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I have a 2008 LE. About 2 weeks ago my CEL and VSC lights came on. I pulled the battery for 5 minutes and they stayed out a few days but came back on. A friend of mine has a scanner and then said my gas cap was loose. Tightened it and again lights were out. A few days ago it started snowing...

What type of cable is used to connect an Ipod to the aux connector in the center console? Steve

Well I knoiw it doesn't sound like much but I do 500 miles a week at a minimum and the gas is only going up.

Thanks for the advice. Probably better sound with the JBL anyway.

Seems like I have to build with a v8 to get the option of the NAV.

I am looking to get a 2008 Limited v6. I was told by one dealer that they do not come with NAV. Only v8s do. Is this true? Would it be worth going aftermarket for the NAV? What's difference with the trim designations SE, etc?

Well I am thinking about getting a 2008 Limited to replace my 2003 SE.The SE had the stock HU and I replaced it with a Scion unit some years ago. However this time I am thinking about getting the JBL synthesis. Any advice on what to get. I want Ipod and XM too. Is the NAV unit worth it. How do...

brakes Well the dealer said one of the rear rotors was not as smooth as it could have been and turned it a little more. Now it does feel better. In regards to the fronts wearing quicker, I think it is true of most vehicles. Especially 4x4 since they have even more weight in the front.

Just had new rear brakes installed and rotors turned last Saturday at the dealers. Now it feels like the front are doing most of the braking. My nose dives down when applying the brakes and it lurches back at a stop. Called the dealer and "they don't understand how this could be". I know I am...

XM install Will this work on the older Scion HU? I currently have a SkyFi2 unit hooked up through a PIE adaptor. Can't get rid of the dreaded alternator whine though.

Curious to know what after market speakers you 4Runners owners have installed with a Scion HU? Was thinking the Infinity Kappas 60.7cs would ba a good choice but was told that they would need an amp. I thought with their high sensitivity (95) and being 2 ohms that they might be a good fit. Not...

ground loop isolator Well I tried using one on those from Radio Shack. It helped a little bit but I still have a distinct buzz when palying my XM. It did eliminate the alternator noise that changed with the rpm's. I have the Scion HU and a PIE adaptor. Tried a "Monster" cable from adaptor to...

What HU are you using? I

I am thinking about getting a set a Infinity Kappa 60.7cs for my T4R. I have a single disc Scion HU. The new '06 Kappas have a sensitivity rating of 95 and are 2 ohms. I believe this means they are more efficient and need less power. Am I correct? I really don't want to buy an amp right now. All...

That makes sense. Not sure if I want to spring for an amp just yet. The Scion made the sound much better with the stock speakers. The MB Quart have pretty good sensitivity so hopefully they'll be an improvement. Now I just hope they will fit. Only doing the fronts right now. Thanks for your help.