Recent content by 4x4Homer

The alternator is most likely an original part. Its been tested by the dealer as good and I haven't had any other electrical issues.

I do not have a remote starter installed nor any aftermarket devices such as a car alarm.

So I started experimenting a really odd issue that I'm hoping someone can help me narrow down, because since the problem is completely random and unpredictable, I can't get my dealership to fix it since I can't repro the issue. I have a first production run 2003 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V6 4x4 (built...

Honestly, I just drop mine 45 degrees into my cup holder.

Take a look at this: https://www.protoolreviews.com/tools/power/cordless/vacuums/milwaukee-m18-cordless-vacuum/1067/

I can't seem to find the diagram for it. Can someone confirm that there are two upstream and two downstream (for a total of four) O2 sensors on a 2003 SR5 w/ 4L V6?

Thank you SO MUCH for taking the time to take all of those pictures. I've been trying to better understand the different components of my front suspension and this clears up so many questions I had in my head.

Keep in mind that the last production year of a particular generation will tend to be the most reliable and that the first production year will tend to be the least. Reason being that the manufacturer applies fixes that it learns through servicing and warranting each of the previous model years...

Bearings possibly?

There are 5 different bulbs:

Take a look at this post: http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/91953-sound-deadening-new-audio-setup.html

(Nevermind, I got this mixed up with another post.)

An easy way to check what kind of leak, soak up the liquid with a white scott towel. What color is it? What does it smell like? Most fluids have distinct colors and smells that make it pretty easy to narrow down.

The only thing I can say is shop around. You'll be glad you did. Take an hour, call as many glass shops as you can tolerate to call, write down their price, and at the end choose from the top lowest priced by reputation. I just changed mine last week and the first place I checked quoted me $590...

Run the engine cold to warm on idle in your driveway for a good half hour using something like this attached and full, any air bubble should work themselves out : https://www.amazon.com/Lisle-24680-Spill-Free-Funnel/dp/B00A6AS6LY