Recent content by Syr4RinNC

Hmm, im not how to narrow it down for you. The downside to these more simplistic older models is that the OBD wont tell you as much. Unfortunately, it may be trial and error. It sounds like most of the potential issues are lined up in the compressor, so that may be the starting point. I wish I...

Thinking strongly about the 6th gen - My 4r is one big problem away from being done for. I had this persistent coolant leak, that took me forever to get sorted, but seems good for now. I had a hole patched in the frame, but reportedly the rest looks solid I have this maintenance shop that...

I went with something like this as an alternative TOYOTA 4runner 4th gen window decal – BROKENstickers

Ive found that aftermarket taillights tend to be all the same. Ive bought from Rock auto, Amazon, etc. It seems like no matter where I buy them or what name they are under, I get shipped "eagle eyes" brand If youve got OEM taillights now, save the wiring. Ive found the wiring and connections...

Thanks so much

Anyone had to this recently? Mine just snapped and needs to be replaced

I guess the question is what do you use it for. If its just driving around town in the summer, seems like you like the jeep more as "fun" I think the strength of the 4runner is the do anything - road trips, reliability, off roading, mild towing etc. If youve got other vehicles for that, and its...

Yea - Im wondering if the moderators can move this to 3rd gen. I know in the 4th gen theres wiring harnesses that go into each button. I guess thats the first thing I would check. Id assume the buttons have different shaped harnesses but would be easy to check

Mine started acting up again I think this guy is right. The wiring/ electrical components in the aftermarket headlights are crap. IF you have an OEM one and have to replace it, consider swapping out the wires or save the wires at least to replace them. I replaced the wires with the wires from...

I think you'll have to take off the door interior panel and evaluate the regulator. Something may be getting caught or the regulator is seizing/ not working in going down

Im not quite sure. The belt diagram is under the hood. This video does a pretty good explanation of the pulleys and belt path. Go to 10:50 and watch. Hopefully thatll answer your questions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5Jeyw1cyS4

Agree - generally with a drain and fill youre only getting the fluid in the transmission and not in circulation and its only a portion of it - It may be more like 3-4 quarts of 11. That said, I lost a lot more of mine when the cooler hard lines rusted through and I replaced the radiator. I was...

So I had a 03 where the transmission went out at 150k. The issue though was related to the transmission cooler failing, which I believe Toyota improved in the 06 updates I just drained and filled my 08 at 165k as the hard lines from the cooler had rusted through and the fluid looked really...

It depends on the market - check facebook 4runner groups in your area, but generally I see them going for between $200-$400 per set

Yes, if its in an area of the country where you get salt and rust, using black woolwax or black fluid film is a good idea