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Fixed Turns out the switch was not connected in back. It had spontaneously separated !?! I went to put the interior fuse panel back on and reached up to feel the back of the switch with the thought that I'd replace it and I realized it wasn't connected. Weird. ...now I'm wondering what...

Hey Team, The OEM Inverter isn't working. When I press dash button, the button no longer lights up and there is no power to the hidden two-blade AC outlet in the center console. I've checked both of the fuses labeled Inverter on the in-cabin fuse block and and under-hood fuse block. They are...

Yo! I have a first generation catalytic converter shield from Talons Garage that specifically/only fits 2003 - 2009 4WD V8 models. Here's the link to their product page: Toyota 4Runner | Catalytic Converter Shield | 2003-2009 – Talons Garage *IMPORTANT NOTE* This was their first generation...

Problem solved...hopefully. Hi all, closing the loop on this thread: likely it was one of the six "open door / hood" sensors on the vehicle. I created another thread here which gives further details.

Problem...solved...? After replacing the remaining switches three weeks ago, the alarm hasn't gone off. I'm cautiously optimistic that the problem is now solved--one of those switches was bad...? It wasn't the hood switch and it wasn't the drivers door courtesy switch, since the...

Update: I replaced the remaining courtesy door switches and the back liftgate mechanism/switch on Saturday 8/5. So now all the "easy" stuff has been taken care of--the four courtesy door switches, the hood latch and the liftgate switch. I also gave the T4R a good wash, hoping to replicate the...

Yeah, I'm thinking the same thing--problem with one of the ECU's. A reputable alarm shop I went to suggested to replace all those courtesy switches first before swapping out ECU's. Hood & one door have been replaced. Three doors and the trunk to go.

Hello Internet, I have a problem: my Panic Alarm keeps going off randomly. It started about six months ago with no rhyme or reason. I have done a few things already that are documented in this thread, but I want to start a fresh one to find a solution and hopefully help others in the future...

riceandpho: thanks for the location for the door control receiver. It sounds like the headliner has to come down to access it, eh? haha--I can piggyback the sunroof fix on this project cycle, too. re: the horn -- yes, it's the "beeeeep beeeeep beeeeeep" with flashing lights that happens when...

riceandpho: regarding the aftermarket alarm, as far as I can tell it was either "Prosecurity" or "Xpresskit" based on the single photo I have of the pieces that were excised from the wiring harness by the dealership (see photo below). I haven't gone back under the kick panel to check to see if...

Hello Team, Regarding my 2009 V8 Limited: does anyone know where the "brain" that controls the Panic Alarm is located? I want to swap it out. I'm thinking it must be connected to an antenna system that is responsible for the remote lock/unlock, but where is it? I am having a very frustrating...

Hey! You know, I never did fix it 100%. I put duct tape around the sunroof on the outside, which reduced the rattling about 50%... I know, I know, I'm embarrassed that I used duct tape as my "fix". I honestly had to deal with more pressing life issues to deal with than the sunroof rattle, so...

Headliner Pix Rockstar! Thanks for posting those pix--enormously helpful.

I'm curious about your experience dropping the headliner...what it a huge pain in the rear?

I also use this Dirty Parts diode. it does boost the charging voltage a bit, but I still put my AGM battery on the Odyssey 20 amp charger every once in a while to top it off. Be aware that this diode may trigger a Charging CEL on your dashboard—it did for me, 2009 V8. This is in the Dirty...