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TSS relocation

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by Travis g, Jan 10, 2023.

  1. Jan 10, 2023 at 3:03 PM
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    I installed a new grill on my 2020 tundra and relocated the tss sensor at the bottom of the surround like I saw in another thread. Well it didn’t work for me and now I have the big yellow warning ⚠️ light with the pcs malfunction. So I’m going to get the ajt relocation bracket and try that. Would anyone know how to erase the warning or is this done by the dealer only? Thanks
     
  2. Jan 10, 2023 at 3:10 PM
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    Post pics of how you relocated it. @2020Platinum did his without issue and maybe he can spot something that will get you fixed up.
     
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  3. Jan 10, 2023 at 3:13 PM
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    I’ll try to get a picture tomorrow. But I followed his instructions completely.
     
  4. Jan 10, 2023 at 3:22 PM
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    When I moved mine to the bottom part of the grille (TRD Pro grille), I fired up the truck and immediately got the same error. I went poking around, disconnected the sensor, then reconnected it, and the error went away. I think I failed to get the connector clicked together properly on the first install. No issues since. I hope yours is a simple fix as well.
     
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  5. Jan 10, 2023 at 3:24 PM
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    Thanks. I’ll give it a try hopefully that fixes it.
     
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  6. Jan 10, 2023 at 8:20 PM
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    If it’s the “pro” grill. I had to use washers to angle the sensor upward. There’s a few videos on YouTube.
     
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    Let me know how you make out, I've had a ton of my viewers who have relocated it to that spot with no problems… Hopefully it's an easy fix, if I can help in anyway let me know!
     
  8. Jan 11, 2023 at 4:27 PM
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    I took my grille back off and checked my wire connection everything looked good. I totally forgot to take a picture. I did it exactly like you did on your YouTube video. I’ll probably mess with it some more this weekend. Thanks for reaching out
     
  9. Jan 11, 2023 at 4:29 PM
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    Yea no prob!...try disconnecting negative terminal of battery for a minute...I've seen some instances where that will get rid of code and it won't come back...I've seen it with some people who install the Pedal Commander...keep us posted!
     
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  10. Jan 11, 2023 at 4:30 PM
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    Ok I’ll give it a try. Thanks
     
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  11. Jan 11, 2023 at 4:40 PM
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    Unfortunately the disconnecting the battery did not work. Guess the next step is going to the dealership
     
  12. Jan 12, 2023 at 9:13 AM
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    Next question. Is there a way to clear the code without a trip to the dealership?
     
  13. Jan 12, 2023 at 9:15 AM
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    Try using the washers to angle the sensor upwards more. It worked for me. The code went away after I drove it a mile and hasn’t came back after months.
     
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  14. Jan 13, 2023 at 6:53 AM
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    Please keep us updated. I'm looking at switching to this insert so that I can use my Rigid led pods behind it.

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  15. Jan 13, 2023 at 2:15 PM
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    Once I receive the bracket I’ll install and let you know
     
  16. Jan 17, 2023 at 1:31 PM
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    Which Pro grille do you have? Any more issues?
     
  17. Jan 17, 2023 at 1:32 PM
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    Which Pro grille do you have? There are 2 different ones.
     
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    I haven't had any issues since the initial connection issue. Has worked perfectly for over a year now.

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    Nice. I have the 2017 Pro grille sitting at the dealership ordered in my name if I want it. I'm still trying to figure out how the AJT bracket doesn't work for some people.
     
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    I have the Sport grill but.my Rigid pods won't line up behind the slots.

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  21. Jan 18, 2023 at 2:17 PM
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    It’s not a pro grille. I ordered one from summit. I haven’t received my ajt bracket yet. Once I install I’ll update
     
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    Just curious....has anyone tried putting the sensor on the back of the older style grill behind the lettering to what would happen?

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  23. Jan 26, 2023 at 3:28 PM
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    Update. Installed the ajt bracket and still have the ⚠️ malfunction code. Any help? Or is this now a dealership issue?
     
  24. Jan 26, 2023 at 3:41 PM
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    Have you tried disconnecting the battery or anything since installing it? My AJT bracket came in yesterday.
     
  25. Jan 26, 2023 at 4:22 PM
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    Have you tried it with the cover off?
     
  26. Jan 27, 2023 at 9:07 AM
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    I haven’t tried with the cover off yet. I did disconnect the negative battery terminal for an hour with no help
     
  27. Jan 27, 2023 at 9:12 AM
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    I saw a post about someone trying a thinner cover. That could be an option as well. If i have that issue i'll try it and see what happens.
     
  28. Jan 27, 2023 at 9:13 AM
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    Keep me posted. I have a milling machine at work.
     
  29. Jan 27, 2023 at 9:16 AM
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    Will do. We need something made like the Jomax brackets were.
     
  30. Jan 27, 2023 at 9:17 AM
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    Right. Wish they still
    Made them
     

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