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Component: Steering: Linkages: Rod: Relay: Connecting
Defect Summary: ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, IF THE STEERING WHEEL IS REPEATEDLY TURNED UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS WHERE HIGH STEERING EFFORT AND POWER ASSIST ARE REQUIRED, FOR INSTANCE, WHEN FULLY TURNING THE WHEEL WHILE THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED, A FATIGUE CRACK MAY DEVELOP IN THE STEERING RELAY ROD.
Consequence Summary: IF THE VEHICLE IS CONTINUED TO BE OPERATED IN THIS CONDITION, THE RELAY ROD MAY FRACTURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Summary: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING RELAY ROD. THE RECALL BEGAN OCTOBER 5, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
Here is my question: I got a new cat from autozone or whatever. Its the direct fit, not the universal and I was wondering if catalytic converters are directional or not? I just slapped some gaskets on there and bolted it on so I'm not really sure if its on right, but it sounds and runs fine. I don't want to build up any back pressure or anything though if i have it facing the wrong direction. If anyone could set me straight I'd appreciate it. Also, if anybody happened to have any pictures or know where i could go to see them..... lemme know. Thanks everybody, and watch out.
April 20, 2006
Toyota pickup trucks and SUVs are the focus of a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall query because of reports that the front suspension ball joints may come apart. Toyota trucks that are included in the investigation are the 2002-2004 Tundra, and Sequoia, 2001-2004 Tacoma and 2001-2002 4Runner.
The automaker submitted a letter August 5, 2005 to NHTSA reporting the defect that "could result in the separation of front suspension ball joints."
According to Toyota, the problem is a "manufacturing issue" which could result in accelerated wear of the ball joint causing a separation.
Toyota reports that the lower ball joints that are failing were manufactured between May 2001 and October 2003.
The NHTSA Office of Defect Investigation has received four complaints alleging five front suspension ball joint "separation incidents" while driving. In each case the driver lost control of the truck.
The separation incidents reported to NHTSA occurred at 52,000, 70,595, 80,000 and 116,000 vehicle miles. One complaint alleged lower ball joint failures involving both front wheels within a four-month period.
I've got the same truck and was thinking of venturing into a fuel filter replacement this weekend.
Darron
darron.collins@wwfus.org
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THANKS - please be honest - though I love the truck - I'm not willing to take on some ridiculous risk.....
i actually had the same problem about 4 weeks ago with my 87 p/u. im making the assumption that the 22re in them are the same basic ECU programming.
my problem was that the thermostat had gotten stuck. this resulted in the engine getting really hot, and then revving up on its own in order to spin the belt-driven fan in the front and cool the engine.
once i had replaced the thermostat and filled it up with new coolant, it ran at the perfect idle speed.
long response, short answer. oh well.
The drawing in the Chilton's book doesn't really do a good job of letting you know where the knock sensor is, and the instructions are not as detailed as I would like. Has anyone had to deal with / remove the knock sensor on this type of truck? Thanks much for your help!
http://www.off-road.com/atv/HitchHand.htm
I paid $14, some kind of harbor freight crap but it works well. Guy selling it claimed you can make it go up right so you can use it with a rack system on your cab which I have from a precious car. It goes into this little hitch box I bought on eBay for $20 and works perfectly. Instead of running ropes all over the bed, just lay it down flat and use rubber bungees for a quick load up and departure. Pretty sweet and solved my probs for about $50 after all of the shipping.
I live in Mich. I acquired a 91 toyota truck that had been rolled into a tele. pole!! the cab is trash on passenger side... I am looking for a cab for this beast can anyone HELP??????? would prefer a manual shift but at this point I will make anything work..Thanks Rod
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Thank you
Jerry
just a note it only happens when im on the highway but has not happened with city yet.
ive only had the vehicle for about a week now
Naturally, make sure your radiator is filled with coolant and that there are no leaks. Replacing your thermostat is never a bad idea - I removed my thermostat (I live in Hawaii - it never gets cold here so I don't really need it). I am pretty sure that the mechanic wasn't paying attention and put the thermostat in backwards. This helped but I still had overheating issues.
You can pull the inlet hose off of your radiator, put a bucket underneath to catch the coolant, and at the same time run a hose into the radiator at a trickle. With the engine running, you should see water / coolant flowing out of the inlet hose - this will let you know that your water pump is working.
Check your ignition timing. After dialing in the timing, the problem got better for me. Right now I'm getting an error code for a knock sensor issue, which I'm sure is also contributing - since the timing is not being retarded as it should when the engine is under load. If your check Engine light is on, you can run a diagnostic.
Hope this helps. Best of luck!
Jerry
wheres the thermostat at on the engine
thanks alot guys.