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I was driving to work and this nut fell down on floor

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by 1996_2.4, Apr 24, 2025.

  1. Apr 24, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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    1996_2.4

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    This bolt fell down from under the dash onto my right foot as I was driving to work. I'm worried it may be to the clutch neutral switch I had recently replaced. Does anybody recognize a hat the is?

    I have a 1996 extra cab with 4 cyl and 5 speed. I have a fused spine so I can't go crawling around on the ground to check anything ⁸

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  2. Apr 24, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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    Clearwater Bill

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    Use a mirror to look up under the area and see if you spot any empty threads
     
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  3. Apr 24, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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    I'm not 100% sure, but I think it goes to the Windex Controller.
     
  4. Apr 24, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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    I never thought of using a mirror. Great idea. Thank you
     
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    I think this is it. Is it the neutral switch box?

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    Ford vs Ferrari moment right here.
     
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  7. Apr 24, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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    I think the loose one with no nut is my brake light switch. And the other one that is tight is the neutral switch.

    I tore the he'll out of my back, sun will be
    Going down soon would appreciate help identifying these switches instead of jokes.

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  8. Apr 25, 2025 at 8:23 AM
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    That electrical tape though :rofl:
     
  9. Apr 25, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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    Electric tape isn't stock? I bought the truck like this 7 years ago. Never noticed the tape. I figured it was stock
     
  10. Apr 25, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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    I mean I really have no idea, but that first pic with the electrical tape looks really excessive...I definitely wouldn't touch it, probably holding some connectors together from the looks of it.
     
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  11. Apr 25, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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