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What goes in this empty spot in the engine bay?

Discussion in '4th Gen. Tacomas (2024+)' started by switch, Aug 20, 2024.

  1. Aug 20, 2024 at 9:58 AM
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    switch

    switch [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I noticed this empty spot in the engine bay & was wondering if anything goes there on some models.

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  2. Aug 20, 2024 at 10:02 AM
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    BigCountry762x39

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    the battery in the prior models. so likely a hold over from some parts used before... or wire in a 2nd battery or use that space for accessories
     
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  3. Aug 20, 2024 at 10:08 AM
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    mattsolnitzky

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    Sport model has the battery in that location (front driver side).

    Edit: Didn't realize we were talking 4th gen. 3rd gen sport has the battery there. Don't know about 4th gen.
     
  4. Aug 20, 2024 at 10:29 AM
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    Want-a-taco

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    Probably room for a Flux Capacitor.
     
  5. Aug 20, 2024 at 10:32 AM
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    On board air compressor?
     
  7. Aug 20, 2024 at 10:49 AM
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    Clearwater Bill

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    Is that an SR model?

    If so, is may be where the 50 missing horses go.
     
  8. Aug 20, 2024 at 10:57 AM
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    A tool box for easy access... :anonymous:
     
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    There's a thread here or on tacoma4g where someone did that.
     
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    Looks like Toyota left a empty spot for upgrades. Curious, did they leave room for a second 12 volt battery under the rear seat in the hybrids?
     
  12. Aug 20, 2024 at 1:45 PM
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    If you grew up watching SNL in the 90s:

    You put your weed in it.
     
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    looks like a good spot for an air compressor
     
  15. Aug 20, 2024 at 7:38 PM
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    I was thinking this was a good location for an aux fuse/relay block. Like an Auxbeam or ??. I got those pics when I was at a dealership and wondered if that was a good place for that.
     
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    ammo container :notsure:
     
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    Battery location for the 3.4V6 TT next year
     
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    Curious about your source for this info?
     
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    Lunch box, keep food warm....
     
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