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Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Sparky66, Oct 1, 2022.

  1. Oct 1, 2022 at 9:59 AM
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    Sparky66

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    Bought my 2017 TRD PRO used, I believe the little light box is after market. Does anyone know what it is ? Initial thought is something to do with alarm but can’t find on any schematic that shows it.

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  2. Oct 1, 2022 at 10:00 AM
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    Tacospike

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  3. Oct 1, 2022 at 11:11 AM
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    Kyebasse

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    Which one are you referring to? If you're referring to the one that says "set" is the tire pressure reset button. If you're referring to the green thing, it's aftermarket. Follow it behind to figure out what it is.
     
  4. Oct 1, 2022 at 11:18 AM
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    Wyckedan

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    That's a dealer installed immobilizer. It's to keep it safe on the lot, you could possibly ask them to remove it, but probably not likely
     
  5. Oct 1, 2022 at 11:20 AM
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    DARBADARBZ

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    Clipping light for a subwoofer? That's my first thought
     
  6. Oct 1, 2022 at 11:39 AM
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    FL_TRD Sport

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  7. Oct 1, 2022 at 11:43 AM
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    Aw9d

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    Who the fuck has a clipping light for their sub? Really, if you need a light to tell you that your sub is clipping you need to learn how to tune an amp properly.
     
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  8. Oct 1, 2022 at 11:44 AM
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    DARBADARBZ

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    I don't have one, I just know it's a thing some people have. I agree though
     
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  9. Oct 1, 2022 at 11:45 AM
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    It's a Karr Alarm
     
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    Clearwater Bill Never answer an anonymous letter

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    They want to find you easy when you skip payment. :D
     
  11. Oct 1, 2022 at 1:22 PM
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  12. Oct 1, 2022 at 1:24 PM
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    Thanks I will follow and see where it leads. Purchased and shipped out California, second owner. Definitely not having to do with subwoofer. Stereo is weak. Love the truck.
     
  13. Oct 1, 2022 at 1:35 PM
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    Not able to see where it leads immediately, will dive into. It has a button underneath and begins to blink rapidly when i shut the vehicle off and exit.

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  14. Oct 1, 2022 at 1:51 PM
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    potential problems if left intact ?
     
  15. Oct 1, 2022 at 1:53 PM
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    That someday you'll be saying either "This thing left me stranded" or "Help me find my parasitic draw".
     
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  17. Oct 1, 2022 at 2:06 PM
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  19. Oct 1, 2022 at 3:11 PM
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  20. Oct 1, 2022 at 3:16 PM
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    It’s a Karr alarm as others have stated. It’s spliced into the starter signal wire and into a number of other wires for the door switches and other random stuff. I absolutely hate these aftermarket alarms as they can immobilize your truck if they malfunction.
     
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