Recent content by jimmyw

Update Well... soaked in penetrating anything didn't work. Removing the idler pulleys and the skid plate to open up access did. My neighbor held the socket square to the bolt and I used a breaker bar from below. Still took a heck of a lot of force for that one stupid bolt. Thanks for the...

I've determined that my alternator needs replacing and I've started the job, but I hit a hurdle. I have 07 4runner that is a V6. The lower mounting bolt (left side if facing the windshield from the front of the vehicle) on my alternator is being stubborn. Everything is off the alternator...

Good advice. The battery cold crank amps were down in the low 200s, which is about a third of the original spec. The alternator was fine. I replaced the battery yesterday, and the issue had not occured again. I took multiple trips yesterday and a cold early morning trip this AM and no more...

Very interesting. I'll stop and get the battery checked at one of the local parts places. Definately worth a shot and thanks for the idea!

Long time lurked to the site....limited poster..... My 07 4runner developed an interesting quirk about a month ago. On cold days, the rear wiper comes on and cycles up and down one time when the car is started. It otherwise operates normally. On unseasonably warm days (say above 50) it...