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what is this and should i fix it?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Jeffro51, May 4, 2013.

  1. May 4, 2013 at 5:27 PM
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    this is on my 08 trd sport 4x4. i was under it greasing the zerks and saw this. not sure what it does. i have not had any issues. it is on the back of the transfer case. should i reconnect the wires?
    sorry i am not good with camera.

    20130504_170200.jpg
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  2. May 4, 2013 at 5:35 PM
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    new pic

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  3. May 4, 2013 at 5:37 PM
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    either speed sensor or transfercase shift sensor, and yes you should fix it.
     
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  4. May 4, 2013 at 5:40 PM
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    No clue here.
     
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    It looks like they go on that plug yea pretty sure it is a important wire.
     
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    4wd position switch,fix it so your 4wd will work
     
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  7. May 5, 2013 at 1:29 PM
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    The truck wont go into 4lo. I took the connector apart and reattached the wires. Now just need to see if the yellow wire fits in the port more to the front or the back. Any help. I have called some friends to look at theirs and have not reached them yet.
     
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    Pic of mine, hope that helps.

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  9. May 5, 2013 at 2:32 PM
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    Thanks for the pic. I will put it together like that.
     
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