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A bad gas cap triggered a CEL which disabled the VSC and TRAC. New gas cap and CEL turned off. I was going to reset VSC/TRAC with a zero point calibration but it appears to handle better with them off. It seems to have quicker response when accelerating, and tracks tighter and straighter than...

That was it! New gas cap fixed the CEL.

Greetings ... Today I noticed my check engine light was on steady along with VSC lights. The 4R is in really great shape 2004, V8, SR5, 60K miles., 2nd owner. All scheduled oil, filters, and other fluid changes done regularly. Hasn't needed any maintenance work. I tried resetting the VSC...

I have a 2004 base SR5, rear wheel drive. 100% stock. 4 new Michelin all season tires. New Bilstein shocks. About 45K miles on the odometer. What can I do to increase its rain and snow handling capabilities? I understand having a vehicle that is 4WD or AWD would be the best, but this is just...

I just discovered that Coverlay makes a custom dash cover I could buy if I can't get it clean or stay clean. Anyone have experience using this? Custom Molded Interior Auto Parts

I called Toyota at the number indicated on the letter posted in the thread linked above and this expired on 5-31-2017.

If I can get it clean to where the residue and stickiness is gone, is there such a thing as a vinyl sealer?

I'm updating this tread that I started in the event someone else has the same issue. My tires had great tread life left but were 6 years old from the previous owner. I didn't suspect them because they appeared to be in like-new condition. I replaced all four with a new set of Michelin's and...

Hello everyone, I have a 2004 SR5 RWD V8 that I bought a few years ago. It now has 45,000 original miles. Everything is in good condition, no cracks anywhere, solid drivetrain and powertrain. Expertly well maintained. The only thing I've now noticed is the dashboard has some sort of film...

TPMS are for people who neglect their cars. I've been driving for 36 years with vehicles that never had TPMS and I never once had a flat tire, EVER! Can TPMS be a value for certain situations, for example someone who hauls a trailer and has a slow leak? Perhaps. But for those who are car...

I have an '04 SR5 V8 that I bought a year ago from the original owner with 35K miles. The secondary pump affects only 2005+ vehicles. I had the timing belt and water pump replaced by Toyota, obviously not due to miles but age. The original parts removed looked new and I could not see signs of...

'04 base SR5, V8, 35K miles, 100% stock. Michelin LTX M/S 2 tires. I replaced all 4 dampers due to age not millage with Bilstein and very happy. Ride is very smooth, comfortable and decent handling. My previous SUV had stiffer springs than my current 4R. Most likely similar to an fJ. Replaced...

It depends upon how loud it is and how your brakes feel. I've had my 4R for a few months now and first I didn't hear it. In my situation I had the 4R outside and would start it immediately. The 4R was running and outside so I nerver heard it due to the engine and outside noise. I park the 4R...

Late to the party but I'll add this just in case someone else making the same decision stumbles upon this.. The '03-'04 are the best I would say because 2005> the Secondary Air Injection Pump (smog pump) is prone to failure and can cost upwards of $5k to fix. Someone on here sells a bypass kits...

. Note to self: When in doubt check the owners manual. (blush) Brake System, Page 277: "You may hear a small sound in the engine compartment after the engine is started or brake pedal is depressed repeatedly. This is a pump pulsating sound of the brake system, and it is not a malfunction."...