Recent content by Fred Ritchie

Have had truck for 4 yrs. now and do my oil changes when light comes on and stays "steady" on (mine works out at 3,000 mi. which I have checked against odometer). For the first time (and definitely less than 3K mi) the light is flashing, and then stops by itself, it has never flashed before...

My '04 SR5 maint light comes on every 3K mi. and stays on until I re-set (after oil change). Today was first time it flashed after all other lights were out & motor running and then went out. Never saw the flash signal before, just steady maint 'till re-set. Is this something different?

My '04 SR5, rear wheel drive shows same issue and it can be very dangerous. If I must pull out into traffic (ie:from driveway or side street requiring 90 degree turn while accelerating) the control kicks in and the truck feels like it is suffering a stall. It takes a few seconds, after...

Really appreciate all the input, luckily just a "loose nut behind the wheel", me. Not quite used to a vehicle that can out think me yet. Thanks again.

No need to respond, human error, mine. New bulbs were seated but not snapped into sockets, tight enough to stay in but vibration caused lost circuit. Have made sure that bulbs are solidly seated, all is working properly.

2004 SR-5, V-8 Yesterday the passenger side turn signal arrow started blinking rapidly so I replaced the bulb and all was well, I replaced bulbs on both sides (they're sold in 2 packs and both the same age). This morning when I turned on right signal, its arrow started blinking rapidly. I pulled...

Window down, window up, problem gone. Aces! Now, how about making my lumbar support work. Maybe kick a tire, turn directional on and off or maybe swing a chicken over my head!? Gotta' love these trucks!

Had my 04 SR-5 (used) going on two years, LOVE IT! Installed new rotors and pads all around when I bought it. In passed several weeks I have experienced a "clunk", sounds like from rear left but I'm not certain. Sounds like an emergency brake hanging and then releasing with a hard hit but I...

I've tried more combinations of settings (ie:fresh air on/off, AC on/off, etc etc) than I can remember and problem persisted. Did get response from Toyota USA, unfortunately not a tech but I can't imagine anyone being more clear than BlackWorksInc, thanks again. I'm thinking this is going to be...

Thanks, great idea and exactly what made logical sense to me, it just doesn't seem to work that way. Not a drivability problem, just trying to clarify intent. I feel certain their is something wrong with my system but it is, as yet, an un-solved mystery. Maybe I'm wrong, maybe I'm just expecting...

Can anyone explain exactly what purpose the "Auto" setting on the AC/Heat controls serves in the 2004 SR-5?

BlackWorksInc: Your explanations couldn't be more clear and regarding engineering design, I further agree that much makes little sense here. I regard this vehicle to be over-engineered to a degree equalled only by the late Saabs and too many Volvos. Technology is great, when it works right. I...

I have closed these doors with no improvement in def/floor split. I've tried every combination of fan speed, AC on & off, close vents using wheels and anything I could think of or may have been recommended here. When I select def/floor split, the center dash vents completely prevent airflow...

I agree, that's a big reason why I so often find myself longing for my old '69 1/2 ton Chevy pick-up. If there was a computer in that vehicle, it was on the seat next to me either coming home from the store or going to the repair man. Truck just kept running like a thief in the night. After 3...

Funny, the dealership wants between 2 - 3K to replace three servos (assuming that is in fact the problem) mostly due to labor of removing the dash. Went from dealer to my mechanic and asked for quote, Normally they allow 8 hrs labor for dash removal job and servos are about 150.00 - 175.00/ea...