Recent content by hkstair

Yup I found out they didn't use ,so I started checking with extra replacement fuse and found the blown one! Grandpa taught me that one with my first Scout. Will check into a kill switch. Happy camper here, truck purring now :bluejump::bluejump: Local locksmith wants $150 for new ignition...

Keys not chipped on SR5/ theft protection? So found out all SR5 4runners at least 3rd gen Do NOT have transponder keys. Only Limiteds in these years have transponder in key. Rechecked fuses and my starting problem was blown ignition fuse. My guy first missed it didn't look blown... I guess...

Recovered 2001 4runner No transponder key, VS3200 plus alarm issues no start Darn I don't have transponder in key so I think this rules out reprogramming key and ECM or not??? I know thieves put in a new battery in July so only got a free ride for a month and 3,500 miles,doesn't look as it...

Bugga no luck! New master key still doesn't start. Got master key cut at dealer funny how today with VIN look-up they couldn't tell me whether I have a chip in key or not at the parts desk. Service dept said I didn't have chip in key 2 days ago. Today the parts guy said one of my keys I had was...

When I took keys to dealer the service mgr said my key didn't have chip...so maybe it is an option I was told only Lmt had them my year... Once I go to dealer on Monday with VIN and registration and order one Ill let you know...hope its just needs a new master key cut!!! My dealership is under...

When I took keys to dealer the service mgr said my key didn't have chip...so maybe it is an option I was told only Lmt had them my year... Once I go to dealer on Monday with VIN and registration and order one Ill let you know...hope its just needs a new master key cut!!! My dealership is under...

Lost Master key on 2001 4Runner SR5 V6 3.4 I think the key is the issue just read other thread if I don't have master key I can't unlock glove box, which is exactly the case! I read that Toyota USA will replace master key and reset ECM one time if all masters lost on my year of vehicle. I...

One more question if anti-theft wires were cut,(I didn't see any cut under hood or in fuse box under steering wheel) would the alarm act the way it did the first time when I put in key the alarm went off. The alarm now works OK -door opens with key or remote, however when I turn on alarm with...

OK we tried checking fuel pump as we didn't hear it working through passenger floorboard but couldn't reach to test. My guy's dad is old school mechanic doesn't do computers, and I know just enough to know that I don't know much about cars...blind leading blind, whats the best way to check the...

Thanks, will check timing belt and distributor again first look was OK. Could it be the ECM seems like it must be electrical if I dont have either spark or fuel? Having buddy with volt tester over tomorrow...no check engine light... but VSC TRAC and VSC ON lights come on and dont go off. Hate...

Please help 2001 V6 3.4 auto 4x4 wont start!! Truck was stolen and just recovered by cops after 6 months, but it won't start... When I picked up car I didn't have fob so I opened with key. The alarm went off and I put the key in the ignition and turned of alarm. Tried to start just heard...