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Old 07-14-2003, 05:27 PM #1
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TSB's on 2003 4runners

Thanks to bryancos on Edmunds:

Actual documents available from NHTSA site at:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/pr.../tsbsearch.cfm

2003 4Runner TSBs to date for V6:
From: http://www.alldata.com/TSB/60/036008AP.html

TSB Number Issue Date TSB Title EL008R-02 JAN 03 Keyless Entry - Transmitter Programming/Identification
BO021-02 DEC 02 Interior - Upper Console Box Removal Precautions
PG018R-02 DEC 02 Body - Power Window/Moon Roof Initialization
PG027-02 DEC 02 Steering/Suspension - Ball Joint Inspection
NV010-02 NOV 02 Interior - Front Seat Squeak/Creak Noise
NV009R-02 NOV 02 Interior - Headliner Rattles
BO017-02 SEP 02 Interior - Seat Belt Extender Availability
EG007-02 MAR 02 Valve Cover Oil Baffle - Damage Prevention

2003 4Runner TSBs to date for V8:
http://www.alldata.com/TSB/60/036008AD.html

TSB Number Issue Date TSB Title EL008R-02 JAN 03 Keyless Entry - Transmitter Programming/Identification
BO021-02 DEC 02 Interior - Upper Console Box Removal Precautions
PG018R-02 DEC 02 Body - Power Window/Moon Roof Initialization
PG027-02 DEC 02 Steering/Suspension - Ball Joint Inspection
NV010-02 NOV 02 Interior - Front Seat Squeak/Creak Noise
NV009R-02 NOV 02 Interior - Headliner Rattles
BO017-02 SEP 02 Interior - Seat Belt Extender Availability
EG007-02 MAR 02 Valve Cover Oil Baffle - Damage Prevention

Please add to this list, if needed.
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One more TSB

Here is the TSB about the "sulfur stink":

TSB EG003-03

Introduction:
Some owners of Toyota vehicles may experience a sulfur like or rotten egg odor from the exhaust system. Sulfur is a natural component of crude oil from which gasoline is refined and the amount of sulfur can be decreases through the refining process. The amount of sulfur in fuel in CA is regulated, however gasoline sold in other states can have substantially higher sulfur content. Sulfur content also varies considerably between gasoline brands and locations.

Applicable vehicles:
All models

Repair procedure:
A sulfur odor emitted from the vehicle tailpipe does not necessarily indicate that there is an issue with the engine’s condition, but is most likely directly related to the fuel. If the vehicle is exhibiting an excessive sulfur odor, the following checks should be performed:

If the MIL light is ON, check for DTCs and repair as necessary

If no trouble is found after performing the above check, recommend the customer try a different source of fuel.

Replacement of oxygen sensors, air/fuel ratio sensors or catalytic converters will not reduce the odor and therefore will not be considered warrantable.
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These are applicable to both engines:

SS003-02 (Dec 2002) Diagnostic Tester Immobilizer Functions
EL002-03 (Mar 2003) Service Maintenance Reminder Light Reset Procedure
NV001-03 (Mar 2003) Front Seat track Squeak
NV004-03 (Apr 2003) Front Seatback Upper Squeak
NV003-03 (Apr 2003) Headliner Rattles
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Another for both:

NV011-02 (Dec 2002) Rear headliner rattles



V8 only

TC001-03 (Feb 2003) A750 Transmission Solenoid Identification



Please note that not all of these are available on the NHTSA site. Not sure why.
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What's the recommended replacement part or type of serive for the front chair squeak/creak?

I've had them replace the frame twice, but to no avail. . .the lumbar support area (where the actual back rest meets the bottom of the seat) clicks whenever stress is released from it. . .so if I'm sitting, when I get out of the chair, it clicks and slides. At the light when I accelerate, it clicks. When I brake hard, it clicks. The click usually results in a slight movement. WHAT THE HELL DO THEY HAVE TO REPLACE????

Seat Railing?

ANy help guys would be great, this is getting old. . .

AND it's only on the driver's side. . .
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Does anyone know if there any recalls on 2004 years? Previous posts refer to 2003 model years.
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do you have a 2004 with same problems? If so, talk to your toyota guy about whether they actually repaired the problem. . .I thought it would be gone by 2004.
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Found new TSB 2004 models..

Make : TOYOTA Model : 4 RUNNER Year : 2004
Service Bulletin Num : 00903 Date of Bulletin: NOV 24, 2003
NHTSA Item Number: 10005250
Component: TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
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I noticed that the driver's seat appears to 'click' or move a bit when I move my weight around. I also note some play at the front of the lower cushion, that seems like play in the mechanism that move the front part of the lower cushion up and down. Dealer indicated change in entire seat may be required, but said would check with Toyota Canada. I have not heard back. Mine is a 2004 SR5
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my rattle is BACK!! I don't know, I give up. . .when I shift around, there' s a click, it's annoying, and I don't know if it's safe or not, but hey, they'll have to keep on working on it AFAIC.
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The dealer is ordering a full frame for the seat, and will replace under warranty. Will advise on the success or not!
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Unhappy Goood Luck!

Hi!

Good luck with that seat! We've been there, and done that. Our seats turned and twisted around like a ride. Much worse on winding roads and breaking. Ours began about 3400 miles into it.

Our dealer replaced BOTH front seats. Now there is a bothersome poping sound coming from the lumbar bag. The poping sound started about 3000 miles AGAIN. Noted the most when taking off from a stop... Seat sags, and pop...

If you have the airbag seats, make sure that they tuck your seat cover in correctly. They will tell you that due to the seat covers and the airbags, they can't make the covers taught. For they may not deploy. Trust me, if they don't order the new covers, they will have to. They are now doing that now for us.

As for a safety issue, I totally agree. You may want to send a complaint to the NHTSA and line up with the rest of us. Once my selling dealer felt the play in the seat, he TOTALLY agreed that there was WAY to much play. However, the other dealers we showed it to said ... "Normal."

With the amount of technology these vehicles have, you'd think that the seat would be an item that would be monitored too.

Good luck! Let us know the outcome. Also see the seat rattle section of problems...

Thanks,

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New seat covers go on tomorrow. Have to have the seats checked again for the sagging & twisting problems.

As many others have discussed, now my Sunroof rails broke. 2-3 weeks for a fix.

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My seats have been replaced
My seat covers have been replaced
My breaking system has been replaced - Dealer screw up
The window trim has been replaced three times
The sunroof mechanics have been replaced (Twice as of 04-21-04) New roof ordered & they still can't get it right. THREE TIMES FOR THE ROOF!
The belts and pullys are being replaced
The front end creaks - Normal
The rear gate motor is going out - Waiting for a fix
The rear wiper is sticking - Could not simulate
The A/C unit thuds when you turn it on in automatic status - Could not simulate
Recall on the fuel system - Did w/o question
Front end rebalanced upon delivery - OK
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The dealer is ordering a full frame for the seat, and will replace under warranty. Will advise on the success or not!
Please let me know I have the same problem. Any TSB for the 04's on this issue?
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I went to the NHTSA website as I couldn't open the link for the TSB given in the first post. Once on the website, I still can't open them. I get a screen that says I don't have access to view this. Am I doing something wrong?
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I couild see a list of TSB titles. How can I read the content of the TSB?
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