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Power Outlet in Truckbed not working

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Dxironman, Dec 18, 2023.

  1. Dec 18, 2023 at 6:41 AM
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    Dxironman

    Dxironman [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Long story short I’ve never used this outlet in the truck bed and now I have something I want to plug in and it’s giving no power. Just wanted to see if there’s something I’m missing before taking it for service. Truck is on, tried multiple items.
     
  2. Dec 18, 2023 at 6:43 AM
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    K9tacoma

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    this might be a dumb suggestion but did you make sure to turn the inverter on via the button to the left of the steering wheel?
     
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  3. Dec 18, 2023 at 6:43 AM
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    saajanpatel1

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    Did you press the button inside the cabin? It is left of the steering wheel.
     
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  4. Dec 18, 2023 at 6:44 AM
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    KingOfTheNorth

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    There is a button in the cab to turn it on.

    Edit: Damn we were all on that one quick.
     
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  5. Dec 18, 2023 at 7:04 AM
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    Travlr

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    And now the OP will ghost this thread and we will never know if he figured it out... lol
     
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  6. Dec 18, 2023 at 7:05 AM
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    2021SR5V64WD

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    Shocking.!!!
     
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  7. Dec 18, 2023 at 7:31 AM
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    dnlskier

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    OP, you're in the room. Did TW help or still a issue?
     
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  8. Dec 18, 2023 at 7:33 AM
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    he might be still looking for the button
     
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  9. Dec 18, 2023 at 7:37 AM
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    OP, maybe this will help.

    upload_2023-12-18_10-37-3.png
     
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  10. Dec 18, 2023 at 7:48 AM
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    Dxironman

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    Yep figured it out as soon as I posted this thread and couldn’t delete :oops:
     
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  11. Dec 18, 2023 at 11:09 AM
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    Glad you figured it out! It certainly has come in handy on many occasions, especially car camping.
     
  12. Jan 1, 2024 at 1:14 PM
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    2_wheels

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    Mine doesn't work either and yes I know where the button is. Does anyone have a link to the upgrade thread? It's an 06 and it used to work but not any more. It's an old thread and it shows how to put in a new inverter and also add some outlets in the cab.
     
  13. Jan 2, 2024 at 7:11 PM
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    Don’t feel bad. I was searching for how to adjust the radar cruise control distance today, and did not even notice the button on the steering wheel.
     
  14. Jan 9, 2024 at 11:57 AM
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    Upgraded driving and fog lights. Installed rear view cam. Upgrade inverter now. Adding additional Battery as well
    06’ here. My plug does not work. With the Mod thread at least I now know where the inverter is located. Has anyone upgraded there inverter? I want to add a new 3000W sine wave. Do I have to upgrade the wiring?
     
  15. Jan 9, 2024 at 6:34 PM
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    This was a fun thread. :popcorn:
     
  16. Jan 9, 2024 at 6:38 PM
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    You appear to be sorta new here. Wait till you get into what we call Friday threads. Which often kick in on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
     
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  17. Jan 9, 2024 at 6:49 PM
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    yes
    you need to supply around 250 amps at 12 volts to get to 3000W (stock is ~33 amps)
    so you need big cables, an aftermarket alternator, extra batteries to be safe
     
  18. Jan 9, 2024 at 7:28 PM
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    I was about to ask the same thing. Now with that button pushed, I have electricity!!
     

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