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What is this thing?

Discussion in 'General Tacoma Talk' started by 4Winkle, Oct 10, 2023.

  1. Oct 10, 2023 at 6:55 AM
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    4Winkle

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    I just purchased a 2020 Tacoma OR 4x4, and this is mounted under the drivers side dash under the Tire Air Pressure Set button. I am not sure what is for. Any Ideas? I am planning on removing it but was wondering what is its purpose in life. Might be for something cool. 1.jpg 2.jpg 3.jpg
     
  2. Oct 10, 2023 at 7:19 AM
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    dangeroso

    dangeroso Just float along and fill your lungs

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    Not sure, but it's definitely not stock.
     
  3. Oct 10, 2023 at 7:23 AM
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    Dm93

    Dm93 Test Don't Guess

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    Control for an aftermarket amp or sub?
     
  4. Oct 10, 2023 at 7:29 AM
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    Off Topic Guy

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    Definitely aftermarket considering the janky mounting solution. Seems to be missing all the important pieces to it (the wiring, knobs/controls), but most likely an aftermarket stereo bass boost controller, or a trailer brake controller. But again, with no wiring leading anywhere, and no knobs to fondle, its just a piece of scrap plastic.
     
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  5. Oct 10, 2023 at 9:38 AM
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  6. Oct 10, 2023 at 9:42 AM
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    Unscrew it take it off see what’s inside . Doesn’t look like it is connected to anything atm .
     
  7. Oct 10, 2023 at 5:53 PM
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    soundman98

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    world peace button? no wonder no one can find it!
     
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  8. Oct 10, 2023 at 6:02 PM
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    Not sure if it was some kind of brake controller
     
  9. Oct 10, 2023 at 6:06 PM
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    fleshlight mount?
     
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    Looks kinda like a KARR security device dealerships use.
     
  11. Oct 11, 2023 at 7:00 PM
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    Secret camera to watch you pick your nose while driving
     
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  12. Oct 12, 2023 at 4:16 AM
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    Wait, how do you know I pick my nose.......?

    Yeah I thought of that but it is pointing towards my feet. Maybe they want to see if I am wearing shoes?
     
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  13. Oct 12, 2023 at 4:21 AM
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    I found the previous owner on Facebook (An old registration was left in the truck with his name on it.) He says it was some security device that came with the truck and that he accidentally kicked it getting in the truck and the plastic cover came off. I am just going to remove it. Thanks for the responses.
     
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  14. Oct 24, 2023 at 4:55 PM
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    Extra hot Taco sauce button
     
  15. Oct 24, 2023 at 4:57 PM
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    b_r_o Gnar doggy

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    Trace the wire, you'll likely find an aftermarket alarm or similar at the other end
     
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    RichochetRabbit

    RichochetRabbit Bing Bing Bing

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    DO NOT REMOVE IT! Then the aliens will know that you know about them!
     
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  17. Oct 25, 2023 at 5:27 AM
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    Hol' up! There's a tire pressure set button!?!?
     
  18. Oct 25, 2023 at 8:47 AM
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    :rofl:
     
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  19. Oct 25, 2023 at 9:02 AM
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    McPickle

    McPickle IG: @ThatTopoTaco

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