Recent content by TroyD

A Yakima HoldUp rack and Santa Cruz Bronson.

Wheel spacers and tint this week (sorry for terrible cell phone pics)

Point Pleasant, WV Had to run to WV for work this weekend. Stopped in Point Pleasant to see some sights and grab lunch. Mothman!!

Bought it and drove it 501 miles back home in the snow. Former 3rd gen 4runner owner, former 08 Tundra owner, former 06 Tacoma owner, finally in a 5th gen 4runner. Love it so far. Stock as a clock, 1-owner and still fresh!

Ice covered Knoxville

Found the problem and thought I’d post it in case anyone else has this problem and searches later. IBallEngineer- Thank you for all your help. One word you said was a trigger for my brain. You mentioned the ignition switch and remembered having a hard time unlocking/turning the key. I knew...

I appreciate everyone's suggestions. I went through the engine bay grounds (firewall to block / intake behind diagnostic port / driver's fender at the battery) and detached, cleaned, and reattached them. Still having the same problems. Anyone else have any ideas before I take it to a shop...

The battery measured: 12.98 volts 708 CCA at 69 degrees Starter = 11.4 volts Charging system: no load = 14.23 volts loaded = 14.16 volts ripple 25m volts I have checked the battery terminals. Pulled them cleaned them (even though no signs of corrosion) then re installed them and made sure...

Forgot to mention that the truck has 118,000 miles

So all signs point to an alternator. Everything I have previously done and delt with would make me think its an alternator; however, before I go spend $150 on a new one. I need some opinions. 1998 4x4 V6 Auto Background: About a week before the problem started, I replaced: -brake rotors...

New and first time 4runner owner. Just picked her up last weekend. 98 SR5 4x4, one owner, every service record, window sticker, etc. since the showroom floor. 113,000 miles, original everything, bone stock.