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I've been hearing about the warped brake disk problem. Is it related to this problem? I would appreciate your help.
I don't have my manual with me but IIRC, the feature is designed to hold you from rolling back for several seconds after you take your foot off the brake. After that, the system seems to be letting you roll slowly backward, and that's the "grinding" you hear. The system is activating the brakes to keep you from rolling backward too fast.
That's my best guess. Post again if your questions aren't answered.
It doesn't do it when put in gear (as rpms drop to 500) but as soon as it's put back into park or neutral it starts again.
Does anyone else have this symptom or know what might be causing this?
Thanks.
If you CAN find a bright bulb with long life, please let us know.
My tires will need to be replaced before year 2 (two). The Dunflops, already filled to 36psi, ride very loose and sloppy. At the recommended 32psi, they ride even worse.
It could also be the fuse for the ADD.
Tangman
sylvania silverstars are not AS bright, but darn close, and for 60 bucks cheaper per pair, i'd say that is the way to go.
i will be purchasing bulbs this weekend (the silverstars), but i have seen pictures with the bulbs replaced, they look incredibly origional on the 4runner!
shorter bulb life is expected on replacements, just keep you're OEM bulbs safe and clean, and replace them when they wear out, it also depends on pure luck, as some bulbs last a couple months, some over a year.
i plan to replace my high and low beams as well as fog lights, that is ALOT of bluish-super white light pouring out, i imagine they'll look awesome!
pep boys, o'reily, and autozone all carry sylvanias (19.99/pair), a little over $60.00 should replace you're entire light set.
...any one heard of replacement bulbs for the interior or signal bulbs, license plate bulbs, etc??
just my .02 guys, have a good weekend!
Has anyone experienced a dull repeating humming/vibration type noise at speeds around 70mph and up?
Sounds like it is in the lower front, possibly rotors.
Other than that car has been flawless....performed beautifully in recent snowstorm. Travelled the worst roads in the US from CT to Philadelphia (9 hours). Traction was excellent and the seats still felt comfortable.
tidester, host
wtmccoy,
Sorry to hear about you unfortunate driving experience. Any vehicle including a snow mobile can be dangerous in snow. Although you were you driving slow, on hilly roads that are ice covered, most every vehicle will skid.
Just a few questions, do not take offense to these, just trying to understand why this has happened. Hope this forum will help, this is a serious problem.
> What model year is your 4Runner?
> Did you buy this new?
> Has it even been in an accident?
> How long have you owned this vehicle?
> If this is a previously owned vehicle, what condition are your tires?
> If used, has this truck been modified in any way, extra large tires, suspension changes, been rebuilt?
> Is this your first SUV?
> Is your 4Runner 2 Wheel drive, 4 Wheel Drive or All Wheel Drive?
> If 4 Wheel or All Wheel Drive, were you in 4 wheel high or 4 wheel low?
> Have you driven in snow before?
> If you have driven in snow before, ever had a problem?
> How deep was the snow?
> Did you notice other vehicles in ditches and having problems on the road surface?
> Was there ice on the surface under the snow?
> Were you ascending or descending a steep hill?
I ask these questions because I am now on my second 4Runner. My first, a 2002 SR5 was a V6 4WD, my current is a 2004 V8 AWD. My 2002 has been driven in many snow storms, the worst in depth was 26". And I have driven this in all conditions including ice, I have never had a problem, the VSC (vehicle skid control) saved me once on ice from going off the road. Driving in snow I have never had a problem. My new 2004 AWD was out last week in 8" of snow with some ice. That AWD system is outstanding, worked flawlessly. No problems at all.
If you are an experienced driver in snow and ice conditions, even a rear wheel drive 4Runner will do fine if driven carefully.
I owned a rear drive Miata for eight years and occasionally drove it in snow. The only time I had problems is when there was over 6" on the road, the ground clearance on that car was less than that so it began plowing the stuff. The 4Runner has about 10" - 12" of clearance depending on which year. If I could drive a Miata in 6" snow, then I feel I could drive a 4Runner up Mt. Everest.
Maybe there is a problem with your 4Runner. All the technology with VSC, ABS, DAC, HAC may be causing something to malfunction.
Possibly someone on this forum can help you. You need to discuss this with the service department at your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. This is not a normal condition for this vehicle. At least never one that I have heard about.
So be careful, I would get this checked before driving in snow and ice.
If this was purchased on a private sale you may have a problem getting information. If so, try to contact the previous owner about its snow traction history. Unless you get an answer and solution from someone on this forum, you most likely need to take this to a Toyota dealer to be checked as to why it is having a problem.
I believe the 2000 Limited has VSC, not offered in the SR5. Is yours a SR5 or Limited, does it have 2WD or 4WD?
If this was my first 4Runner and it slid into a ditch while the other vehicles on the road were having no problems, I too would think of getting rid of it. I have never had this experience, for me this is the best tracking and performing vehicle in snow and ice that I have ever owned.
Please advise this forum what you find out. Hope you are able to find out why you are having this problem.
Good Luck!
How much tread is left on the tires?
Putting it in standard 4WD, it should be very sure-footed.
Maybe it was my tires I don't know. But I never felt that confident in that truck on slick paved roads.
Anyone have this same problem? Solution?
Thanks
Good advice -- Toyota Corporate said they'll forward my question ("What can cause 4WD-only and flashing indicator lights besides bad transfer case motor...").
I hope they have some inexpensive possibilities to share. The dealer is very apologetic and seems cooperative so far ("Mea culpa...") so my fingers are crossed.
Still, if anyone here is knowledgable about 4Runners and has any ideas, I'd love to hear from you...
And are you sure it wasn't a turtle in the door panel that went into hibernation? Anyone else remember that old Detroit urban legend?
Steve, Host
It doesn't rattle when the roof window is open or tilted up. It rattles while driving or sitting at a light and is very annoying.
Thanks, gobutler
I saw separate thread indicating problems, but there were only two messages posted. I'm considering 4Runner vs Mitsu Endeavour (no traction control available). TIA...
My wife is a nurse and has to get to work on snow days. I got her to work in about 2 feet of snow in our sub-division. Some of the more major roads had been plowed down to 6 inches or so, with big plowed up mounds of snow at intersections. I had no trouble getting my wife to the hospital.
I learned to drive in the snow having learned to drive in Chicago back when all cars were big old RWD sedans. I got my driver's license in 1961.
Change the 3.4L timing belt every 90K according to Toyota. Evidently, some last longer than that.