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Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Pikestaco, Jul 18, 2017.

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  1. Jul 18, 2017 at 10:45 AM
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    anyone know what this is? Or how it can all a sudden be there. I haven't gone under steering column at all.

    IMG_2054.jpg
     
    Pikestaco, Jul 18, 2017
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  2. Jul 18, 2017 at 10:47 AM
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    Looks like something aftermarket
     
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  3. Jul 18, 2017 at 10:48 AM
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    Bought truck brand new. Only has 2700 miles on it.
     
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  4. Jul 18, 2017 at 10:50 AM
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    Dealers add stuff to vehicles all the time. What kind of options were listed on the truck?
     
    xJuice, Jul 18, 2017
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  5. Jul 18, 2017 at 10:52 AM
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    My money is on dealer installed aftermarket alarm.
     
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  6. Jul 18, 2017 at 11:01 AM
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    Do you have a power tailgate lock? Looks like the pop&lock harness.
     
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  7. Jul 18, 2017 at 11:03 AM
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    Thats a pretty thick wire. Could it be for the antenna?
     
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  8. Jul 18, 2017 at 11:03 AM
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    Looks like the cable from my tailgate lock that came on my truck "from the factory". However the positioning is all wrong. there is no reason for it to be higher than the dead pedal as it taps in behind that kick panel. :notsure:

    My guess is it is more likley an alarm, as mentioned by @James_Bond.

    Additionally, it would apear to be added at the dealer. A dealer that employs a mechanic that could not be bothered to crawl out from under the dash and get a zip tie or two and just used the string that happened to be laying within arm's reach to secure the wire under the dash. :bored:
     
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  9. Jul 18, 2017 at 2:05 PM
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    Maybe read the writing on the wire, and see what it says. That might give some clue as to its function...

    [​IMG] [​IMG] [​IMG]
     
    Noelie84, Jul 18, 2017
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  10. Jul 18, 2017 at 2:07 PM
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    Is that twine with the end of a balloon tied in it??

    More 3rd gen problems.
     
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    ....AND...this is crazy I know...take a moment to look under the dash and see what it is connected to?

    I know, way too out of the box. Sorry.
     
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  12. Jul 18, 2017 at 4:23 PM
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    So I took that while driving and added this at a stop light. NOW had time to look. This is what I got.

    IMG_2059.jpg
    IMG_2060.jpg
     
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  13. Jul 18, 2017 at 4:25 PM
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    This is what end looks like

    image.jpg
     
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  14. Jul 18, 2017 at 4:25 PM
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    looks like a power cable but doesn't look like it's Toyota
     
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  15. Jul 18, 2017 at 4:29 PM
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    So, what's out? Check what isn't working...

    Sorry, I'm no help here. Doesn't even look like Pop N Lock
     
    Bastek, Jul 18, 2017
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  16. Jul 18, 2017 at 4:30 PM
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    That has to be a some sort of aftermarket or dealer option...the inline fuse holder is a dead giveaway. Anything from the factory is fused in one of the two fuse boxes. Just out of curiosity, what is the value for the blade fuse?
     
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    I have done 0 aftermarket adds to this truck. And I got it from the dealer with less than 5 miles on it. I have no idea what this is.
     
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  18. Jul 18, 2017 at 4:36 PM
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    It comes out of this. Which I don't even know what that cable is for.

    image.jpg
     
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  19. Jul 18, 2017 at 4:39 PM
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    That guy is plugged into your OBD port. What the heck you got running there?
     
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  20. Jul 18, 2017 at 4:40 PM
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    Something vampire tapped off your OBD2 power?

    No bueno...
     
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