Recent content by jakefly1

Thank you for your help! After a lot of researching I found the information and part number on Securikey+ ELVAT6B 0014-S0274 0014-S0273 History, Information and Programming Instructions . Sent multiple gulf shores dealers a request for the part but they never got back to me. Luckily there is...

Registered my new (to me) 4runner today! Got a good deal on it for my area especially because it was a 1 owner, Florida vehicle. It seems like almost everyone on craigslist is trying to flip cars nowadays or is selling the car for a "family member". The clean ones on autotrader were usually...

Help! I just purchased a 1998 4Runner with the Securikey system. I purchased it from the original owner who purchased the car in Texas then drove it home to Florida. From what I'm reading this is mostly a Texas only installed option. I was wondering if anyone knew how to get a replacement...

I wish I had the money and time to fix it up but i think shes a goner. For now I'll have to wait get a 4wd one after I graduate :cry2:

The squeaking was from the crankshaft pulley, or whatever pulley is connected to the alternator. I narrowed it down because the lights would be dimmed like it wasn't rotating fast enough and then it would make a grinding sound when the rpms went up and the lights would get bright again. The...

I haven't seen any oil leaking recently and my temp seems to be at the same normal level as always. The coolant rarely needs refilling and I've been checking it pretty often. The only thing I usually see leaking from the car is the condensation from the a/c unit, which I assume is that because...

Sorry, I have another question. In the video I'm attaching, it looks like the bottom of the engine block is wet, near the water pump. Is this a leak or is it supposed to look like that? The sound has gotten noticeably louder the past day since i returned from my trip. Would a faulty water...

Hi, I'm having a similar sound with my 1998 4 cylinder 4runner. It has 291k miles and has been running like a champ for the 14 years my family has owned the car. I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on what it could be? Its been going on for a while and I just got back from a 500...