What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

I don’t know when the last time I’ve sought medical attention. Besides some chiropractic work

 

There is not a whole lot I can do right now except be at their mercy. The new head mechanic was hit up about doing something like insulation on the case/line and he said that might void my warranty, said to wait and see what Corporate wants to do.

This may qualify for a lemon law deal but as others have stated all you are gonna get back is your purchase price and in today's market there are no replacements hardly to be found anywhere equipped/color like mine. Others have commented on wet cabin filters and moisture at the back of the glove box and this seems it may be a design issue now. This never happened on my 2nd Gen for 14 1/2 years and 249K miles. BTW, on the 2nd Gen, all I ever spent other than maintenance came to about $350. One new front hub was needed and the fan connectors and the center console latch. Not bad for a 14 1/2-year-old truck for repairs. I ended up with about 4 sets of new rear springs due to recalls and I did have the driveshaft replaced due to a second gear shudder but it got paid for due to a recall as well.

 

They Look Awesome

 

Nice stove!

 

Please explain what the 2 different positions of that switch are supposed to activate.
Is it for something like a low powered running light LED (like a DRL), or 2 different sets of beams?
By the wiring diagram, it is looking like a DRL, because anything more than that would blow a 3A fuse.
The reason why the switch activates a relay to begin with is that driving lights usually take a bit of amperage.
My guess right off the bat would be if you disconnected the white from the switch and replaced the fuse that the one function of the light would work with no blown 3A fuse.

 

The wheels are awesome, and the guys at Tandem are really good guys as well. It’s also nice to have something different than everyone else.

 

Made road shower bracket from 3/16 sheet metal. Yakima I guess just stopped making them so I just made my own.

 

The hardware on those look like they are running boards that look like sliders. Not going to cut it if you use them as sliders.

 

Weird! I parked my Taco yesterday and just randomly looked at that same sticker and without much thought decided it's coming off. A quick pick at a corner and peeled off in two easy pcs. Yup, got the ghost print but not nearly as obnoxious.

 

yeah, I was noticing that. probably not a great solution, but they're still better than the runningboards I had cancelled I guess

 

My PDR guy removed a mystery dent from my hood this morning. The guy is a fucking magician! Absolutely no trace this dent ever existed.

 

No. As any true Tacoma user knows, you use your medical kit when you get an 'ouchie' - and some duct tape. This solves any crisis (correct me if I'm wrong here).

 

Getting ready to put that OEM woofer in that spot, can't wait for it to get here.

 

Ooooookay. You asked... so here you go.

So you show this relay. This is a KC3300


Same thing as this relay - but different view showing the bottom of the Relay.


THIS is how they are typically setup.


The included instructions - missing the required PINS from the relay to really answer those annoying questions...


AAAAAANNNNDDDD... here is that part of the instructions - with PIN numbers added in...
AS you can see - up top on the lights - you see they have a WHITE, BROWN and BLACK wire on each light. I think the design is that the HIGH light has both the HIGH and LOW lights active at the same time - and the LOW light just with it as one light - not both.

In *this* Wiring diagram - the switch has two functions (HIGH) with the "=" sign, or (LOW) with the "-" sign.
The yellow on the switch acts as the *common* 12v pole between them.

So its one of these conditions:
Switch in Center: "o" will do Nothing
Yellow + White: "=" Sets to High Beam (with both High and Low lights active at same time) - switch acts as pass through for dual power to each light which is why the yellow has that 3A fuse on it.
Yellow + Green: "-" Sets to Low Beam (with just low light on)

Since your lights operate with High (with *BOTH* the low and High lights active at same time) or Low (with just low on) - this is why it's wired up like that.

It's confusing, yes.

 

Had the OEM tailgate lock installed on Saturday (P/N

$160 PK3B6-35JS0 TOYOTA Genuine 2019 & Newer Tacoma Short Wheelbase Tailgate Lock (PK3B6-35JS0)

PK3B6-35JS0). The tech said it's much quieter than his aftermarket lock. It's still got a pretty good thunk to it though.

 

I started to see some nasty corrosion forming on my battery terminals especially the negative side.

So I got some of these things to try to clean and prevent it

NOCO NCP2 MC303 Oil-Based Battery Terminal Protectors, Anti-Corrosion Washers, And Battery Corrosion Pads (Pack of 2)

$1 NOCO NCP2 MC303 Oil-Based Battery Terminal Protectors, Anti-Corrosion Washers, and Battery Corrosion Pads (Pack of 2)

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B001DKUTR0

NOCO Remove+ E404 14 Oz Battery Terminal Cleaner Spray And Corrosion Cleaner With Acid Detector

$11 NOCO E404 12.25 Oz Battery Terminal Cleaner Spray and Corrosion Cleaner with Acid Detector

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B002MGTNX0

NOCO NCP2 A202 12.25 Oz Oil-Based Battery Corrosion Preventative Spray, Corrosion Inhibitor, And Battery Terminal Grease

$20 NOCO NCP2 A202 12.25 Oz Oil-Based Battery Corrosion Preventative, Corrosion Inhibitor, and Battery Terminal Protector Grease Spray

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B001DKRGLM


Will see how well it works. I sure have enough to do so many more cars now.

 

Even if you don’t think it’s going to be “that hot” out- bring in your soda from the truck. All 12 exploded within 30 seconds as I was driving home. Weather tech is no match for that kind of firepower.

 

$200 Hoover Spotless Portable Carpet & Upholstery Spot Cleaner, FH11300PC, Red

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KIMOEW4?ie=UTF8

Bummer man!

 

finally got a chance to install my new front suspension setup. Dobinsons shocks and springs with Poly Performance upper control arms in the front. Dobinsons readr shocks and Dobby leaf pack. currently sitting about 1/2 inch higher up front, hopefully it levels out once it settles. Drives like a dream.

 

Did a total interior clean today since the weather was nicer than most recent days and after 2 roads trips totaling over 3,300 miles in the past 2 weeks it was overdue rather than just a simple vacuum and wipe down. First started with the sprayable leather cleaner and then used the leather conditioner for added protection. I understand the first has built in conditioner but it leaves it really dry and I like the added protection and feel after I use the conditioner. For all other surfaces I used the inner clean and it smells really light and refreshing, does not leave a shiny finish and cleans well. Here's a tip I learned years ago, I use a variety of unused soft makeup brushes to clean all the little crevices, vents and areas where I don't want to either miss anything or scratch any delicate surfaces like the instrument cluster. So far I have been very pleased with the products offered by Chemical Guys and they are readily available at the big box stores. Have quite a few their exterior products as well and so far I have been pleased.