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-Tighten nuts & bolts on Chassis
-Re-torque propeller shaft bolt
-Replace front difference oil (4WD)
-Replace Engine Air filter
-Replace rear difference oil
-Replace transfer case oil (4WD)
-Lubricate propeller shaft (4WD)
-Oil Change
-Replace spark plugs
-Rotate Tires
Then the inspect the following: exhaust pipes and mountings, drive shaft boots (4WD), Steering linkage and boots, stering gear box, ball joins and dust covers, brake lines and hoses, fuel tank cap gasket, Automatic transmission fluid, brake linings/discs and brake pads/discs, fuel lines/connections/tank band, etc, inspect radiator, condenser and/or intercooler and engine coolant.
I also told him I want them to wash my car. (even though it is snowing here).
Thank you for any advice you can give.
The dealership told me that it could be the control module that costs about $900, or a defective relay that would be in the vicinty of $200-$300.
We have elected to let it ride as is since we don't need defrost function to much in the South.
PS. You don't have to have a dealer do the service; a qualified independant shop can also do the work.
Regards, DQ
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-Josh
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On my 95k mile 2000 4Runner, all my doors rattle and squeak against the frame of the truck when hitting minor bumps. Sometimes it sounds like the rubber stripping is squeaking as the door vibrates, but other times, especially in the rear hatch, it sounds like a metal on metal grinding banging noise when hitting bumps. I've adjusted the striker plates on the front two doors to no avail. Since that didn't fix the problem, I didn't try it on the other doors. All the rubber stops are in place (some had to be replaced). The rattles seem to be reduced in really warm weather and magnify in really cold weather. I have been chasing this problem since I bought the truck two years ago. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. As far as I know, the truck hasn't been off road other than mountain forest service roads, and the previous owners definitely didn't rally the truck. I also know that the origin of the rattles isn't inside the door panels since I have dismantled them and ensured tight screws and bolts all around.
My hunches:
- Doors need to be completely re adjusted (at hinges and striker plates). This is an expensive option since I don't feel comfortable adjusting the hinges myself.
- Weather stripping is of poor quality and could be replaced
Otherwise I love my truck, and it is in great shape and well maintained. But the rattles just drive me crazy!
Thanks for your help.
Oil and oil filter changes once a year.
I am looking at changing the transmission oil and cooling fluids this Spring. About 85% of the mileage is stop and go driving in an urban setting. Right now, I am experiencing low mileage and will test at the next fillup. I was wondering whether if I also should have the mechanic check the fuel injectors? If so, then is on the vehicle cleaning ok or should I go with off the vehicle cleaning. I have only used 95 octane gas. What does the toyota mechanic check when low mileage is the complaint? Should I also consider other maintenance?
I've got 130,000 on my 01 4WD 'Runner w/Sport package and it still runs like it's new aside from the censor.
My wife's 02 HL's CEL, VSC & TRAC lights came on after a wash after a car wash sometime ago. After a couple of days, the lights went out so I figured that a connection got wet and caused the lights.
Buy a pressure washer about three weeks ago, and wife decided to wash the HL with it. Lo and behold, here they are again on the dash. After two weeks, I disconnected the battery and restored. Lights went away. After a few times of driving, they are back on and the SUV cannot be inspected.
Any ideas of where a connection might be, that could cause this so I can begin to troubleshoot? (The engine compartment was not opened for the wash)
Thanks for any replies.
13 -- No IGf Signal
42 -- No IDL or NSW or A/C Signal
43 -- No Speed Sensor Signal.
Jumping out the plug for base timing doesn't work. (Same effect as not jumpering). I dont notice very much change in truck RPM when I connect the jumper either...seems a bit strange. I Know the timing is "close" because otherwise the truck would run like a real turd rather then rough, hesitate, poor gas mileage and maaad vibration at about 110km/h
Sorry, I don't know enought about these trucks to help with your issue. This is the wifes car and I mostly tinker with my vette.
I had a yellow light on the dash come on, it looks like a bottom 3/4 of a tire with an explanation point on the inside. is this a tire pressure monitor or ??
thanks!
Has anyone done this or seen it done? I've seen posts where people were able to do it with a Sequoia, but haven't come across anything on the 4Runner. My main questions are:
1. Is this possible??
2. Is the steering column/wheel prewired for this? Is it as easy as mentioned above, taking off the air bag and putting in the controls and new air bag?
Any advice is appreciated.
Any easy way to tell what other year models have a (rear) bumper that could take the place of the '95?
If you can't find a junked one, they're also available as OE replacements at various auto body parts sites on line.
Do you know what changed in 95 that makes later models different?
My first 4Runner was a 1998, then I fell under the spell of the total redesign in 2003. I'll stick with this one until the end, though. And I still feel a bit wistful when I see the early trucks on the road ....
i have the EXACT same problem with my 2004 toyota sports edition 4x4...
did you ever find a solution??
What do you think - Is it worth it. All items are original equipment.
HWaller
Any help would be appreciated.
Paul