1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site
    Quick Links: NOTABLE UPGRADES available on Amazon.com 265/70r17 all season tires Done Front Diff and Transfer Case Oil Change Howto Avs or egr window visors? Gas mileage up since new plugs

What is this extra button under the TPMS reset?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by acerunner, Apr 2, 2018.

Page 1 of 2
  1. Apr 2, 2018 at 4:02 PM
    #1
    acerunner

    #1
    acerunner [OP] Active Member

    Joined:
    Aug 3, 2015
    Member:
    #160973
    Messages:
    31
    Gender:
    Male
    Just picked up a used '13 tacoma, and found this extra button. After a google search, I don't see this button pictured on any other tacomas, so probably aftermarket. I followed the wires as far as I could, but it disappears behind the foot well panel. Any idea what it's for?

    Edit: added extra photo. The wires are purple, brown, and black.

    1.jpg
    2.jpg
     
    Last edited: Apr 2, 2018
    acerunner, Apr 2, 2018
    #1
  2. Apr 2, 2018 at 4:05 PM
    #2
    lucky999

    #2
    lucky999 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 6, 2016
    Member:
    #199097
    Messages:
    101
    Gender:
    Male
    virginia
    2012 Tacoma Baja series TRD 6 inch left body armor bumpers front and rear 52inch light bar near roof rack 28 inch light bar near grill bead lock rims
    can you take more pics from the underneath
     
    lucky999, Apr 2, 2018
    #2
  3. Apr 2, 2018 at 4:06 PM
    #3
    Chase8059

    #3
    Chase8059 Kinda Well-Known

    Joined:
    Jun 4, 2015
    Member:
    #156733
    Messages:
    3,270
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Chase
    ESVA
    Vehicle:
    2015 DCSB TRD Sport | Super White : 2008 Lexus IS 350
    OME 887, JBA UCAs, 1.5 AAL, Fox 2.0 RR w CD adj., SCS SR8s Gunmetal, Falken AT3/W 265/70r17
    Keep following the wires, it's not a factory switch.
     
    Chase8059, Apr 2, 2018
    #3
  4. Apr 2, 2018 at 4:09 PM
    #4
    Steve721

    #4
    Steve721 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 11, 2016
    Member:
    #199520
    Messages:
    82
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Steve
    Boston
    Vehicle:
    2009 Speedway Blue, TRD Sport
    Looks like a reset of some sort.
     
    Steve721, Apr 2, 2018
    #4
  5. Apr 2, 2018 at 4:10 PM
    #5
    ManBeast

    #5
    ManBeast Well Feared Member

    Joined:
    Jun 3, 2015
    Member:
    #156641
    Messages:
    6,239
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Zach
    Orange Park FL
    Vehicle:
    2015 DCLB:TOTALED-> 2014 4R TRAIL
    Self destruct.
     
    ManBeast, Apr 2, 2018
    #5
    Crow_of_judgement likes this.
  6. Apr 2, 2018 at 4:10 PM
    #6
    ManBeast

    #6
    ManBeast Well Feared Member

    Joined:
    Jun 3, 2015
    Member:
    #156641
    Messages:
    6,239
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Zach
    Orange Park FL
    Vehicle:
    2015 DCLB:TOTALED-> 2014 4R TRAIL
    Could be seat ejector.

    de054da917344003d434d19a055b411c--truck-memes-car-humor.jpg
     
    ManBeast, Apr 2, 2018
    #6
  7. Apr 2, 2018 at 4:10 PM
    #7
    joeythetruckguy

    #7
    joeythetruckguy Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 8, 2017
    Member:
    #226265
    Messages:
    161
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Joey
    Orange County, CA
    Vehicle:
    2017 Metallic Tacoma TRD Off Road
    Something for the alarm system
     
    joeythetruckguy, Apr 2, 2018
    #7
    Gunshot-6A likes this.
  8. Apr 2, 2018 at 4:11 PM
    #8
    ManBeast

    #8
    ManBeast Well Feared Member

    Joined:
    Jun 3, 2015
    Member:
    #156641
    Messages:
    6,239
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Zach
    Orange Park FL
    Vehicle:
    2015 DCLB:TOTALED-> 2014 4R TRAIL
    Ha i beat you
     
    ManBeast, Apr 2, 2018
    #8
  9. Apr 2, 2018 at 4:11 PM
    #9
    lucky999

    #9
    lucky999 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 6, 2016
    Member:
    #199097
    Messages:
    101
    Gender:
    Male
    virginia
    2012 Tacoma Baja series TRD 6 inch left body armor bumpers front and rear 52inch light bar near roof rack 28 inch light bar near grill bead lock rims
    lol could be a bypass for the tpms
     
    lucky999, Apr 2, 2018
    #9
  10. Apr 2, 2018 at 4:11 PM
    #10
    acerunner

    #10
    acerunner [OP] Active Member

    Joined:
    Aug 3, 2015
    Member:
    #160973
    Messages:
    31
    Gender:
    Male
    Nope, I pressed it. I'm still alive and well. Nothing noticeable happened. Or am I reporting in from the afterlife. hmmm....
     
    acerunner, Apr 2, 2018
    #10
    ManBeast[QUOTED] likes this.
  11. Apr 2, 2018 at 4:12 PM
    #11
    Steve721

    #11
    Steve721 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 11, 2016
    Member:
    #199520
    Messages:
    82
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Steve
    Boston
    Vehicle:
    2009 Speedway Blue, TRD Sport
    Somebody get James Bond on the phone.
     
    Steve721, Apr 2, 2018
    #11
    ManBeast likes this.
  12. Apr 2, 2018 at 4:13 PM
    #12
    burnt_taco

    #12
    burnt_taco Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 30, 2017
    Member:
    #214920
    Messages:
    309
    Vehicle:
    3rd Gen Tacoma Limited 4x4
    The blue button? Usually an alarm system (KARR is what most use here). It's a dealer installed option and if the buyer chooses to buy it, the salesman has this plug they put into the back to activate it or vice versa.
     
    burnt_taco, Apr 2, 2018
    #12
  13. Apr 2, 2018 at 4:16 PM
    #13
    tomwil

    #13
    tomwil Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 15, 2014
    Member:
    #129887
    Messages:
    8,025
    Gender:
    Male
    East Coast USA
    Vehicle:
    2014 Reg Cab 4x4
    Yep, dealer installed KARR alarm, and your wiring is now all screwed up from it.
     
    tomwil, Apr 2, 2018
    #13
  14. Apr 2, 2018 at 4:19 PM
    #14
    BravesRunner

    #14
    BravesRunner “Exploration is curiosity put into action”

    Joined:
    Jan 19, 2017
    Member:
    #208063
    Messages:
    4,807
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Adam
    SC
    Vehicle:
    2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali
    Grandpa steps//Tri-fold Tonneau bed cover
    This is the 2nd gen thread...


    Edit:.....we find answers unlike another gen
     
    Last edited: Apr 2, 2018
    BravesRunner, Apr 2, 2018
    #14
    Gunshot-6A likes this.
  15. Apr 2, 2018 at 4:25 PM
    #15
    BravesRunner

    #15
    BravesRunner “Exploration is curiosity put into action”

    Joined:
    Jan 19, 2017
    Member:
    #208063
    Messages:
    4,807
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Adam
    SC
    Vehicle:
    2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali
    Grandpa steps//Tri-fold Tonneau bed cover
    I meant that by we find answers unlike that other thread...

    1st gens are good in my book! stay as long as you want
     
    BravesRunner, Apr 2, 2018
    #15
    Crow_of_judgement[QUOTED] likes this.
  16. Apr 2, 2018 at 4:28 PM
    #16
    acerunner

    #16
    acerunner [OP] Active Member

    Joined:
    Aug 3, 2015
    Member:
    #160973
    Messages:
    31
    Gender:
    Male
    One more photo added.
    Oh crap, what year is it?!
    You are absolutely right. I just googled KARR alarm button and found a bunch of matching photos. How will I know if it is activated or not? My keyfob doesn't trigger the traditional chirp of an alarm system. Just the standard subtle beep toyotas make.
    Screwed up, how so?
     
    Last edited: Apr 2, 2018
    acerunner, Apr 2, 2018
    #16
    Crow_of_judgement[QUOTED] likes this.
  17. Apr 2, 2018 at 4:37 PM
    #17
    tomwil

    #17
    tomwil Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 15, 2014
    Member:
    #129887
    Messages:
    8,025
    Gender:
    Male
    East Coast USA
    Vehicle:
    2014 Reg Cab 4x4
     
    tomwil, Apr 2, 2018
    #17
  18. Apr 2, 2018 at 4:47 PM
    #18
    nd4spdbh

    #18
    nd4spdbh Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 7, 2013
    Member:
    #114055
    Messages:
    14,604
    Gender:
    Male
    SoCal
    Vehicle:
    13 DCSB TRD OR v6 Auto
    yup, dealer installed aftermarket KARR alarm.
     
    nd4spdbh, Apr 2, 2018
    #18
  19. Apr 2, 2018 at 4:52 PM
    #19
    Islandtaco671

    #19
    Islandtaco671 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 21, 2017
    Member:
    #236611
    Messages:
    593
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Daniel
    San Diego
    Vehicle:
    2006 Double cab Tacoma TRD O/R
    What page would you like to see?

    IMG_5120.jpg
     
    Islandtaco671, Apr 2, 2018
    #19
    burnt_taco likes this.
  20. Apr 2, 2018 at 4:52 PM
    #20
    burnt_taco

    #20
    burnt_taco Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 30, 2017
    Member:
    #214920
    Messages:
    309
    Vehicle:
    3rd Gen Tacoma Limited 4x4
    Dug these up from when I purchased my Tacoma. Not sure how to tell if it's activated or not. Does the light blink when the truck is off?
    IMG_0709.HEIC.jpg IMG_0710.HEIC.jpg FullSizeRender.jpg.jpg
     
    burnt_taco, Apr 2, 2018
    #20
Page 1 of 2

Products Discussed in

NOCO Boost GB40: 1000A UltraSafe Jump Starter – 12V Lithium Battery Booster Pack, Portable Jump Box, Power Bank & Jumper Cables - for 6.0L Gas and 3.0L Diesel Engines
$91.21
Air Intake Snorkel Kit Fit For 2005-2015 Toyota Tacoma With 4L Right Petrol intake air snorkel kit high performance system compatible kit Replacement black Rotational Molding (2005-2015)
$73.00
Mobil 1 104361 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Lube - 1 Quart (Pack of 2)
$27.88
M6 Black Acorn Cap Nuts, Stainless Steel 304 (18-8) Black Coating Acorn Nuts, 20Pcs-Pack
$8.49
Steelman Wireless ChassisEAR Auto Diagnostic Tool Kit, Identify The Cause of Troubling Vehicle Noises, 4 Transmitters with 50-Foot Range (61082)
$258.12
DVKUO Front Grill Replacement Compatible with 2016-2023 Tacoma SR, SR5, TRD Off-Road, TRD Sport Extended Cab & Crew Cab Pickup 4 Door, ABS Grille with 4 LED Lights, Sensor Cover & Letters, Matte Black
$119.99
Toyota Genuine Transfer Case Gear Oil LF 75W 1 Litre 08885-81080
$98.56
Fox 2.0 Performance Coil-Over Front Pair compatible with 2005-2016 Toyota Tacoma
$1,022.09
Magnefine 3/8" Magnetic Inline Transmission/Power Steering Filter
$25.95
Permatex 81730 Flowable Silicone Windshield and Glass Sealer, 1.5 oz.
$7.59
TOYOTA 22271-0P010 Fuel Injection Throttle Body Mounting Gasket
$12.17
Extech LT45 LED Light Meter
$312.81
Veepeak OBDCheck BLE Bluetooth OBD II Scanner Car Check Engine Light Code Reader, Auto Dual Mode Bluetooth Diagnostic Scan Tool for iOS & Android
$31.98
Toyota Genuine Parts - TRD Tacom Brake Pads (PTR09-89111)
$162.11
OEMTOOLS No-Spill Coolant Funnel Kit, 15 Piece Fluid and Oil Funnel Set, Allows Access To Hard-To-Reach Radiators
$24.99
Ford Genuine Fluid XT-M5-QS Full Synthetic Manual Transmission Fluid - 1 Quart, Black
$32.58
Spicer 5-1330X U-Joint Kit 1330/SPL25 Series (OSR)
$27.95
Mobil Synthetic, SAE Grade : 75W-90, 1 gal. Jug 122035-1 Each
$49.90
Red Line 50104 75W85 GL-5 Full Synthetic Gear Oil for Hypoid Limited Slip Differentials - 1 Quart
$23.53
Maestro Acc-SAT-TO2 Sat Radio and GPS Antenna adaptors for TO2 Vehicles
$29.99
EBC Brakes Yellowstuff 4000 Series Street DP41657R to Fit MITSUBISHI,LEXUS,TOYOTA (AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND),TOYOTA,TOYOTA COMMERCIAL
$135.72
PRIMEWELD CUT60 60Amp Non-Touch Pilot Arc PT60 Torch Plasma Cutter 110V/220V Dual Voltage 3 Year Warranty
$699.00
ATP Automotive AT-205 Re-Seal Stops Leaks, 8 Ounce Bottle
$21.11
TOYOTA Genuine Parts - Inlet Sub-Assy, Wate (16031-0P010)
$49.95
ARB RD129 Air Locking Differential
$1,109.99
3M 08609 Window-Weld Super Fast Urethane Black Cartridge - 10.5 fl oz.
$33.95
Toyota Genuine Water Pump Assembly
$145.00
Permatex 25228 The Right Stuff 90 Minute Black Gasket Maker, 3 oz, 1 Count (Pack of 1)
$12.16
Bilstein 24263108 Shock Absorber
$140.06
Rockford Fosgate Punch P300-10T Single 10" 300-Watt Amplified Truck Sealed Box Subwoofer - Black
$339.99
Supreme Suspensions - 1.5"-2" Rear Add-A-Leaf Lift Kit for 1995-2023 Toyota Tacoma - 21.5" Short AAL Set with Isolator Pads and Square Bend U-Bolts
$189.89
Genuine Toyota 90916-A2001 Alternator and Fan Belt
$56.92
ARB ARB710LB 3-1/4" x 30' Recovery Snatch Strap Minimum Breaking Strength 24000 lbs Kinetic Stretch 20% With Reinforced Eyes and Protector Sleeves
$99.95
Seven Sparta Car Cup Holder Expander with Adjustable Base, Compatible with Hydro Flasks 32/40 Ounce, Compatible with Yeti Ramblers 20/26/30 Ounce, Other Bottles in 3.4"-3.8" (Black)
$15.99
Siless Liner 157 (4 mm) mil 36 sqft Car Sound Deadening Closed Cell Foam & Heat Insulation mat - PE Foam Sound Deadener Material & Heat Barrier
$44.95
Coobeast Bolt Extractor Set Heavy Duty, 13Pcs Bolt Extractor Kit with 3/8" Adapter, Stripped Lug Nut Remover, Easy Out Bolt Remover Set for Rusted, Rounded, Damaged Nuts Screws
$19.98
WORKPRO Hog Ring Pliers with 500 Pcs 3/4" Hog Rings, Galvanized Steel Hog Rings Perfect for Furniture Upholstery, Auto Upholstery, Plastic Meat & Sausage Casings
$16.98
Red Flag Robotics Universal license plate light 12V 100mA with waterproof connector and 86 in lead
$29.00
GEARWRENCH Indexing Pry Bar 16" - 82216
$36.59
Dasbecan 6Pin Backup Camera Compatible with 2014 2015 Toyota Tacoma Back Up Rear Camera Replaces# 86790-04021 86790-04020
$32.89
4PCS Seat Pad Belt Car Shoulder Universal for Most Vehichles Car Accessories Covers
$15.99
Genuine Toyota 81570-04030 Stop Lamp Assembly
$86.80
To Top