Recent content by derekp

I'm a retired 4C, Mental Health Tech. I retired 2015. Small world.

This sums up the issues of northern living. *IF* you use 4WD on the highway, watch your speed. You should drive too fast while in 4WD for several reasons. First is mechanical, second is safety. You don't want all 4 wheels getting loose at the same speed. Speaking of 4WD; FOUR WHEEL DRIVE DOESN'T...

Im was running stock 2013 SR5 rims and Goodyear ATs (the Walmart version of Duratracs the best I can tell) and was happy to get 18.5-19 mpg highway. I recently bought another set of stock 4Runner wheels and put my old stock tires on them and consistently get over 20mpg. I got 21mpg on my last 55...

I found a killer deal on newer 4Runner wheels and I put my stock tires on them. Now I have summer and winter/offroad tires.

Just wondering if there is other software folks use to monitor systems. Some folks use ScanGuage to monitor trans temp, instant MPG, etc. Having this cable opens up the possibility to monitor just about anything while driving. Maybe Techstream does all this but I haven't figured it out yet.

I used the instructions and new software from the links above and it worked. Has anyone found other software to use with the VCI cable?

My '13 SR5 is mostly stock. The only change to impact economy is stock size tires in an aggressive tread. I usually get 18.1 mpg but as the weather is warming I'm getting around 19-19.3. If the weather drops below 50*, my mileage drops to 16.5 - 17. When I was in ND, winter weather netted 12 -...

I've been fighting this for a while on my Win 8/64 machine. I also have the ebay cd and cable but have never been able to get it to work. I guess I'll try the Win10 link above and hope dor the best.

MOLLE panels I just spoke with an upholstery place today about making some MOLLE panels for the back seats. My current idea is something that will screw into seat around the border of the panel, one panel for each back seat leaving the middle armrest open. My goal is a lower cost option...

Nevermind!

I was going to post my pic but it wouldnt let me... I finally got my 4Runner in garage with my wife's car.

I was there for the storm in Feb 2010. Absolute chaos. It was a good time in my 2001 Tacoma though. Yall be careful though. All those yuppies forgot, as was already posted, that 4WD doesn't mean 4-Wheel-Stop! Also, many of those transplants have little experience in those conditions. Look what...

I want to say thanks to all yall who helped me figure this out. Here is what I've done so far: Last night, the issue of fuses was posted so I went to check. The under hood fuse box had a block of three fuses, all together, which covered the ABS/VSC and AIR PMP. I couldn't get the fuses out but...

How long should you sit still in N? I sat for over 1 minute. I followed the instructions for Type B on Page 136 but have the blinking issue. (I really miss the 4wd lever from my 2001 Tacoma, and the 2012 4Runner.) I wonder if I need to do the ECU reboot that rigtec suggested.

Thanks guys. I'm going to hit the dirt road again for testing today. Until then: I've yet to see the green A-TRAC light. Also 4-lo light blinks and beeps for me. When I noticed the lack of VSC in 4H, I was meeting someone at the local church parking lot to give them a ride home due to weather...