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Retrofit Headlight Washer Jet on Tacoma

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by BountyOR_VF2, May 9, 2019.

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  1. May 10, 2019 at 12:28 PM
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  2. May 10, 2019 at 12:30 PM
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    Yes I believe Toyota and Lexus share the same part on this.
     
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  3. May 10, 2019 at 12:32 PM
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  4. May 10, 2019 at 12:41 PM
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    Nice work! This is a great idea
     
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  5. May 11, 2019 at 12:00 AM
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    Thanks for the support!
     
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  6. May 11, 2019 at 9:13 AM
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    Photo: @LandLover
     
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  7. May 12, 2019 at 6:11 PM
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    Some member asked me how to adjust the nozzle. See the photo attached, you can pretty much adjust the nozzle any angle you want. Up, down, rotating to the left or right.

    FDD1A453-62DF-4CA8-9B9E-876E470DE201.jpg
     
    BountyOR_VF2, May 12, 2019
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  8. May 12, 2019 at 6:14 PM
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    wait...that's not standard??
     
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  9. May 12, 2019 at 6:41 PM
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    If only a Canadian owner would show ya:D.
    Empty and remove the one in your Tacoma, maybe it has the dimples where it can be bored out to insert the level sensor.:notsure:
     
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  10. May 12, 2019 at 6:43 PM
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    I know mine has the sensor. cuz I live in Canada. I just always thought it was a standard feature :D:D:D
     
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  11. May 12, 2019 at 6:44 PM
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    So show it...:canada: Picture of part # also...
     
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  12. May 12, 2019 at 7:26 PM
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    I'll just call my auto group's toyota store tomorrow and ask for the part number, since I gotta order some stuff anyways
     
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  13. May 12, 2019 at 7:27 PM
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  14. May 13, 2019 at 11:46 AM
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    Thanks! I think we can get it done! :)
     
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  15. May 18, 2019 at 9:54 AM
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    Lots-o-stuff
    Edit: After digging around a bit more, I believe us US folks would have to
    replace our combination meters in order to get the low fluid warning
    indication. That would be cost prohibitive.

    I ordered the fluid level switch. It's a magnetic float switch, which is kind of interesting.

    • It fit the existing plug perfectly.
    • I held off on installing it in the fluid container until I was sure it worked.
    • Flipping the switch 180 degrees to open and close the magnetic switch produced zero results.
    • No message appeared on the the multi-information display.
    • The switch did not appear in Techstream.

    There are a couple of possibilities:
    • The US models have the plug, but no message/light system.
    • There is a system that must be enabled by the dealer.
    • There is a fuse required for the switch. However, even if the fuse is missing I would expect the switch to appear in Techstream.

    More research is required on my part.


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  16. May 20, 2019 at 8:49 AM
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    :tumbleweed::tumbleweed::tumbleweed:
     
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  17. May 20, 2019 at 8:51 AM
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    didn't get around to it Lol. the guy didn't have access to his computer at that time, so he couldn't look up part numbers
     
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  18. Feb 3, 2021 at 7:05 PM
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    So last Sunday I was driving back from PA to Brooklyn through the beginning of the big snowstorm, and saw firsthand that the 2020 OEM LED headlights ain’t worth a damn in wet heavy snow, so I figure I’ll give this one a try.

    My little twist on it, since I don’t particularly care about spraying the headlights at times other than in snow, is to throw this little barbed ball valve in the mix. Hopefully it will make it possible to just turn on the headlight spray when it snows.

    $7 Othmro 1Pcs Brass Valve Ball Valve Shut Off Valve, 0.24" Hose Barb, Brass Hose Pipe Tubing Fitting with 180 Degree Red Operation Handle for Water, Oil, Gas, Fuel line Fittings
    Othmro Ball Valve Shut-Off Valve, 6mm Hose Barb, Hose Pipe Tube Fittings,Brass Valve, Pack of 1
     
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  19. Feb 3, 2021 at 8:23 PM
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    Use a electric valve, that way you can just push a switch to turn them on instead of popping the hood and turning on the valve anytime you need it

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/Micro-Sole...osed-Water-DC-12V-Kit-Set-Parts-/312706225962
     
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  20. Feb 3, 2021 at 8:36 PM
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    Great mod!
    My 85 FJ60 has from factory and it’s very handy


    Anybody know the 2021 Oem led - do they generate enough heat in the snowy conditions ?
     
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