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According to Toyota something made a nest under the manifold. Grrrrr. Now I have to submit a claim.

I looked but I couldn’t find any. But I can’t really see the knock sensor. I did see a chipmunk bring an oak leaf under the engine area yesterday morning just before I drove away and saw the alert. Thought it was strange. But I thought that was just a coincidence. I crawled under the engine...

Wondering if anyone has gotten a P033 error code on their 5th? I purchased mine in Dec 2020 and yesterday I got the reduced power warning, take it to the dealer cel light etc alert. When I hooked up the reader it showed a P033 error. I guess that’s the bank 2 knock sensor. Any thoughts on this...

Thats how I felt. If I donate it I get zero. If I try Vroom and they nitpick a 15 year old truck and use their findings as a means to offer me very little, well at least I got something. If I bring it to another mechanic, I'm unsure what the result will be. Will it be another unclear answer as...

No other symptoms. My mechanic tried the dye but he said he didn't find any and if it is a slow leak it can be difficult to see it as it would disappear as time passed.I also saw him try spraying the lines with soapy water and he said the lines were not leaking. He didn't mention the sniffer...

I need to sell my 2005 4runner. My plan was to sell it privately, but the problem is my AC doesn't hold a charge anymore. I had my mechanic charge the system but it only lasted a month. He said it's difficult to determine where the problem is. He added dye to the system and said he did not see...

I am looking to replace my 2021 stock ORP rims with some aftermarket rims. In speaking with my tire guy I got the following impression. Be aware of the following: • A lot of aftermarket rims are not of high quality and don't compare to the stock rims. I will notice the finish doesn't last...

5thToy, Thanks for the info. I bought the truck on 12/23/20. I guess I will call the dealership and make an appointment with the finance guy. That sucks, I was hoping to not have to go back there. They were nice and all I just don't like "returning" things as sometimes you are greeted with a...

Hi guys, I just purchased a 2021 TRD OP. My 2005 SR5 was getting tired and it was time. I thought I had all the details set before I went into the finance office but I agreed to add the Toyota Financial Services tire and wheel and the extra care platinum package. I guess I was a little rusty...

Thanks guys. The truck has been rock solid and served me well. It sucks that something like this costs so much to repair. Some little sensor they buried inside the engine. I guess I have no choice but to repair it, something I expected. But it will not happen until next week. So I will drive...

My 2005 4Runner with 137,000+ miles has just been diagnosed with a bad (faulty etc) knock sensor. The CEL, VSC OFF lights are on and that is the code it showed. Last time this happened it was my gas cap. Apparently no such luck this time. (it's also in the shop for an exhaust noise) My...

Everything is working great. I have not had any issues.

MSRP, what clear film material are you suggesting? Can you provide some links? I am a little hesitant to add anything to the new lens. I'm not sure how confident I am at applying something and doing it well so it's not noticeable. Especially on a clear application like a lens where any faults...

Well you may be correct. I guess I thought my originals were glass. I just went outside and they don't seem to be glass. When I went to partznet I saw they listed 2 assemblies. One said composite and the other did not. I figured I ordered the wrong ones. I don't know what composite is referring...

I just purchased OEM headlamps to replace my faded ones. I went OEM because I read about the problems often happening to non OEM versions. I just took a look at the new OEM ones and they have what feels like plastic lenses. They don't feel like glass unless I am losing it. Can anyone shed...