Radar Sensor Air Scoop–3D Printed

[Sagebrush]

You read that right, for us northerners, I suspect we've all been driving in a snowstorm, and had the instrument cluster light up as if it were Christmas.

It's caused by snow building up on the radar sensor in the bottom of the grill.

I designed and printed off this wind scoop, that'll hopefully aid in blowing it off.

I'm certain it doesn't interfere with the adaptive cruise control. Will it work? Ask me after the next blizzard.

You can find the file over on MakerWorld:

https://makerworld.com/en/models/3440500-4th-gen-tacoma-radar-wind-scoop#profileId-3923396

Good luck.

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[Major91]

You read that right, for us northerners, I suspect we've all been driving in a snowstorm, and had the instrument cluster light up as if it were Christmas.

It's caused by snow building up on the radar sensor in the bottom of the grill.

I designed and printed off this wind scoop, that'll hopefully aid in blowing it off.

I'm certain it doesn't interfere with the adaptive cruise control. Will it work? Ask me after the next blizzard.

You can find the file over on MakerWorld:

https://makerworld.com/en/models/3440500-4th-gen-tacoma-radar-wind-scoop#profileId-3923396

Good luck.

How does it attach looks like it hooks in? Or any 3M tape needed? As of now i would assume you have it on and any interference with it yet? Looks good and for sure would like to know after your first good snow of the season. Thanks Tony!

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[IDontWorkForTheWaterCo]

You read that right, for us northerners, I suspect we've all been driving in a snowstorm, and had the instrument cluster light up as if it were Christmas.

It's caused by snow building up on the radar sensor in the bottom of the grill.

I designed and printed off this wind scoop, that'll hopefully aid in blowing it off.

I'm certain it doesn't interfere with the adaptive cruise control. Will it work? Ask me after the next blizzard.

You can find the file over on MakerWorld:

https://makerworld.com/en/models/3440500-4th-gen-tacoma-radar-wind-scoop#profileId-3923396

Good luck.

Keep us posted

 

[Sagebrush]

Keep us posted

I will.

 

[Sagebrush]

How does it attach looks like it hooks in? Or any 3M tape needed? As of now i would assume you have it on and any interference with it yet?

It clips to the grill, but it's still easy to remove.

Everything seems to work fine–adaptive cruise and lane assist–with no dash lights. I think if it were printed with carbon fiber or glass-infused filament, it might cause an issue, but this PETG plastic doesn't seem to have an effect on it, plus the stuff doesn't mind UV rays and is fairly heat-resistant.

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