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  • #16
    Re: What does this thing do?

    Ha ha! Thanks TP - only joking - I sent you some stamps last month so hopefully my PP sticker in the mailbox this week! Must affix sticker before back window gets covered with mud and crap... still less than 200 km on the clock but already had to wash the bugs off the windscreen...

    Cheers, longdog
    2008 D4D and a very long dog
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    • #17
      Re: What does this thing do?

      Originally posted by stephenvsl
      I'm quite curious about things on the Prado and there's not really a lot of detail in the handbook. I thought I'd start a topic where I (and others) can ask about bits and pieces they find on their car and they don't know what they are. I haven't been able to find a topic similar to this so I hope it's not a duplication. We'll need to post photos and specify the model and where the item is located. For example - what does this thing do? -



      I have a 2008 Auto GXL Deisel. This object is located on top of the dash directly in front of the driver (drives me crazy that I see it everytime I'm driving the car but don't know what it is). I think it might be a sensor of some kind but not sure what it does or whether it's active for my model.
      I was told when I bought my prado that the thing you're talking about is the Thermometer for inside the car.

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      • #18
        Re: What does this thing do?

        Originally posted by MickL
        Ejector seat button??


        Mick
        I did try pushing it today just in case MickL did get it right. It doesn't cause the passenger to eject but it does make them turn their head towards you with a curious look on their face. I tried it a couple of times, and yep, they turned their head towards me loooking at me like I was stupid every time. :lol: :lol: So it's a Climate Control sensor and a passenger head turning device.
        [color=#000080][b]Stephen[/b][/color]
        [color=#BF0000]Aug 2008 GXL D4D Auto, White, Toyota Sovereign Alloy BB, Toyota Tow Bar, VIP Protector II Elect Rust Protection, Toyota Rubber Floor Mats, Toyota Cross Bars, Uniden UHF UH400SX-RM, AusGuard Cargo Barrier, TJM Snorkel, Diff/Trans/Auto Breathers, Platinum Seatcovers, Dual Batteries (Piranha Battery Tray, Redarc Isolator, Exide ED5), Maxtrax [/color]

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        • #19
          Re: What does this thing do?

          It's the patented Toyota Fart Button.
          Try it fellas!
          Reaching forward with left hand to press button, causing left buttock to lift off the seat.
          -> ffffffttttt
          2013 Land Rover Discovery 4 SDV6 SE
          Ex 2008 Toyota Prado 120 VX, D4D
          Ex 1997 Toyota Prado 90 GXL, V6
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          • #20
            Re: What does this thing do?

            Originally posted by rhs58
            left hand to press button, causing left buttock to lift off the seat
            That's some interesting contortion going on there :shock:
            July 2008 D4D Auto GXL in White - rubbered, lifted, snorkeled, lit, bagged, barriered, barred, radio'd, and racked

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            • #21
              Re: What does this thing do?

              I heard it was more apparent on those leather seat models :P
              White 2013 GXL 79 series dual cab, ARB GVM Upgrade, ARB Delux winch bar and scrub bars, GME TX3440 and much more to come

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              • #22
                Re: What does this thing do?

                Sorry, me again, I said I was curious. I was tasking pictures for the Build Up topic so I thought I'd take a photo of another "thing" that I don't know what it does. This is positioned in front of my radiator and looks very vunerable to damage. It appears as though the pipe ends up in the cabin through the firewall. Only thing I can think of is hot water for the heater but it seems like a small pipe? It looks really exposed. 2008 D4D Auto GXL

                [color=#000080][b]Stephen[/b][/color]
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                • #23
                  Re: What does this thing do?

                  Thats an airconditioning gas line (with pressure switch in view) it runs to the condenser located in front of the radiator (it in fact looks like a thin radiator)

                  Mick
                  [CENTER][B][I][SIZE=1][COLOR=blue]1KZ-TE Turbo Diesel, 5 speed manual, 3.5 inch lift, 265/70/17 Mickey Thompson MTZ, D-Tronic chip, Boost controller, mandrel exhaust, dump pipe, modified intake, ARB steel bar, Magnum winch, Safari snorkel, rear drawers, half cargo barrier, dual batteries, Uniden UHF, Sat Nav, reverse camera, Magellan XL , Tjm bash plates, ARB alloy roof rack, rear telescopic work light and numerous other modifications!!!
                  Now with 3BAR MAP sensor & 18PSI Boost![/COLOR][/SIZE][/I][/B][/CENTER]

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                  • #24
                    Re: What does this thing do?

                    Yeah I've noticed that aircon line as well being stuck out in no mans land. The dealer did tell me that when the Prado's come to OZ they all come without airconditioning and are fitted up with aircon for OZ conditions (beefier) when they arrive. Did anyone else get told this? Just seems odd to have it stuck out there like an afterthought.
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                    • #25
                      Re: What does this thing do?

                      If you got the Sovereign bullbar then you should get the bash plate between the radiator and b/b. With the ARB b/b it comes with this bash plate which protects the bits n pieces in the front incl aircon line from any damage.
                      Cheers,
                      Dustie

                      Self confessed PP addict!! hmm.. now thats not a bad habit is it......

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                      • #26
                        Re: What does this thing do?

                        The dealer did tell me that when the Prado's come to OZ they all come without airconditioning
                        True and not just Prados... I'm not 100% sure why but is seems to happen no matter what make or model.

                        I notice the pipe in the picture is insulated.. on my Prado it's not :?:


                        Mick
                        [CENTER][B][I][SIZE=1][COLOR=blue]1KZ-TE Turbo Diesel, 5 speed manual, 3.5 inch lift, 265/70/17 Mickey Thompson MTZ, D-Tronic chip, Boost controller, mandrel exhaust, dump pipe, modified intake, ARB steel bar, Magnum winch, Safari snorkel, rear drawers, half cargo barrier, dual batteries, Uniden UHF, Sat Nav, reverse camera, Magellan XL , Tjm bash plates, ARB alloy roof rack, rear telescopic work light and numerous other modifications!!!
                        Now with 3BAR MAP sensor & 18PSI Boost![/COLOR][/SIZE][/I][/B][/CENTER]

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                        • #27
                          Re: What does this thing do?

                          Originally posted by dustie
                          If you got the Sovereign bullbar then you should get the bash plate between the radiator and b/b. With the ARB b/b it comes with this bash plate which protects the bits n pieces in the front incl aircon line from any damage.
                          Dustie ~ do you have a photo of this you can post? I have the sovereign b/bar, but it doesn't have a bast plate? Can you also advise its part number and cost if you have to order it separately?

                          Originally posted by MickL
                          I notice the pipe in the picture is insulated.. on my Prado it's not :?:
                          Mine is insulated too.
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                          • #28
                            Re: What does this thing do?

                            Mine is insulated too.
                            I'm guessing you guys have the rear aircon fitted :?: Hence the thermo fan (not on TD with front only AC) and insulated pipes too (can't quite see the point of insulating this line though)


                            Mick
                            [CENTER][B][I][SIZE=1][COLOR=blue]1KZ-TE Turbo Diesel, 5 speed manual, 3.5 inch lift, 265/70/17 Mickey Thompson MTZ, D-Tronic chip, Boost controller, mandrel exhaust, dump pipe, modified intake, ARB steel bar, Magnum winch, Safari snorkel, rear drawers, half cargo barrier, dual batteries, Uniden UHF, Sat Nav, reverse camera, Magellan XL , Tjm bash plates, ARB alloy roof rack, rear telescopic work light and numerous other modifications!!!
                            Now with 3BAR MAP sensor & 18PSI Boost![/COLOR][/SIZE][/I][/B][/CENTER]

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                            • #29
                              Re: What does this thing do?

                              Originally posted by MickL

                              I'm guessing you guys have the rear aircon fitted :?: Hence the thermo fan (not on TD with front only AC) and insulated pipes too (can't quite see the point of insulating this line though)


                              Mick
                              Yep, rear A/C. The pipe has rubber on the front section as shown but as it goes into the engine bay there's a combination of black paint, bits of rubber, bare pipe, bits of plastic covering, depending on what part of the engine it passes. Quite complicated really.
                              [color=#000080][b]Stephen[/b][/color]
                              [color=#BF0000]Aug 2008 GXL D4D Auto, White, Toyota Sovereign Alloy BB, Toyota Tow Bar, VIP Protector II Elect Rust Protection, Toyota Rubber Floor Mats, Toyota Cross Bars, Uniden UHF UH400SX-RM, AusGuard Cargo Barrier, TJM Snorkel, Diff/Trans/Auto Breathers, Platinum Seatcovers, Dual Batteries (Piranha Battery Tray, Redarc Isolator, Exide ED5), Maxtrax [/color]

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                              • #30
                                Re: What does this thing do?

                                On the Grande that pipe goes out like that to miss the Power steering cooler (mini radiator) thats why it is out so far to avoid heat soak.

                                Once you fit an ARB bar and winch it is nice and snug against the back of the winch Looks good then.

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