Recent content by KingZ

I hate to bring a dead thread back, but I just had this same identical problem...which took forever to diagnose. Thought it may help someone with similar issues. I had the 4r at the dealership to finally diagnose my hatch issues which were identical to the ones Toy-Man posted. It turned out...

I was working so my wife brought the truck to the dealer. He explained if the rear window is open even a millimeter the accessories like the defrost and wiper will not work. He opened the window from the dash, then closed it, and the defrost and wipers work again. Thought the problem was...

Update: Problem has developed to include a non functioning defrost, wiper, and window. I have an appt with dealership on Wednesday and will post the findings. It seems even the little issues are turning into a few hundred dollars for repair. The latest 4 months ago was a $600 charcoal...

Well, did it work? I am curious to hear if this works. My problem is a bit different, but think there is an ECU problem. I first noticed my tail gate will not open with unlocking with key remote, but will open if I press unlock button in DS door. When it won't open, the rear trigger is just...

Okay, issued solved...finally...and not happy with dealer. They diagnosed it as charcoal canister, and potentially a faulty after market gas cap. I just purchased this new gas cap from Rock Auto, but decided to buy the $25 cap from the dealer so they couldn't use that for a lame excuse if they...

Took the runner to the dealer, and they diagnosed it as the Charcoal (carbon) Cannister. They also want me to replace the aftermarket gas cap, said sometimes they can be faulty (I feel like this is bs, the lights were on with the old stock cap also). They want just over $600 installed. Problem...

Install A couple points on the install. I am a novice driveway mechanic, and had assistance from my buddy who is a mechanic. I definately think it's a two person job, but simply for the extra hands/muscle. If you read the installs it goes very smoothly...with the exception of the rear...

Very Nice, gotta love being in the hills. Also like the soundtrack...everything from Bone Thugs to Doug Stone, then back to Rick Ross.

Si, that's the part: TP14. Toytec was great to work with also. Shipped in 3 days. Overall ride quality is much improved. Brake dive and ride over bumps both minimized. It feels tighter in turns and just more solid to the road. My stock set-up had 115k miles and was getting bouncy. Even...

V6 I agree, but not if you have to buy a spare:) I still may be convinced to go bigger. Also, why did the engineers at Toyota not go 265/70 to begin with? I'm thinking there must have been some rationale. My thought right now is stock size Revo2's. It may take a lot of convincing to do...

Finally got the full FJ Cruiser suspension installed. I got it from a FJ forum member for $150 shipped. It included front and rear springs and shocks, fronts still assembled. They were from a 2008 FJ w/ 3000 miles. Even though they are just the black tokico's, there is a noticeable...

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If it's just a quick detial you need, like after a wax and it rains or bird crap, etc., Meguires Quick Detailer is also excellent. You can finish the entire car in like 5-10 minutes.

I had the same issue. I re-seated gas cap and disconnected battery - problem fixed....for a short while. Lights came back on several hundred miles later. The FINAL fix: NEW Gas Cap. New gas cap from Rock Auto...$11 shipped. Switched out gas cap, started vehicle and lights are off. Have...

I too have been told over the years to not mess with the tranny fluid unless there is an issue. My good friend with 15+ years experience as an Auto Tech said changing the fluid could stir up little bits of crud which have settled, and he actually recommends not changing. I just take his...