Recent content by RayRunner

My 2005 4Runner recently left me on the side of the highway: stone cold dead battery due to mouse damage to control wiring at the fuse box major harness! I had no battery warning light as that circuit was part of the meal. Honda offers a rodent deterrent tape very similar to conventional...

I have in fact had recent success on Ebay sourcing a 140 amp alternator fuse (bolt in) for my 2005 Gen 4 4runner. The key there is contacting the seller to insure the part is OEM Toyota as advertised. Ebay has recourse to fraud and the sellers live and die by ratings. That said, I much prefer...

RayRunner here, new(ish) member, few posts. This morning I located on the site a list of resources for factory technical information, manuals, tutorials, etc. For some reason I can not find that section again, despite 20 minutes of searching. Any help is most appreciated. I will keep looking...

140 amp fuse There is now some good information on YouTube on how to properly (and improperly!) replace this 140 amp alternator fuse. I will post a few photos when I qualify to post. This job took me a few hours including time to research the process and then stumble around learning about...

OBD-II introductory information You may find this information useful in getting to know your new OBD-II scan tool: I am a DIY guy who just invested in an Innova 5160rs tool and "Haynes Techbook OBD-II & Electronic Engine Management Systems", their publication #1026. The Innova 5160rs "CarScan...

Electrical troubleshooting done correctly For some excellent information on logical automotive electrical troubleshooting using diagnostic tools and wiring diagrams have a look at ADVANCED LEVEL AUTO - YouTube This guy (Erik) is an excellent teacher, and a real professional.

Wiring information: Toyota factory wiring manual This has been very helpful in troubleshooting electrical issue on my 2005 4Runner: "Toyota Electrical Wiring Diagram 2005 Model" Pub. No. EWD615U This is from Toyota Motor Corp and is well worth the price. Add a good digital multi meter (Fluke...

140 amp fuse replacement dkyleb: Good explanation. A mouse visited my engine compartment and gnawed through 5 of the #22 control wires. I broke the clear cover on my 140 amp fuse trying to get it out with pliers, not knowing it was bolted in! I will post a few photos of my process when I...