Is the ticking noise coming from the bottom front passenger side? May be the air mix servo. Take a look at this:
Grinding/clicking under dash - air mix servo - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums
Also, see the map light fix in my previous post.
You may have already done this, but here is the "Map Light Mod" that takes care of the dome light issue. One of the best quick fixes for the 4runner!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74-kYGWf5jI
This. I found another thread which goes into detail how to replace this valve (it's called the PCV valve):
https://www.yotatech.com/f117/pcv-valve-location-swap-4th-gen-4runner-292958/
New member here, just purchased a 2004 Limited to join the club! I used the PAC RP4.2-TY11 harness recently to keep the factory JBL Synthesis amp and steering wheel controls. LOTS of wires going everywhere, especially with my radio which had a bunch of video outs. The connectors on the harness...