Recent content by JPierce

Check engine light is on and so is vsac off and another vsac light. Transmission place couldn’t replicate the issue and said they had solinoid error codes but it was circuit error codes. They cleared codes and couldn’t get problem to replicate either. Weird stuff.

It is a V8

Noticed lately some rough shifting when I just start accelerating or when it hits 45 the Rpms just rev high like it won’t shift gears. I’m guessing transmission issue? I’ve got it in the local shop now but how screwed am I price wise with transmission? Any of you replaced one on 03 sport...

Hey all. So this morning I had a mishap with my car and dented/cracked the Rear Passenger Side Bumper Extension Outer. I am looking around at trying to buy the part, but can't seem to figure out if the sport edition was painted, or just molded grey plastic. The parts on RockAuto seem to be...

Okay all so in reading this thread it seems the consensus is to replace the XREAS system instead of trying to repair it. so question is this.. 2003 4Runner, Sport Edition, 73k on it... I want it to remain stock height.. what should I buy in terms of shocks/struts, etc. to keep it at stock...

So I had my car in Merchants this weekend for emissions and safety inspection and they said my rear shocks were leaking and they wanted to replace them with KYB, but didn't mention anything about the XREAS system. I am guessing they are not familiar with it and just wanted to change out my...

Hey all, 2003 4Runner v8 edition here, 70k on her. Need to change my serpentine belt as it is appearing like its cracking I guess, per the dealer. Never done this myself, and although I've read people say its easy, anyone in the Northern VA area that could show me how to do this, hands on...