Recent content by trf97

Well...I can successfully say that after replacing the Stop Lamp Switch, under the brake pedal, all of the lights have not come back on. Got the part for just over $30 and took less then 2 minutes to take the old one off and put the new one back on. Hope this helps someone out later in life.

After clearing the old ones, the ones that returned were: c1223 ABS Control System Malfunction c1249 Open circuit in stop light switch circuit

Anyone???

On the wifes 2008 4Runner she has been getting the ABS?VSC/TRAC lights all flashing, normally just after pressing the brake pedal but at least within the first few minutes of driving. So, I finally got a Techstream cable/software and hooked it up, thinking all I would need to do is a ZPC. I did...

Well...here is a little update. Still to early to know if I am back to normal but I did reclean the MAF sensor. The first time I did not clean the little wires down inside the sensor, only the amber bulb. I have run seafoam through the tank and intake not too long ago. This time I disconnected...

And that's the thing...there is no CEL. If there was I would have somewhere to go. I guess I could have a sensor going bad, just not quite bad enough to code out. But, it can get expensive replacing sensors and even then there is no guarantee mileage will get back where it used to be.

So I guess the next logical thing to do is change out spark plugs? Is it really necessary to do the wires too?

All mileage has been hand calculated. I have learned that over time the optimism meter is around 2 mpg over what I am actually getting. I would say that I drive somewhat conservatively. Not that I never get on the throttle, but not very often. I used the CRC Air Mass Sensor Cleaner. All I...

WXman...if I killed the MAF wouldn't it show up with the CEL? I did clean it with the MAF cleaner that CRC has and let it fully dry. How would anyone really know if the cats are clogged? I have not done anything with the O2 sensors, but again there is no CEL. Gas should be OK. Costco seems to...

Tire pressure is normal. Did not just have them rotated. Gas type before and after is all the same, all e10 mainly from Costco. I don't think there are any frozen calipers since there is no pulling to any side with or without the brake pressed.

Vic...that doesn't explain why I had the drop though. I have actually driven 60 mph for a little over 200 miles and still got the 18.5 mpg. Before I had the drop that I am experiencing now that would have gotten me closer to 22-23 mpg driving that speed.

My wife has a 2008 4Runner with the v6. We used to get at a minimum 20+ on highway trips. Now it is close to 18 driving between 70-75. I have cleaned the MAF and TB. Changed the air filter. Ran Seafoam through a vacuum line, fuel tank. Total mileage is around 80k. I run Amsoil in everything...

So I just got a 2008 4Runner Limited for the wife a few weeks ago and have been searching the forum for lots of good info. The one things that I have not found yet is this: Is there really only one 12v outlet in the front of the 4Runner? I know that there is one in the back, but really only one...