Recent content by hereinhelena

osugsxr: Thank you for the link. I will have to look for the "red x" over the gps signal the next time it fails. I don't recall seeing that - meaning that either I missed it, or that the "red x" only shows up with a complete disconnect of the antenna (as in the video). My antenna is...

osugxr: I am not convinced that the problem is with the head unit. So far, my best guesses are the gps antenna, or perhaps the gps antenna connection. I also have an amateur radio installed. I suppose there is a possibility that I am getting RF into the electronics that temporarily disables it.

The navigation system on my 2017 TRD Pro worked perfectly for several years. It now works perfectly when I start it each day & seems to work for the first hour or so (e.g. it is always good when driving around our small city). It does, however, begin to drift off location after perhaps an hour...

OK - well at least I'm not the only one. I looked closer now that there is less snow. It looks like the trouble is due to the wiper pivot shafts being located in a well (for lack of a better word). Water accumulates around the pivot & immobilizes the wiper arm once it freezes. The driver's...

Thank you for the ideas - the trouble is not, however, with the washer fluid or the blades, or even the blade arms - The trouble is related to the build-up thick ice (1" thick or more) on that flat area between the hood & the windshield that completely immobilizes the wipers. The ice builds...

Front Wipers Freezing I have a 2017 TRD-Pro & have had my wiper arms freeze twice now. In both cases, it seems to be that a block of ice develops in the flat area between the hood & the windshield that then locks the arms in place. The blades & the blade arm hinges are free - it is the base...

This is interesting - My 2017 TRD Pro has the opposite "problem". The gap (near the headlight is very tight (touching) on the passenger side - tight enough that the paint is abrading (if you look really closely). It is the only body panel gap that isn't perfectly uniform. I took it to the...

I just installed a TM-D710G (Ham) radio in my 2017. I was happy how things went. I didn't have to cut anything except for the pass-through nub on the firewall boot & a wee-little bit of filing on the left-rear tail-light assembly. 1. I ran the power straight (fused #12 wire) from the battery...

So does this sound about right (From reading this thread and my Owner's Manual). For at least 2014-2017: Non-Limited Models only (e.g. SR5, Trail, TRD) 1. Stock 4-Runner spare doesn't have TPMS (this is clearly stated in my manual) 2. Older (2010-2012?) 5th gen's only have 4 TPMS slots in...

I will confirm that it is "pull harder" & pull straight back. I wriggled it a bit & that seemed to help. It was a relief once I had it out - the retainers are not the sort that will break easily or are prone to wearing out - unless if the assembly were pulled to the side, or up & down. The...

The film covers the front 4-8 inches (varies) of the hood & the front fenders to about where the fender wells flatten out on top. It isn't very noticeable - I did not notice it until you asked the question - but I was also avoiding looking at it because it was an option I didn't want. I tend...

Mine (Cement, protective film, rubber mats, remote start, roof rack bars, cargo cover, cargo tray, door edge guard) went like this: Jan-13: Walked into dealer. He said he had a cement one coming with various options (that I didn't want), he said I couldn't change anything & that they get what...

Wweinaug: I like how you have the head unit mounted above your rear-view mirror. How did you route the control cable for the head unit?

I am debating between the drilled NMO in the cab roof -vs- mounting on the factory roof rails. How did you route from the roof-rack to the "windshield gap along the firewall"? This would avoid drilling a hole in the roof. Conversely, if I drill the hole, it looks like it may be super easy to...

NMO antenna routing I am picking up a 2017 4-Runner tomorrow (bought my last one almost exactly 30-years ago) & am wondering if anyone has specifics on antenna cable routing for an NMO mount in the cab. The cab roof installation is my preference, as it has a good ground plane & is out of the...