Recent content by gigem891

You got that right, AntleredRuin. If I had to choose between having access to internet search and pages, or mobile telephones, I would have to value the internet more. Heck, I’d pick home/car air conditioning over cell phones, but that’s a different thread. And the internet election may even be...

Okay.... I had this great post that wouldn’t post after long delay so it disappeared. In a nutshell: I have to thank, and do appreciate all that we all share to help one another save thousands of dollars each with our own repairs, from all the knowledge and videos shared on this forum. It...

I’m at 278K on my 2001 Limited with bulletproof engine and tranny. No complaints.

And to think I always complained about the ‘stiff’ ride and such.... That goes away too, soon enough ;-)

Wife’s 4Runner developed a ‘clanking’, thin-metallic bell kinda noise a few months ago from under vehicle. I climbed under there and couldn’t see anything loose. Admittedly, I’m not the brightest star in our galaxy. Then about a month ago, the ABS and Brake dash lights came on. Okay, so no...

My TRAC/VSC issue resolved Wife’s 2001 Limited 2wd, 253k mi. now, has had regular TRAC/VSC Engine lights on issue for past couple of years. Pretty much just cleared codes with code reader from time-to-time, but they always came back within a day or two. Just returned from an out of state trip...

Jumped the clutch wire and clutch engages just fine. Remaining bit of severed clutch wire too short to splice any kind of way @ 1" long due to close quarters in there. Tried and failed, so will now plan on replacing clutch assembly on mounted compressor. Need write-up, but would imagine removing...

Ok, it came to me waking up this morning that maybe I'd have better access if I removed the air intake box. Duh. And voila! Clip removed, tested positive for 12v going to it. Further examination revealed positive wire from clip to clutch was severed about an inch from where it attaches to...

Again, please 'spell it out', as if you are talking to a newbie. I have tried many times, but the close quarters, and cramped hands-issue is very difficult. I must be missing something. Thank you!

Please let me know the best way to access/detach the pigtail clip on the compressor for my 2001, 2wd, 3.4L Limited Runner, with all assemblies( belts, etc.), installed. I am having a VERY difficult time unhooking this clip which is attached to the top of the compressor, to test it properly. AC...

I located the relay connector, just behind the flat 'bar' as suggested. With car running, A/C on, and connector attached to relay, I am getting 12v from 2 of the wires from the pigtail clip, leading me to believe that the relay is receiving power, and activating to send power along to the...

Thank you both very much :-)

Hello fellow 4Runners, My 2001 4Runner Limited, 2WD, 3.4L, is not blowing cold air, and the A/C clutch is not engaging. I'm trying to determine if either compressor or clutch is dead. Pressure test of freon shows full charge. A/C button light on in dash, and engine RPM rises and stays up with...

Thank you! I also read about replacing sway bushings, hear a lot about urethane, but don't like idea of having to re-grease often :(

I've been needing to fix/upgrade the stock front shocks/springs in my 2001 2WD Limited for some time. She has 168K mi. I got her at 99K mi, 3.5 yrs ago. Ride was 'stiff' when we got her. Wife's car (truck). All is great but suspension. So jittery on even the smallest road bumps, I don't like to...