Recent content by delzo

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/showthread.php?threadid=8838&highlight=antenna Everything you need to know!

I can only help you with part of your problem. The motor is just doing it's thing, NOT burning out. It times out after a few seconds and it's OK; just annoying. I think if you pull the fuse or cut a wire, the radio won't work so that's a bad option. Do a search for "antenna" and there's...

Here's how to fix it This will help you get up and running. Sounds like the plastic teeth on the ribbon finally wore out.

I filled up in Fort Worth yesterday and drove around Dallas a while, then back home north of Galveston. My light is not on yet, (matter of fact it's NEVER came on, I hope it works), but I pulled in my drive with 316 miles showing,,,, and the needle is ALMOST touching the 1/4 mark. EDIT to...

There is not much you can do for a scratch, unless it's just something like a color transfer from the offending object. Any leather defect, even a scuff, can be hidden somewhat by a quality leather conditioner, but a coat of dye is the only absolute way of fixing it. And THAT is a poor choice...

I'll have to go with the increase of about 2 mph. I have a two-wheel drive '02 SR5 and the best I was getting was a disappointing 18, around town. Now I can count on 20 or a bit better. I recently drove to Missouri but the weather/wind was so bad, I went back to 18 on the highway! Most of you...

Excellent instructions. A local Houston dealer wanted $200 to fix it,,, IF it was only stripped. I bought the new mast for $52 and in an hour and a half, it was fixed. I have a 2002 SR5 with the fender flares and still had no problem accessing the antenna. I actually only had to remove 3 of...

Don't worry about vinegar hurting your stuff. I use it diluted to clean old leather holsters or knife sheaths with mold, stinky leather seats and just finished cleaning up a leather jacket I loaned to a smoker. Geez, I forgot to get it back and 4 years later it was a real mess. I ended up...

windshield When I bought my used 4Runner, the replacement windshield the previous owner installed leaked water, so I had it replaced for $242. Just last week I intercepted a rock in front of the steering wheel, but just below the top of the dash (luckily) and so I had the chip fixed...

black stuff I agree with the Mother's Back to Black is good. As someone said before,,,, a month or so is about all it'll last. I also still go back to an old classic occasionally; Turtle Wax brand Black Chrome. It doesn't last as long as Mother's but does fairly good. Whether black or gray...

true flow Hey everyone!,,,, I put about 150 miles on the 4Runner with the True Flow installed and really didn't notice much of a change except the sound of the engine was more pronounced from the very first. I took it to the dealer for the 30,000 mile service and they did their $440 worth and...

true flow Yep,,, I installed it ten minutes after I got it. I only drove about 22 miles after installation so I noticed nothing different except the sound of the engine. Geez,,,, I noticed that in the driveway! I'm an old retard,,,, uh,,,, retired guy (just 53 though) so I don't really have a...

air filter Well, I just installed the True Flow in my 02 SR5. I immediately drove it and noticed the sound of the engine is different so I must be pulling air easier. I only have 35,000 on my 2WD and only drive it occasionally, but should be seeing results before long. The filter must have...

thanks for the replies. I didn't think about the fabric softener already in the dryer. That is a good possibility. I sealed up a bunch of the towel in a plastic bag and opened it the next day and could smell "Bounce" on them. I wondered about the cabin air filter, researched it and my 2002 SR...

Anyone have an idea on why I'm getting a "haze" from my microfiber towels? I wash them only with other microfibers do not dry them with a cling free sheet of any type. I have tried 3 different glass cleaners and it is definitely the towels. The windows look great until dark and then every...