Recent content by tcbonline

Hmm ... you've given me some ideas. I didn't realize there's an electrical component to it. I posted another thread today talking about some electrical issues I was having also, where my entire instrument cluster lights are out also. This must be all related then. I'll have to try to chase down...

I have a '97 4runner. The other day my turn signals just stopped working out of the blue. I checked the fuses on the inside panel and found that the 10 amp fuse labeled turn singals was blown. Ok easy enough... I replaced the fuse and the turn signals now work correctly. However, the problem...

The gear shift on my 1997 SR5 will not come out of park normally by pushing the button on the side like normal. It's probably necessary to give you a little background on this issue to get the full picture... A few months ago, the ignition key cylinder on my 4runner wore out and had to be...

I'm researching and preparing to tackle installing the Hella 500 driving lights on my '97. I have a couple of questions... -- Is there enough bumper depth to mount the 500s directly to the bumper? I've seen a few pictures but just want to confirm no other modifications are necessary because i...

I've got some new info on this. I took it into the dealer this morning and they said I had a bad starter that is being caused by oil leaking down from the valve cover gasket. They say I need to replace the valve cover gasket and the starter motor to the tune of over $800!! I'm thinking about...

Ok this is a bit of a long story.... but I should have mentioned I actually tried a brand new battery and even with it I got the same behavior. Basically the whole story is this... i went down to auto zone to have it tested. The guy that tested my old battery I think was a rookie that didn't...

I have a '97 4runner SR5... lately it's had trouble starting. When I turn the key I just get a "click click click" type sound. Some times it does that, other times it will start with no problems. I had the battery and alternator tested out the other day and both passed, but the problems...

Thanks guys...sounds like I need to get my brakes checked out. Ugh. And I just got over forking over a lot of dough on replacing the water pump! Joys of owning an older car I guess. Anyway, thanks for the tips.

Hi all, I'm hoping you guys can help me figure this one out. I'll try to explain it the best I can. I have a '97 4runner, 2 wheel drive. When I am backing up, I hear a squeaking noise that is rather prominent. The best I can explain it is that it's sort of a cyclical noise which increases in...

Hi all, I have a '97 SR5. A while back I visted a quick-stop oil change place and asked for new wiper blades along with the oil change. They put the new wiper blades on and then a few weeks later I noticed I was missing a piece from my rear hatch wiper. Here is what a stock rear wiper looks...

I had an aftermarket radio installed in my '97 4runner a few weeks ago and ever since then when I turn on my headlights or accessory lights, the backlight behind the A/C control panel area goes on and off intermittently. Sometimes it even comes on or off when I touch one of the A/C slider...