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Wow! I wanna thank you kacper. That suggestion saved me a big headache and probably a wad of money. I did the tail gate window suggestion and now my wiper and washer are working again. I suspect that there is a sensor/interlock associated with the tail gate window that if the window is open...

Another wiper problem I'm having the same problem with my '06 V8 4Runner. Checked the fuse that protects the rear wiper and washer but it was good. Before I tear into the wiring did you ever find out what the problem was? Or if anyone can suggest where to look I'd appreciate it. Tnx. Edit...

Tried the on/off key routine after sitting for 3 days and the car is starting normally now. However, prior to the suggestion of doing this, I had reset the ECU, so I'm not sure which, if either, corrected the problem. Time will tell if the problem is "permanently" corrected. Thanks to all for...

I'll let it sit for a few days and let you know. Thanks.

Thanks. I did that a few days ago so we will see if that helps. Right now it is starting just fine, but it hasn't sat for a few days, so I'll have to wait until it sits awhile to really check it out.

Good question. Under normal conditions, when I turn the key to the start position--say for 1-2 seconds--and release it, the engine instantly fires and away we go. When this fault occurs, the engine seems to start at the same "1-2 second" point, then dies momentarily followed within a second or...

Could be. Wonder if that would cause a stored code? Let me see if I can provide a better description of the problem. Turn the key to the spring-loaded start position, engine cranks and appears to start almost immediately, release the key, engine appears to die momentarily then "catches" and...

Thanks Preacher. I suspect the battery is the problem although I just now did another load test and it remained in the "Good" range. Eight years on a battery seems to me to be about the best you can expect. I disconnected the battery to reset the ECU so we will see if that does anything. I have...

When my 06 4Runner V8 sits for a few days and I start it, it cranks and seems to start immediately, but the engine drops out momentarily before catching and running fine. Does not do that if the engine has been run daily. Battery is the original and my first thought was that it was dying, but I...

Thanks for the reply! After posting, I remembered I had the shop manual in PDF format and in case anyone else has the same question, this is what the manual says: 10. INSPECT COMPRESSION (a) Remove the V−bank cover sub−assy. (b) Remove the air cleaner hose assy. (c) Disconnect the throttle...

In order to conduct a compression test on my '06 V8 4Runner I need to disable the ignition and fuel pump. How is that best accomplished in this vehicle? TIA! Larry