, 2022 at 8:02 AM
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    Opplez

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    I recently bought this truck and forgot to ask him what this button is for. Any ideas?
    TIA

     
  2. Dec 24, 2022 at 8:09 AM
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    Biblebuilt4x4

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    Probably some off-road lights. Search the internet and you will see what PIAA makes.
     
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  3. Dec 24, 2022 at 8:10 AM
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    PIAA makes off road lights. Are there any on the truck?
     
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  4. Dec 24, 2022 at 8:10 AM
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    Bishop84

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    Likely had a bull bar with lights back when it was new.
     
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  5. Dec 24, 2022 at 8:18 AM
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    This^^^ If you don't have the PIAA lights with this harness and are removing I wouldn't toss it. Put it in the forsale section. May be a tough item to find for some one.
     
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  6. Dec 24, 2022 at 8:41 AM
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    Rock Lobster

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    That's the pain in ass assistance. If the truck detects screaming kids, back seat driving, or nitpicking over general life choices, then it automatically increases radio volume until all passenger noise ceases.
     
  7. Dec 24, 2022 at 8:43 AM
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    Ejection seat?
     
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  8. Dec 24, 2022 at 9:19 AM
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    The switch is definitely for PIAA off road lights. If you don’t see any PIAA lights on your truck they must have been removed. Those PIAA switches are quality switches, you may find another use for it.
    Just noticed that the red light is on on the switch. That means it’s still hooked to something and what ever it is is on. Push the button again and it should go to green which means off. Are you sure you don’t have a pair of PIAA lights on that truck?
    Here’s a typical PIAA setup3E1B77E2-91A2-4867-998F-3B4323C54EBD.jpg
     
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  9. Dec 24, 2022 at 9:51 AM
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    Yes, it has a light bar. But that is connected to a different button
     
  10. Dec 24, 2022 at 9:54 AM
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    Push it

    tumblr_m5314aV1Lk1rqrdhvo1_500.jpg
     
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  11. Dec 24, 2022 at 9:58 AM
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    This is an option I’d part with hard-earned money for @Rock Lobster !!
     
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  12. Dec 24, 2022 at 9:59 AM
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  13. Dec 24, 2022 at 10:01 AM
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    Piaa offroad lights...
     
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    Did the previous owner hire a mouse to chew out that button slot?
     
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    Looks like it eh? It bugs me a lot.
    on a side note is it easy to get a replacement for those?
     
  16. Dec 24, 2022 at 10:10 AM
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    Exactly. Not a very clean install.
     
  17. Dec 24, 2022 at 10:15 AM
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    Guv’ment tracking device. If you turn it off, the Guv’ment can’t track you anymore, but by law you have to keep it turned on or you’ll get in trouble.
     
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