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You pay a lot for them up front, but you get your money's worth IMO.
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
I'd start at Crutchfield. Give them a call and tell them what you'd like to do. They are always very helpful.
www.crutchfield.com
Good luck!
My 1999 4 Runner SR5 with 140,000 miles backfires it seems out of the engine or right under the passenger front seat.
It only happens after i have been driving for awhile. As it backfires i lose most of the power. I can only go about 5mph as it backfires. If i dont press down on the gas pedal then most of the time it would stall.
it is rapid backfiring and bucking. Then the strangest thing happens, After about 5 min or so the problem goes away and it drives like nothing is wrong.
The check engine light doesnt come on. A mechanic told me nothing is showing on his diagnostic machine.
He stated that a intermitten problem is very hard to detect unless it happens while he is operating it or its hooked up on the machine.
Of course it doesnt happen while in the mechanic's care, proberly because he doesnt have an hour or so to drive around with it until it happens.
There is no foul smell from the cat conveter.
Gas cap is on tight.
Only premium fuel with dry gas is used.
Please tell me what can possibly cause this bad bucking, backfiring and sometimes stalling.
Thank you
I think it's worth a replacement fuel filter to see if anything improves, and if not you may want to look at the catalytic converter - they do get plugged up, especially at higher mileages like your truck has.
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
We found out what can cause backfiring and stalling without setting off the cel.
He replaced the spark plug wiring set. It runs perfectly now. Even has more power then i thought it would have.
Mechanic told me the only cause for backfiring and stalling without a cel is:
Spark plug wiring, coil pack, clogged cat, fuel filter,all this can cause misfiring and cause backfiring with stalling and not set off the cel.
Thanks.....
I have 1999 4Runner, 98,000 miles. I've used the Toyota Service regularly (I've still got all my reciepts). If fact, at 89,000 (back in Jan) it had it's Major Service done.
Well, now it has a hole in the engine block. Not clear whether it threw a rod or a piston (like I said, not a car guy), but I'm facing potentially a $6000+ bill for a new short block, or less for something rebuilt.
First questions:
How does this happen suddenly? Is this maintence issue (i.e. something Toyota missed), or can these things 'just happen'?
Do I get the repairs, or do I sell it for parts? I'm looking over it's Edmunds value now, but i'd like some other opinions.
What advice can you give me?
Thanks.
As for repairs it really depends on the condition of the rest of the vehicle. If it's basically clean inside and out, I'd go for a good used engine; but if it's a bit shabby and dented, you might want to let go of it, because the rest of the truck will still have the 98.000 miles on it regardless of the rebuilt engine.
Now i am pursuing arbitration, no idea what trick toyota is going to play on me.
Any ideas what usually happens in this????
As for the repairs, the rest of the truck is in great condition, so I'm likely to replace the engine, if I can find a good enough deal. For a truck that's worth only about $7000-$8000 in decent condition, it's tough to justify spending $6000 on a NEW engine.
Thanks for the advice.
I have always thought this is a standard noise. No idea if this is a problem.
I also got it checked by Merchant Tire Center which is ASE certified and their manager gave me in writing that there is intermittent vibrations/oscillations occuring in seat and accelerator and steering.
But here is the thing though, i do not see the steering wheel shaking which happens most of the time during imbalancing of tires.
My last inspection happened with the local representative from Toyota and he said we will try to balance the tires out but if it is not fixed , then i can proceed with arbitration.
I am so surprised why Toyota can not fix it. Or atleast tell me what is wrong with it.
Every time i go to dealership, service manager/ mechanics concentrate on tires only.
-thank you
I had my driveshaft changed on my 2004 V8. Now it is fixed.
They replaced it with a Lexus part. Tried 3 other 4Runner Shafts and it didn't work.
It worked.
I give my dealer a little credit, that he got it fixed. He just needed a bit of persuasion.
Good Luck.
I traded my elegant and fully loaded 2005 Acura 3.2 TL $4000 below what carmax was giving me for my TL,for this vibrating junk.I have an arbitration hearing next month. e
I think everyone must atleast go through that and let toyota get a feel of what we all are going through.
So many miles does she have? Is it the 22RE or the V-6?
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
At 250K, your friend is well into the territory where the engine could be having ring trouble. That's a fair pile of miles. Using a heavy heavy oil will stave off the inevitable, but creates other problems. If she likes it and it is in very good shape apart from this problem, she should check around and find a reputable place for the rebuild, and price it. Good places will warrant their work for 12 months/12K miles.
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
After it stalls, it will only start again if I let it sit for a couple hours. When it does start again, it cuts out after 1 to 5 minutes and the problem is the same as above.
Anyone have advice??
Many Thanks.
Any comments is appreciated.
Manny
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
Has anyone heard of this problem? Is this a mechanical or a sensor problem? Is there a technical bulletin on this? Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
Three weeks ago I was driving on the expressway, when I accelerated to change lanes, the car began to shake and the engine lost power. The engine light came on. When I pulled off the road, the oil light came on too. The engine quickly seized up and stopped. There was oil and radiator fluid mixed together on the road under the car.
I had it towed to the Toyota dealer (Kings Toyota in Cincinnati) where I bought it new and which did my service. I suspected a blown connecting rod. The dealer confirmed that the engine must be replaced. Incredible!! I bought this 4Runner for its advertised quality and reliability. I had a Jeep for 140k miles before this. Also had Honda, Nissan, Toyota and Chevy for 100k+ miles.
When the problem first surfaced (which initially I thought was only a blown engine), I called the Toyota Customer Care toll free number in CA. This (or any) engine does not fail after only 78,000 miles unless it is defective or not cared for. I had all service according to the manual at the dealer. I am the original owner. Toyota Customer Care told me I must work through the dealer Customer Service Rep. So, I immediately contacted the dealer Cust. Service Rep, who then had the Toyota District Sales and Parts Manager (DSPM) (Ron) for my area look at the car. Two weeks ago the Toyota DSPM apparently inspected the car and told the dealer he would give $1000 toward a new engine -- net $8000 installed per my dealer. A used engine is only $4500 so I chose to go with the used engine and continue to try to work out with Toyota.
This week they started to remove the old engine and I learn that I need a transmission too -- another $3200! The dealer is telling me that the connecting rod broke, was thrown through the block and into the transmission -- needs both an engine and transmission (~ $8k). I went to see it 2 days ago and met with the mechanic and service manager. When I asked what would cause this premature failure (I already knew) the mechanic said that he did not want to accuse me of anything but did I ever change the oil. It was easy for me to say yes -- the dealer (you) changed it over the years including 3 times this year in Jan, May and 30 days before the failure! He said that's about the only way he knew it could fail.
I immediately spoke to the Customer Care rep at the dealer (Kings Toyota in Cincinnati) who told me to call the Toyota Customer Care person in CA again because the dealer could not do anything more. The Toyota Customer Care person told me that I must resolve this with the dealer or the Toyota DSPM for this area. Toyota also told me no one, not even the CEO of Toyota could overrule the decision of the DSPM -- ridiculous. The dealer told me to work through Toyota so I am getting jerked around. My neighbors and friends -- some who bought Toyotas from my dealer at my recommendation -- are shocked that Toyota will not take care of this problem.
I need to contact the Toyota DSPM; I know his first name is Ron, but nothing else. Toyota Customer Care said they did not know who the DSPM was for my area but to contact the dealer and it could tell me. I have left messages at the dealer for this contact info but now radio silence. Anybody have any names/address/phone of a person at Toyota where they had success resolving a problem?? Any other suggestions for getting help from Toyota?