Recent content by KelOfTheRockies

So, it's fixed.... again.... For now.... No codes, Sparticus. That was curious too, since the stumble/bumping was so dramatic Anyway, I did some research and learned (as likely many of you know) the single-ground plug, i.e. BKR6E-11, aren't correct for this v6 and can prematurely fail...

I think next, until I hear from Mr. Toyota, I'm going to pull the spark plugs Saturday morning and check the gap, and check for damage The fix was so dramatic and complete when I put these damn things in, I can't help but think they're involved in the backsliding somehow. Update will follow —k

Yeah, that's probably the best next step. I met a guy years ago at Advance Auto who was a Toyota guy before. I kept in touch usually bug him when I need to buy tires - he finds great deals as a sideline. Worth a call, I'm sure. —k

Well F&%K!!!! The problem has returned. Every bit as bad, maybe worse. What I thought, and explained above, fixed the problem was removing NGK BKR5EGP and replacing with new NGK BKR6E-11 Started a week ago Friday with a slight bump while idling at a stop light. Over the next week or so, it...

Thanks everyone for replying. I truly appreciate your suggestions and council. I read the linked discussions in full and came away with useful knowledge. Here's the finale of the story, and the things I did in the best order I can recollect...presented for the next person with perplexing...

Thanks for the reply, Spartacus. Plugs are new about 8,000 miles ago, and I haven't looked at them. I did not replace the gasket on the IAC, although it did seem a bit thin. Idle varies from solid at 650rpm to bumpy at 500 +a-tiny-bit. Don't know about the PCV status - I did find that the...

Thanks, Brillo. I got the coils from a relatively low-mileage 2000 4runner at a salvage yard. Wires are ACDelco I got from Rock Auto. I have another set of wires from the salvage trip, and a couple of extra coils. I suppose I could try those, except the codes I'm getting now are P0171 which...

Truck: 2000 4Runner Ltd 3.4L V6 250,000 miles. Located Rocky Mtns (6000 ft ASL) It's been fine, but a couple of months ago, I started getting some engine hesitation getting off the line. Acceleration at cruise speed (of any range) is great. From a still, like stop sign or red light, the...

2000 Limited 240,000 miles Still having brake troubles after replacing a lot of stuff. I don't feel bad about the parts, because they were old and it's better having new on something critical as brakes. Here's what's new Tundra rotor/caliper upgrade (5,000mi ago) Recent stuff: New rear...

that's a great suggestion. I have several Toyota coils I grabbed a while back at salvage, but I can't find where I put them, so I broke down and spent the money. Soon as I find them, I'll follow your advice THX —K

Yes, the CEL was flashing while I was at highway cruising speed - no acceleration. After about a minute or so, the light went out, but the truck ran smooth and normal throughout. Don't know age, but they wires and boots look fine. What I meant was that my code-reader(Foxwell N630) had no...

Happy Saturday, Everyone! So, I searched threads first, like a good boy. Didn't find much help beyond what I've already done. Here's the story: 2000 Limited 240,000 miles Been running great until about a month ago. I started getting very rough engine on acceleration. If I barely press...

I wondered about that. There is a controller-looking box inside the hatch door, to which one end of the burned harness attaches, and I was afraid it may have been damaged by the short and resultant astronomical currents. I was hopeful that, because the window, wiper and brake light work, the...

I did search and read, but my problem has elements of several other complaints plus a callback to my thread about burning up the rear hatch cable harness. Truck is 2000 Ltd with 238,000 miles So, to recap, a couple of weeks ago while driving home at night, I smelled strong burning wire...

Thank you, everyone! I really appreciate the information and clarifications. Good to know that the '99 and later cable will work. I learned how pull the pins out of the connectors, so I am disassembling the good '98 cable and will splice in lengths out to the pin, so that all the splices will...