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Mine did it today for the first time in a long time. I had switched my HVAC from Auto to low fan, and set the vents to defrost and floor. I heard the sound at a stop light. I cycled the HVAC through all the vent options and it went away. So it must be something loose, or maybe some actuator or...

I don't know, but mine makes the same clicking sound like that. Not all the time. At first I thought it was an animal, but it also only happens to me when car on, not off. I am guessing it's HVAC related. I also get an intermitted squeaking noise from the blower that I can get to go away by...

They’re not offering that much out of the goodness of their heart. They are offering it so you go buy a new car, and then they can still sell yours for profit, or at least break even. Toyotas are selling above MSRP now. Even if you need to spend $6k on repairs this year, it’s still cheaper than...

I just spent $2500 at local shop for manifold back exhaust (old one rusted and broke off multiple places), and new radiator (rusted and leaking). Also had oil change and other odds and ends. I will counter what everyone said and say yes it’s worth it to keep repairing. You have to consider...

Happened to me. My car is not my daily driver and after sitting for about 2 months, I started car, got battery light and light whining noise. Didn't know what was wrong until the belt was burning then broke. Replaced belt, same thing but cut the engine right away. Used breaker bar to turn the...

For what it's worth, I have a 2006 as well and just had radiator replaced. Shop charged me $350 labor plus parts. I forget what the parts were/cost. I also don't work on my car anymore. Wife, kids, house, job take all the time. Easier to drop car off and get it back working in a couple days.

2022 revival of this thread. I installed these as well and wish I would have done this years ago. The chrome tie down with ROK Straps makes the cargo shelf actually useful. What I ordered: Keeper 05649/5648 Universal Anchor Point - Pack of 2 Dog River Tools Stainless Steel Multi-Purpose Tie...

Thank you. This is exactly what happened. Replaced the battery before the trip, but earlier today I rolled down the rear window all the way and back up and then tried the rear wiper and it worked, so that explains why. That makes me feel better about the state of the alternator, but I'm thinking...

I have a 2006 V6 4Runner with 150k miles. Runs great, no really issues to complain about. It does not get driven very much since I have a company car that I drive daily, and I live in a damp area with driveway on north side of house so the car gets a lot of moisture on it. In the last month I...

Here’s a link to a post I made with an image of my lift. https://www.toyota-4runner.org/3120847-post6460.html I’m around 21” front and 24” rear center hub straight up to fender. Now that I’m giving this a critical look, I think going to .85” will actually be perfect. Running boards will be...

Follow up to this thread, I have 5100s set at 0” up front with the T1/12 springs. For anyone considering, there is a very noticeable amount of rake with this setup. I’m measuring an inch of rake on the running boards, and 3 inches on the wheel wells. The front lifted to what I expected but the...

2006 V6 4WD Sport Edition. 5100s set to 0" and Wheelers T1/T12. Goodyear Silent Armor 265/70r17 tires that are 5 years old. http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/236245-mrpinks-build-thread.html was my inspiration. X-REAS had 140k miles on it, so I needed a replacement. It took me forever...

No I did not try that. I’ve turned the screen off by pressing the power button. Are you saying holding the button down does something different? I really wish there was a complete factory reset option. I’ve tried finding the firmware because I was going to flash new firmware in it to try and get...

The only thing I can figure out is that the amp IC or some chip has burned out. I hooked my old head unit up to the new harness and it played audio, so that all works. The new head unit gets HD radio signal, pairs to Bluetooth, and shows everything normal. The last thing I did on the head unit...

Just wanted to add to this thread that I installed the PT546-00160 head unit in my 4Runner (non-JBL) and everything in the description below worked great. I always read about people getting cheap parts from other people or junk yard and I can never find stuff like that, except this time around...