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Apologies if this is posted somewhere and I missed it, did a search and checked the FSM but couldn't find any info. In the V8 with VVT I can find the actual VVT filter available aftermarket as in the link below so it seems the engine does have one (or two I suspect), but haven't been able to...

Not sure, I'll have to ask him if he uses premium gas. Is it recommended for the 4Runner V8 too? Thought it was pretty much the same power train on both?

Thanks for the reply. The PO had the diff oil changed and we flushed the ATF a couple of months ago. As far as different programming, from the other feedback in this thread, it seems the two vehicles should be fairly equal so I suspect ours does have something going on. Just trying to figure...

Good point about the weight difference with the GX being a little heavier. Seems to reinforce my suspicions. The PO did have the timing belt replaced at about 95k. Any thoughts if improper installation could be the cause? We may do the belt on the GX in the next month or so and will be...

Thanks for the replies. Yeah every time I drive his I think wow, this car has much more "pep" than ours, which I'd describe as lumbering in comparison. No mods, in fact it came with the same Michelin's that are on the GX. The PO did have the frame replaced right before we bought it, not sure...

There are also 2 relays in the engine compartment box you should check, the ACC Cut Relay and the Starter Relay.

We bought an 05 4Runner Sport V8 with about 125k on it a little over a year ago and it's been a great truck so far. A friend has a 04 GX470, which I understand has the same drive train as the 4Runner, and every time I drive his it seems to have more zip off the line and feels more responsive...

Thanks for the reply. Will be sure to bring all the keys each time out until it happens again. Do you recall the frequency of your no start condition? Curious if it was days in between, weeks, etc. I'm hoping this one shows itself again quickly.

BTW, do you remember if you were able to reprogram the master key or was it one of the sub-keys by using the master to set the system into learn mode? The latter is all I've been able to find info on.

Great info S4TA, thanks for the reply. It's difficult enough troubleshooting an intermittent issue, illogical ones are next to impossible. Wish we'd paid attention to the immobilizer light when this happened. Next time for sure. I did a search and found the FSM instructions on how to...

Our '04 started to get progressively heavier over time. Like some others had success with above, a spray of penetrating lube on the steering shaft U joint did loosen it back up to normal turning effort. But when the issue eventually returned, it took significant effort to turn the wheel and a...

Just picked up a 2005 4Runner sport V8 with about 125k on it yesterday. Seemed to be very well maintained, by the dealer mostly, and only one owner. Taken it out about 8x so far without issue but today after shopping, went to go home and it would crank but not start. When cranking and the key...

I realize this is a old post but I came across it while searching for info on which side of our 2004 4Runner with the 1GR-FE engine was bank 2 as I had a P0156 code set. I came across this very helpful TSB from Toyota and thought it might be useful for someone else who might be looking in the...

Yes, many thanks for the solve report, very helpful!! New to this forum and happy to have found this thread as I'm having pretty much the exact same problem (except my misfire is on Cyl 2). This started about 2 years ago, lasted for a few days and stopped, came back 2-3 times since then, only...