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I had a sharp tweak of interest when I saw the turbo diesel, but then was disappointed when it turned out to be just a gasser. I bet a gasser with horrible mpg. What the market needs is more diesel engine choice for the 4X4 crowd. So far only the 2005 Liberty will be available, and that just...

I believe I had the exact same sound/problem. For me it was a suspension related noice that seemed to come from the front left (driver side) wheel area. The best I could describe the noise is a "creak" or something sounding loose that would make a sound when going over bumps at low speed...

Ok, I will bite. How do you change the text? Another question, does anyone have a good source for the XM satellite add on module? R

Guys the secret sauce here is that a Canadian gallon is also known as an Imperial gallon and does not equal a US gallon. Now that you know that, it will not surprise you that the Imperial gallon is bigger. I believe 1 Imperial gallon = 1.2 US Gallon. There you go. R

I would also stay away from Vandergriff in Arlington. They totally botched up a job replacing a passenger side rear shock absorber. Sent them an email complaining, but got no respsonse. Correct thing would have been to keep pushing, but I live 50 miles away and can't affort the time to go...

Relatively easy mod. The instructions can be found here or on yotatech. Simple plug and play. In fact, while the factory DRL uses different bulbs, I can't tell the difference in brightness when you use the non-DRL bulbs. Rick

I need to bring this thread back. I just got and installed the Scion head unit and I do like it quite a bit. However, I still don't think the sound is as good as it could be. I think the stock speakers are likely the reason. I have the base 6 speaker set up. I know to get excellent sound I...

The price of $19.99 is a typo. The store I visited had a correction notice on the door, it should be $39.99. Sorry to kill the buzz, but I don't think any of us will be getting the wicked deal we thought. Rick

Your right, my insurance I think gives a discount, though I don't know how much. Rando, I will check out what you suggest, I didn't look at the rear lights to see if they come on with the parking lights. But for $40 and 20 minutes, it is a mod I don't mind. Don't know much else with that bang...

Just put mine in tonight too. Works fine as far as I can tell. But one thing is nagging me. What is the difference between having the DRL module, and simply turning on the parking lights? Both turn on the same set of lights. I am sort of wondering what the $32 + shipping really buys you. R

Stay away from these guys. The buying experince was from the poor to low average. Typical expience, if something is wrong with the vehicle, they claim "they all do that" or "oh that sound is normal". When faced with the fact it isn't normal, there is reluctant agreement to do something. But...

So my truck came with the default setting of locking all doors when the gear selector is moved out of "Park". I don't mind that so much, but I would like it to unlock again when I put it back in "Park". The manual suggests that this can be changed by the owner by following a fairly simple...

Well, hard to say for sure, but the first thing that jumps to mind is that the front brakes are being forced to do all the work of stopping the vehicle, thereby wearing out very quickly. This could be due to: 1. The rear drum actuator cylinders could be siezed. This would mean you are not...

So fairly simple question... if I wanted to do an upgrade to the existing base system (non JBL), what speakers should I get? I plan on picking up a Scion HU to power them. Not looking for mind bending volume, just clean decent sound. Thanks, Rick

Thank you so much. For anyone wanting to program a remote for an '03 or '04, these instructions do work. I just programmed mine successfully. Rick