Recent content by jacktahoe

I have a 2004 4 runner . How do I remove the electrical wires from the old electrical connector that goes between the wires and the new light bulb ? My old retaining clip has the retaining mechanism between the connector and bulb broken off. Is there a tool that allows you to push in the...

I have a 2004 Limited V8 .... 250K miles Is using Tundra calipers better, more reliable ? Thanks ahead of time. Jack

2004 V8 Limited 190,000 miles I have a 2004 V8 Limited with 190,000 miles, but it has not been trouble free as my 98 was... I have had the following problems. 1. Computer for front dash go out. 2. Front drivers side wheel bearing go out. 3. AC Compressor go out. 4. Two CV Axel go out. 5...

Not the relay I changed out the relay and it still fails :( and it is 105 here today :(

My AC has been intermittent now for about 2 months. When it works it works great. Every once in a while the light blinks on the AC switch indicating something is wrong. I usually wait a few miles hit it again and it works. Last time, I had a 100 mile trip and it would not turn on at the...

I have a 2004 4Runner with a V8. It has 4WD that is engaged all the time (no 2WD mode). The first time my problem happen, I was in the grocery store. I was accelerating to get moving, and the front transmission sounded like it was racing (sounded like it was in low mode). The RP's did not...

I have a rattle in the back of my 4runner and I can not figure it out. It is a rattle with a weird sound. It happens when I go over rough roads and when I sit in the back when my wife drives, I can here it but can not locate it. it only happens when I go over bumps.... I found a missing...

What am I missing.. I own a 2004 4Runner I do not have any cracks and my dash is not sticky. Do I have to wait to get cracks before getting it replaced ? I thought the warranty was for 10 years after purchase and I am past this time frame. If I could get it replaced with a new one, I...

My front wheel bearing went out on my 2004 4Runner I was quoted 600 dollars for replacement. How hard is it to replace by yourself? Thanks

I am pretty sure I have a blown head gasket...I do not have the time right now to pull it and take it to the machine shops, and fix it... I am going to sell it locally and fully disclose the issues. I do have a 2004 4Runner with 120K miles on it too, so I will still have one to drive in the...

I have 265,000 miles on my car.... I am starting to go through radiator water at the rate of a couple of gallons per month. In the morning the other day, I notice a big white cloud coming out of the my car when I was driving for about a minute.... I think it is a head gasket leak. Today...

I have 270K Miles on my 98. runs like a top. The only negative is I get 17 mpg...

I would replace the front rotors and see if that cures it. I have had problems with warped rotors but I feel it in the steering wheel.

I get between 16.2 and 17.4 for the last 30,000 miles.... That is with the 6 cyclinder.

I had to replace the ignition key cylinder because it wore out. Would not turn. The 4runner has 262K miles, what the heck.... I took off too much when I did the work. A little solenoid that screws in. I put that back...ok... There is a little black wire, that attached to ground. Has a...