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Connector disconnected around oil filter

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Northerncanuck, Jul 25, 2018.

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  1. Jul 25, 2018 at 10:25 AM
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    Hi guys .new to the forum .just bought a Tacoma .
    Few thing about the truck .its an 09 v6 4x4 reg cab 225000 Kilometers.



    The other day I noticed a connector was disconnected right on the body around the oil filter .any idea what's it is for and possibly why it was disconnected .
     
    Northerncanuck, Jul 25, 2018
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  2. Jul 25, 2018 at 10:26 AM
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    Drain for the oil when you change the filter.
     
    medic2230, Jul 25, 2018
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  3. Jul 25, 2018 at 10:41 AM
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    connect it (1 end to the nipple of the drain and the other end into a 12oz soda bottle) when you pull the filter, will save you lots of cleanup
     
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  4. Jul 25, 2018 at 10:45 AM
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    Or this.

    [​IMG]
     
    medic2230, Jul 25, 2018
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  5. Jul 25, 2018 at 11:39 AM
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  6. Jul 26, 2018 at 4:50 AM
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    It an electrical connector .the wire was disconnected from the connector .i reconnected it and nothing changed .just wondering what it does .im familiar with the drain spot .
     
    Northerncanuck, Jul 26, 2018
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  7. Jul 26, 2018 at 4:53 AM
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    Pics would be helpful other than random connector thingy near the filter thingy.

    Help the board help you kinda thing.
     
    ABNFDC, Jul 26, 2018
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  8. Jul 26, 2018 at 4:56 AM
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  9. Jul 26, 2018 at 5:19 AM
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    Every damn time I change the oil I take that plug out and when I go to put it back on I drop it and it falls to the inside of my skid plate. :annoyed:

    This last time I could not find it after dropping it.


    It really isn’t needed as long as you make sure to put some kind of cup under that hole when you take the filter off.
     
    PackCon, Jul 26, 2018
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  10. Jul 26, 2018 at 5:21 AM
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    It's the power for the door lock external report "beep beep". Take some advice and dont plug it back in :cheers:
     
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  13. Jul 26, 2018 at 12:57 PM
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    Oooooohhhhhhh I likee
     
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  14. Jul 26, 2018 at 4:24 PM
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  15. Jul 26, 2018 at 4:27 PM
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    Not around the truck ATM but I found this pic online of the connector I'm talkin about !IMG_3901.PNG.jpg
     
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  16. Jul 26, 2018 at 6:22 PM
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    IMG_3901.PNG.jpg
     
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  17. Jul 26, 2018 at 6:30 PM
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    Oil pressure sender, if its unplugged you should have a check engine light.
     
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  18. Jul 26, 2018 at 6:36 PM
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    Lol I love how he's talking about an electrical connector and y'all start talking about putting cups under the oil filter. I feel like I'm taking crazy pills.
     
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  19. Jul 26, 2018 at 7:22 PM
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    I've had the truck for 3months and haven't had a check engine light .plugged in back in and still no check engine light
     
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  20. Jul 26, 2018 at 7:27 PM
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    Does check engine light come on when you turn the key before starting it? If not, your light could be burned out or removed by previous owner.

    I'd get a code scanner and see if anything is amiss.
     
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