Recent content by 03_4R_LTD

I know this topic has been discussed before, but I wanted to get opinions on my 2003 4Runner LTD. Bought it new, has 234.4k miles, service as per manual it's entire life. Never had a report of metal in the diff fluid. All 4WD fluids were replaced at 198k miles. Since that time, I have moved...

We are moving back to the US after living in Canada. I have a 2003 4Runner LTD purchased in Canada, and will be importing it to the US. In spite of the fact that the US makes it expensive and a major PITA to do. We've imported my wife's Lexus using an auto importer, and we weren't happy with...

I checked my records and the stealership quote was actually $1,442.00 CAD, so I feel even better about it. I have 2 old units now, you are welcome to have both. I'll be down in the states in about a week, so I'll bring them down, it's stupid expensive to ship them from up here. Can we share...

This is an old thread, one of many on this topic, but thought I would relate my experience with headlight lens cleaning. I used the 3M kit about a year ago. Today, my lenses are quite cloudy again. I wasn't aware of the need for UV protection, as the kit does not come with any UV protection...

Here's an update on my situation. The used replacement unit started stiffening up on me pretty quick. I basically just drove in D all the time, afraid that forcing it down into the other gears would transition it to "floppy" mode. Then I had to do some towing - needed 4th gear. And it's...

OK, this is now a....."Never Mind". I switched the little black plastic shift release do-hickeys, and then I could move it into gear. Got 'er installed and it works pretty decent. It is a little stiff going into 4th, but otherwise works well. And the upside - got the console shined up like a...

Aha....you were correct, Vertigo, that little black piece of plastic was missing. Found it in the floor and put it back in place. But I didn't have to remove the cover, as I've removed the entire console and did not have it back together yet. Still can't get it in gear or start it - so I...

Hey TechWrench I did the same as you, found one in a junk yard for 50 bucks. I've got it bolted down, but I can't get it into gear - which I need to do to unbolt the old cable. I've plugged in two electrical connectors, one of which I think allows you to get it into gear, but still no luck...