Recent content by nicolachel

Thanks everyone! Probably need to change the socket as well now as the new bulb went out again within a few mile's drive (and maybe the 3rd turn signal activation) :(

Hi All, The passenger side DRL/blinker on my 03 4runner burnt out and I can't seem to figure out a way to reach it by hand from either above or below, also didn't find any post/guide on this. Could someone help give a pointer on how to? btw. (would the driver's side be the same just in case?)...

Yeah it is actually AWD, but while that is perhaps useful to get going (i.e. when you'd otherwise stuck) or when climbing a slippery slope (when 2WD cars might go backwards), good winter tires and electronic stability control are what really prevent/help to correct a spin. Not surprised at all...

Yup, you did not read it wrong and I don't have a typo in my title either. Went in last week to get oil changed (which I've done it a couple of times at their place) and over $150 was the price quoted. Was sort of shocked and questioned about when did they hike the price by 3X cause it was...

I've seen threads about the other direction (i.e. hook factory camera into aftermarket HU) but not this, wondering if it is possible? Reason for asking is that the original camera costs north of $250 used or new which doesn't seem to be worth it. Thanks!

Had a P0031 code on my 03 V8, I searched around and found "Denso 234-9051 Air Fuel Ratio Sensor" being used by some. However, when I try to buy it on amazon, the compatibility checker says that while this sensor fits newer MYs (like a 07) it does not fit 03. So I looked up the toyota part...

Thanks guys for the help and especially Beaumont67 for such detailed info! Was able to get a dealer to do just the pads (TRD ones ordered a week ago from trdparts4u) for $150 which seems to be within reason, might not get a chance any time soon to 'bed in' though as the highways here are so...

Thanks a lot! I'll try to see if possible to talk the dealers into not doing anything into the rotor. Any shop (national chain I guess since in different state) you'd recommend?

Thanks! Just the rear ones for now as the dealer said the front ones still have 4~5mm left, should I do all 4 at the same time? The other (right) side looks similar to me and I posted a photo as well.

I actually don't have a garage or the tools and have never done anything break related before. Given that the breaks better work when I need them to I'd rather not start on such a project (and risk messing things up).

The dealership told me that there's less than 2mm left on the rear pads and I need to replace them asap. I'm trying to buy the pads myself and have a local dealer do the job but the labor cost quoted were from $280 to $330 ish (just for the labor) which seems very high. Is this kind of pricing...

Noticed that one (the passenger side one) of the long black weather strip that runs under the roof rack rail is gone while washing the car today:( Not sure when/how did it happen or how much damage has this done (was raining for a few weeks). Some Qs: 1. Is it a part that can be easily...

Thanks! pictures of 4343060061 looks a lot like the thing that is leaking grease on mine. I agree if they replace cv axle then the price could be quite reasonable but the dealer wants $400 to replace just the outer rubber boot and when they were explaining to me as of why I need to replace the...

Thanks a lot for replies. I probably won't do it myself just because of my inexperience with working with cars (never changed oil) and not wanting to mess things like this up. Sounds like $400 is a major rip off, I'll try to ask around to see if there's any reputable independent shop that can...

Found out that my 03's right hand side outer CV boot 'ripped' and is leaking grease onto the axis during oil change yesterday, dealership wanted $400+ to replace it, saying that it takes time to get the axis off:( Wondering how unreasonable is that pricing(i.e. how hard should I be looking...