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Clanking sound and slight curve noise 2003 4Runner So this clanking noise seems to be going on for a while and changing the shocks, struts, and tires never seemed to improve this issue. The shocks and struts had to be replaced anyway (they were leaking) and the tires were almost worn out. To...

Clanking sound and slight curve noise on 2003 4Runner V6 So I have this 2003 4runner sport v6 and trying to find out why its making 2 types of noises that seem to come from the front end. The first type of noise happens when i turn the steering wheel slightly to the right and im driving more...

so far i have been driving with these lights on and haven't had any problems. Love drifting my 4runner.

It turns out my mechanic had to replace 3 belt idler pulleys, 1 belt tensioner pulley, and the serpentine belt. Here's what it sounds like now: <iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/K_sKbSsSVlM" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

Which belt could it be? Is it something a mechanic would charge a lot to fix?

So lately i've been getting a certain squealing sound when I start the engine. It lasts about a couple of seconds then the noise winds down. It always happens on cold starts but also sometimes on warm starts. I recently had the radiator flush done. Here's a Youtube video of the sound: <iframe...

Great Forum! Thanks for the reply Jeff. Yeah i haven't felt any difference in driving my 2WD 4Runner since this happened. It's great to know i can still pass inspection with this issue. I wonder if there's a difference in mpg without the traction control? :)

VSC TRAC and TRAC OFF Continue to Stay On, 2003 4Runner V6 4.0 Sport Edition So far I've driven a little more than 40 miles and check engine light is still off but the vsc trac and trac off lights still turn on. I was just wondering if anyone knew how removing the battery terminals and putting...

So today I had the negative battery cable repaired using a Lynx O.E/Battery Cable. After putting the battery back in, the check engine light, VSC TRAC, and TRAC OFF lights turned on and stayed on. These lights never turned on before I messed with the battery. When i put the key into the...