Tips and Tricks on the 3rd Gen Tacoma

Tried but it won't let me delete the app. I hit the "x", then delete but the pandora icon still says loading like it has all darn day.

 

When in doubt restart. Turn your phone completely off. Wait 15 seconds. Turn it back on.

 

Are you using the 4 quick slot screen on the main screen of the Entune? That is a known issue and you need to remove it and then delete your phone and re-pair it to the entire system. Do other apps work and just Pandora? Not sure what to tell you there, maybe remove Pandora then re-add it? I think Entune actually access Pandora via the web not the app on your phone though, I can't remember. When I have had issues with Entune I just relaunch the program after completely closing it but I'm also on an iPhone so I don't know what your situation is as far as hardware.

 

Appreciate the help, guys. After restarting, then downloading Pandora again, it appears all is working again. Just tested the other Enture Apps and they are working now too.

Need to test the text "read" now.

 

The truck wont allow you to lock the door if its "accessory on" with the smart key. It makes a long tone sound

 

Has anyone written about getting stuck in 4th gear going up a hill? We have a solution for it

 

This might have been gone over already but you can't set a destination address through the touch screen while driving? All the other buttons are clickable but the address button is not. Am I doing something wrong? I get the whole safety idea, but what if my passenger wants to set the destination address.....

 

That seems to be a recurring issue since Toyota put in touch screen navigation. The wife's 2011 RAV4 is the same way. I wish there was a cheap way around it. Hell, I'll check a box accepting risks if they'll just let it be active when moving.

 

Yes, many times with a lot of complaints. Safety issue I guess, distracted driving.

 

This is not a problem. See the other post:

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ks-accessory-simple-fix.423084/#post-12082072

 

Hey guys,


1) How do we clean under truck? Im seeing red dirt/salt on mine due to city winter road prep.

2) Is anyone else have their right side temperature cold/hot knob stiff in early morning? It later turns fine. He funng thinis the driver side temp control knob is fine.

 

1) I did this with my jeep.

I cleaned it once every 2-3 weeks depending on how bad it was:

I pressure washed the underneath without full pressure
then id take the green cleaning stuff (my mind is drawing a blank right now) and spray the underneath a good 3 passes
let it soak for 30 seconds- 1 minute
Pressure wash with full pressure


I also do this to the engine bay when its really dirt and cover connectors with ziploc bags and zipties. And before every winter undercoat it with fluidfilm, or some undercoating (your choice)

 

Simple Green is great for cleaning the engine compartment. Spray it on cold, leave it for a few minutes then wash it off with a hose end sprayer. No pressure washing needed.

 

One thing I have noticed is when im at home the phone is connected to wifi. When I leave home if i dont turn off wifi, the phone will still try to access through wifi, especially if an app was opened with wifi running. So i just remember to turn off wifi before starting the truck.

 

I'm thinking this might be a good thread to ask this. Does anyone know what this metal hook thing is next to the brake fluid reservoir?

 

My truck doesn't have this (4x4 Ltd 6 cyl) and the area around the master cyl looks entirely different. What model do you have?

 

TRD OR DCSB

 

My guess is the gear you have around the master cyl is related to the crawl control which is not on the limited.

 

I found the part in the service manual. It's called a brake actuator bracket. I didn't go through all the related docs to find out its purpose, but feel free to do so.

 

The docs don't really say much in terms of what it is used for. I don't have a lot of mechanical experience, but I'm starting to think this has something to do with towing. Does that sounds likely?