Recent content by CPA not a Mechanic

Can you guys confirm that the left front door part number is 68640-35020? I can't seem to find that left front door strap for my 2004 Forerunner V6. My bad, it looks like the left and right front door checks are the same, just flip it over depending on which door you need. It took me a while...

My local Toyo shop just told me yesterday that he and two other advisors (mechanics) have no idea of any widespread HG issue as seen in this thread. He went so far as to say that HG issues on these later models like mine are unheard of. Maybe in some late 90's models, but not these he said. He...

My local auto parts shop had the code scanner stolen? Who does that? Anyway, is there some significance to the fact that this rough idling and rough running doesn't really occur unless the car is in gear? It doesn't replicate the problem when it's in park or neutral and. The car is no longer...

2004 SR5 V6 236K miles Cylinder # - will find out this weekend Manufactured 04/04 Plant Code 8 Couldn't locate the EIN I've determined that I believe I have the HG issue. Fdbryne gave me some good advice and I'll have my local autoparts store pull the codes to confirm. All the same issues - hi...

Yes the CEL is still on. I'll take your advice and have the codes pulled. What is the long-term prognosis if it is indeed a HG rupture?

First post - really amazing website by the way. Googled "2004 Toyota forerunner running rough" and drilled down to this post. I believe I have a blown HG. I have 230K miles, bought it with 7 miles on it September 2004. Some months ago the CEL light and traction (VSC?) lights came on. Manual...