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Thank you for your help. I've looked at the initialization procedure. Apparently, it is for the Windows (driver side and rear hatch), and sunroof. But it doesn't mention anything about rear defogger, windshield wiper and washer fluid spray. Are these problems tied to the windows? Anyway, I...

Greetings: After changing the original battery of my 2004 (October 2003) 4Runner Sport Ed due to difficulty to start in the winter with a Diehard Gold. I lost some functions. For starter, the driver side window automatic up and down; however, after several try it starts working again. Now I...

Thanks for this great link. :D

Greetings: Something hit my 04 4Runner Sport Ed. spoiler and crack it up. I am wondering if I would better replace it with an after market or a genuine Toyota part. Either way, where should I get a part at a reasonable price. Thanks in advace for your time and help.

Daibutsu, thanks for the link. Unfortunately, I just bought them at Griots Garage for almost $50 including S/H. Since they aren't expensive, I think I will also buy these as well just in case.

Thank you all for your help and entertain response. ;): sharp4runr: I browse and search the web site for "valve stem cap", "valve cap" and the result is empty. May be it is no longer available. O2sport: Thanks for the link. That might work. It's kinda expensive for 4 pieces of ABS...

Greetings: I am wondering if there are any lockable valve stem cap in the market. If so, any input is greatly appreciately. Effectively, I am sicked and tired of being stealed. I don't understand what are so special about 04 4 Runner OEM valve stem that people keep stealing them. Thanks in...

thank you all for your support and input. I finally get my dealer to replace the windshield with OEM one. Everything is cool :D

Solice, u r funny. :D I just want to do my homework in case the dealer does sneaky deal. I'd rather be safe than sorry. ;): Thanks, Pitbull, for the link. It definitely has a lot of usefull information. I flip the owner's manual page by page and still no luck. I call a couple dealer...

Thank you all for your advice and help. Pitbull: I currently looked at a Toyota eBrochure for 2005 models and can't find "water repellent" windshield. Do you thing this feature exist on 2004 Sport edition model? I also google and still no luck. Would you be kind to let me know where do you...

Greetings: I bring my 04 4Runner (bought in Nov 2003) today for VSC TRAC / VSC OFF, Eng Check light up and windshield / dashboard rattling problem for the 4th or 5th time (the tech was unable to locate the crackling noise). After test drive with a technician and start to point out what the...

Thanks, Satman, for your additional info. I know where I can find the tip. Do you use a regular metal hand saw to cut the tip?

Thank you all for your help and info. Satman: where do you get yours? Is there any brand names or models? Does yours need to be installed by a professional?

Greetings: Does anyone install an exshaust tip on your 04 4Runner? If so, are you happy with its look, quality etc? Effectively the slanted black exhaust tips doesn't match truck Titanium color. The chrome / stainless steel finish would be a better choice, don't you think? Your feedback and...

Thank you all for your advise and help. Thai: Thanks so much for the link to "long answer". It is so great and well inform. :D