Recent content by Spktyr

Don't know, but apparently the connectors are different. The 2002 wiring info I had was different than the 2000. If I see a 2002 in the junkyards (in cooler weather), I'll pull the gauge cluster out and see - it only takes a few minutes.

The harness connector had some congealed smoke/fumes on it, but was undamaged. IMG_7654 Checked out the wiring harness - with the instrument cluster removed, the wire read 0V as expected at both ends with a digital multimeter. IMG_7651 After eliminating the harness as the source of the...

Well, the first sign of something going wrong (other than the smell of something burning/smoldering) was the dome light flickering and going out. I've got a few decades of experience with British cars, going back to childhood. I know exactly what "I smell something burning" and "Hey, that part...

I found the source of the burning smell that wasn't going away. IMG_7591 IMG_7595 IMG_7607 IMG_7608 IMG_7615 IMG_7620

Almost all the lights (dome and instrument) in my truck were replaced years ago with LEDs - the diode function of the LEDs may be why I'm not blowing fuses despite power trying to go where it's not supposed to. Okay, so there's no switching or anything else at all on this line? I actually...

Light has been tested for all doors individually and does not come on for any of them. Remote locking has been tested for the front two doors (forgot to do the rears) and it will not lock with either front door open - it makes the long 'error' beep. I did already have that, but it looks like...

Background: My 2000 Limited V6 2WD has been doing very well in the current Texas heatwave – until last night. After running around town, I got home and upon exiting the vehicle I smelled what appeared to be burning plastic. I shut down and started checking around the vehicle with a light. I...

Sure, direct me to a junkyard where I can find those! I am looking to get some cheap upgrades for her truck out of the junkyard. Dunno if you've noticed but money is tight for a lot of people.

Strictly looking for the LED ones. The lady I'm helping out has a Limited which came with fog lights, I'm just looking to do some 'junkyard updates' for her since I have to get some parts for my own stuff at the junkyard anyway; while I'm there, might as well pick up stuff while I'm there, etc.

It seems to be the angle of the seat - he didn't notice any angle adjustment on the 2022 TRD OR that he test drove that I'm aware of. Here's what he had to say about it: (Context: He drove a Wrangler, Bronco and 4R back to back earlier this week, then wrote up his experience: ) "Why do my right...

I've been looking around to help my neighbor do some junkyard upgrades to her 5th gen. I've noticed that recent 5th Gens have LED factory fog lights - I've been searching and I've found conflicting information both here and on other sites as to when they started shipping. The information I've...

Hi there, 3rd gen owner here. I have a friend on Vancouver Island in Canada who's looking for a new offroader and the current 4Runner has hit his radar. He's been comparing it with other vehicles in the market niche and is impressed with it - except for the seats. He is long of inseam and the...

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Unfortunately at this point the radiator was no longer holding fluids for long. It had lost sealing at the top and bottom tanks and had an especially nasty crack near the lower radiator hose barb - any fluid put in would begin leaking out immediately. On the other hand, the new Toyota...

Flushing before swapping is unfortunately not a possibility with my truck at the current time. I had already been preparing to preemptively replace the radiator this month but both tanks lost containment in the parking lot last week; the vehicle won't hold pressure and will piss out most of the...