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Mystery Button

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by MWCmike, Sep 9, 2008.

  1. Sep 9, 2008 at 7:29 PM
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    MWCmike

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    I have a 2008 Tacoma double cab V-6. After opening the hood, and looking to the right of the engine on the firewall, there is a black round button. Does anyone know what it is and what it is for? Found nothing in the manual. Someone please enlighten me.....THX
     
  2. Sep 9, 2008 at 7:30 PM
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    ^^^its the self destruction button!! don't push it!!!!! J/k i dont know...
     
  3. Sep 9, 2008 at 7:30 PM
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    Do not touch it
     
  4. Sep 9, 2008 at 7:31 PM
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    damn you're fast ed
     
  5. Sep 9, 2008 at 7:33 PM
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    hahahaha i beat both of ya! lol

    let me check that out on my hood
     
  6. Sep 9, 2008 at 7:36 PM
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    Seeing the third gen section forced me to get a Ford...
    i think its just a rubber breather...kinda like whats on the bottom of the cab. i doubt its actually a button
     
  7. Sep 9, 2008 at 7:41 PM
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    Probably part of an aftermarket/dealer alarm kit. What side is it actually on; the right side is the passenger side (L & R in a vehicle is always from the viewpoint of sitting in the vehicle in the forward facing position).
     
  8. Sep 9, 2008 at 7:50 PM
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    Damn I'm an idiot. The button is to the left side of the engine on the firewall, in front of or behind the glovebox, depending on your point of view. Sorry for the previous bad info. It was hard for me to believe everyone was stumped on that. Now does anyone have a clue? I will take a picture if necessary...........
     
  9. Sep 9, 2008 at 7:51 PM
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    Ahhh, you must weigh less, since you are enlightened.:bananadance:
     
  11. Sep 9, 2008 at 8:03 PM
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    Yea its a wire pass
     
  12. Sep 9, 2008 at 8:29 PM
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    Or maybe its cause my tires are out of round because my dealer did not do an alignment after the leaf TSB, either way my camber is visibly way off and my wheel shakes at 65.

    /threadjack
     
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