Recent content by Steernit

Thanks for all the feedback - good stuff. Sounds like I might have to wait for the problem to get worse because I can't get the problem to occur right now - probably because I haven't been driving more than a few miles at a time. The problem so far occurs only when I drive more than 20 miles or...

OK, thanks. Starters I have minimal experience with. Wouldn't the solenoid still click with bad contacts? I've had TOYs go so many more miles without throwing a major part (this has only 90k), so I wasn't thinking in big parts yet. Out of 10 TOYs in the immediate family, all with greater...

When it happens, I can hear the correct relay clicking, I think, but the solenoid is not engaging (clicking); so that doesn't seem to point to the contacts as a problem. Because it isn't doing it consistently, I can't test with a multimeter. (Due to Murphy's law, it starts when I'm in my...

'01 SR5 I came out of the grocery store, turned the key...no cranking. All dash lights, acc, etc, come on (everything has power except for the starter). I have checked the battery, starter leads, relays, fuses. It almost seems like it's in the starter switch. But here's the weird part: If I...

follow up on tie rods Got the inner tie rods done (TOY calls them "rack ends"?). The excessive play seemed very slight to me but it WAS enough, apparently, to wear out the tires. Afterwards, it aligned fine. I COULD NOT get the outer tie rods off at the steering knuckle (the tapered stud) no...

seasonal Wait 'til main bug season is over and then test it without to see if you like it. You can always put it back on, right? Since you have to clean the bugs off the license plate, bumper and windshield, cleaning the leading edge of the hood isn't much worse except it is nice to keep the...

Over the weekend I noticed the front tires wearing funny (outer wear indicative of being Toe+) on my 3rd gen so it went onto the Hunter this morning. The tech said the inner tie rods have to be done first. 97k. ('01). My questions are: Looking through posts, it looks like this is not uncommon...

Sure enough, it didn't take long. Because it was stuck in the up position, I snagged a tree branch and snapped the antenna off. This helped expose the white plastic gear strip but I still can't tell what part is bad, or how much needs replaced.

good answer!

I was surprised to learn that my half-axles turn all the time - this is my first truck without free-wheel hubs. I gotta figure this really messes with the gas mileage. A friend suggested I convert, like, with a Warn kit. Possible? Has anybody here done it?

One reason I ask is because I started to tear into the fender liner and there are several opinions as to how best to do this. But, it did NOT just flex backwards, it started to tear and was too stiff to reach in there. Since it's going to be a bigger job than I expected, I need better info (and...

The grinding noise comes from the Abs unit, I'm assuming, because it's near the brake master. I've never driven a vehicle before that was so loud in-cab. The brakes themselves run fine with no noise but when inspected, I noticed the ring. Looks like I'll inspect the pads/rotors next, then...

'01 SR5 I think the loud grinding noise is the ABS; but is it supposed to come on when the vehicle is started and every single time I brake? It's discomforting - I've never driven a vehicle that makes that grinding sound constantly. Also, the brake pads are rubbing on the inside and outside of...

My antenna is halfway up and will not budge. Unlike all other posts I have seen online, my motor does NOT make noise. I think the relay is clicking - if it's an orange box with a black tab directly behind the center console but below the stereo, near the heat vent. Is there a common problem that...