3rd Gen FAQ, Tutorials, & Documentation Reference v2

[Tracebulldog21]

Wiring harness plug in problems for a new radio!!!

Hey guys,

I am trying to put a new radio in my 2000 SR5 and all the wiring harnesses I find for 4runners in the time have two plugs instead of just one, which is what mine has. Would anyone know where I could find a plug that would work for this so I don't have to cut it and hard wire it in.

Thank you!

(P.S. I upload a picture if the plug it has in it for the radio, hopefully it uploads)

 

[BrianSD_42]

Hi,

[MENTION=280910]Tracebulldog21[/MENTION] I'm giving you a quick answer because 1) I'm in Ireland on V and 2) this thread isn't really for answering this type of question.

I believe you can buy an adapter to go from the stock harness clip to an aftermarket deck by visiting https://www.crutchfield.com/ or calling 1-844-518-3420. They are great and phone support can get you the right adapter very quick.

If you want other answers also check out the stereo threads here on T4R. Visit the "How to Search" link/stick and type in "stereo adapter" then comment in one of those threads.

How to search ----> http://www.toyota-4runner.org/off-t...far-more-accurately-than-standard-method.html

 

[BrianSD_42]

Will add: Part number research for idiots (No offense people!)

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[GaryFromMO]

Hey guys,



I am trying to put a new radio in my 2000 SR5 and all the wiring harnesses I find for 4runners in the time have two plugs instead of just one, which is what mine has. Would anyone know where I could find a plug that would work for this so I don't have to cut it and hard wire it in.



Thank you!



(P.S. I upload a picture if the plug it has in it for the radio, hopefully it uploads)

You have to unhook the oem amp that is on that 4runner.
Once it is removed you will have the two plugs you are looking for once you unhook them from the amp.
The amp is located just below where the factory head unit is. Looks like this...

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[ptsailing]

Awesome!

 

[BenBrowning]

Thanks - question on finding certain info.

Thank you Brian for this. I use and enjoy this site and have used this to change my valve cover gaskets. Unfortunately I have everything back together...well not quite, I have two hoses, and two small wire connectors that I cannot for the life of me find where they connect too! I don't know the appropriate place to look or to post. I have the photos showing them as well.

 

[raKnizek]

FYI I Just noticed the fender flare removal link takes you to the home page instead.

 

[ceebly]

maintenance log

thought id post this in case anyone wants it.

excel maintenance sheet for 3rd gen, feel free to modify

 

[kyzersoze]

"Bundling" projects to save time/energy?

This is such a great site for a new 4Runner owner like myself. I'll be using a LOT of this information for the various repairs and upgrades/mods I have planned. First on the list is the W13 brake upgrade and I've already ordered the Power Stop kit. Here's where I need the benefit of your collective experience. Does it make sense to try and work in any other front-end projects while I have the rotors off the vehicle, either because doing so would save time or make completing the other projects easier? I'm thinking about things like ball joints, tie rod ends, misc. bushings, etc., because I was told by the mechanic who did the pre-purchase inspection that all that stuff is ready for a refresh. I'm waiting for my current tires to wear out before I install the lift kit so I can move to a bigger tire size at the same time and not feel like I'm being wasteful discarding the current tires. But I'd tackle just about anything else that makes sense. Once I have my list, I'll come back to this page, look up the appropriate guides, and get to work. I appreciate you guys/gals more than I can say and am looking forward to hearing your ideas.

 

[Bad Luck]

This is such a great site for a new 4Runner owner like myself. I'll be using a LOT of this information for the various repairs and upgrades/mods I have planned. First on the list is the W13 brake upgrade and I've already ordered the Power Stop kit. Here's where I need the benefit of your collective experience. Does it make sense to try and work in any other front-end projects while I have the rotors off the vehicle, either because doing so would save time or make completing the other projects easier? I'm thinking about things like ball joints, tie rod ends, misc. bushings, etc., because I was told by the mechanic who did the pre-purchase inspection that all that stuff is ready for a refresh. I'm waiting for my current tires to wear out before I install the lift kit so I can move to a bigger tire size at the same time and not feel like I'm being wasteful discarding the current tires. But I'd tackle just about anything else that makes sense. Once I have my list, I'll come back to this page, look up the appropriate guides, and get to work. I appreciate you guys/gals more than I can say and am looking forward to hearing your ideas.

Do the lower ball joints and lower ball joint bolts as soon as possible if you don't know when they were done last. OEM only is my recommendation.

 

[kyzersoze]

Do the lower ball joints and lower ball joint bolts as soon as possible if you don't know when they were done last. OEM only is my recommendation.

I've seen some pretty gruesome pics of catastrophic lower ball joint failures, so yeah, I'll definitely put them on the list. Thanks!

 

[scooubasteve]

Owners & Service Manuals

• 2002 Factory Service Manual (FSM Zip File) | Google Docs

:biggrin2:

[MENTION=65101]BrianSD_42[/MENTION] I can see the '00 FSM, but not the '02 and I've requested access to the 02 FSM a couple times now. Who approves those requests?

Also, has anybody combined all the pages into a single, searchable PDF? Going through page by page can be very time consuming

 

[BrianSD_42]

Hi [MENTION=677042]scooubasteve[/MENTION]

I am not the owner of the 2002 link / files. I did email the owner of the year 2000 google drive share (since google reveals his info) to ask if he can fix the link for 2002 to make it public again. But this is based on a hunch.

These links were either shared with me, or I copied them from a previous thread or sticky. I do not know the source behind the document for most of what is in this library.

- Brian

 

[blarchitect]

2002 FSM can be found here. Will require google drive access.
p/w = cardiagn.com

Copy all unzipped files into a new folder and navigate via content.htm
Its a series of individual pdf's accessed from that web page.

Someone should copy and upload elsewhere as yota are ruthless in protecting their copyright.

 

[BrianSD_42]

Thanks. Also, I just tried again and the original link for 1996 - 2002 is working now. Maybe it was a momentary fluke. Not sure.

 

[scooubasteve]

2002 FSM can be found here. Will require google drive access.
p/w = cardiagn.com

Copy all unzipped files into a new folder and navigate via content.htm
Its a series of individual pdf's accessed from that web page.

Someone should copy and upload elsewhere as yota are ruthless in protecting their copyright.

This is EXACTLY what I was looking for, thank you [MENTION=10751]blarchitect[/MENTION]!:thanks:

Thanks. Also, I just tried again and the original link for 1996 - 2002 is working now. Maybe it was a momentary fluke. Not sure.

Thanks Brian, got it all sorted:whoo:

 

[Michael0789]

Thanks. Also, I just tried again and the original link for 1996 - 2002 is working now. Maybe it was a momentary fluke. Not sure.

THANK YOU very much. I've been needing this setup with a usable TOC. It seems like it is California specific. My 99 Runner is a Federal emissions kind of guy. This makes the emission stuff different. For example, in this manual the carbon filter is in the stern aft of the fuel tank rather than in the engine space. This has follow on differences in the sensors and how they work. In the fed 99 there is no A/F Ratio sensor, which is sensor 1 bank 1 on the california cars that have two catalytic converters. Page DI 122 Has the Cal info on that sensor, which is different in the Fed truck regulations. On DI 130 the manual does specify that code as related to California regs.

I am only saying this as a heads up to other new bees who are looking for trouble shooting and tuning info. It can be fabulously interesting trying to piece together how to do the right stuff to the right truck based on forum conversations.

I am still no closer to solving my puzzle, but thanks Very VERY much for making the searchable manual available to me. I got it this morning and missed Forged in Fire all day reading and learning about my truck.

If anyone knows of a manual that's customized for Federal compliance please pass it on.

Again thank you very much. I'm sure there's a little relay or sensor or splice waiting for me to puzzle it out.

Michael sends

 

[tpierpoint]

I just noticed that the factory service manual link is not working. Can this be fixed?

2000 Factory Service Manual (FSM Zip File) | Google Docs

Thanks

 

[Dave_99H]

Accessing the Google Drive for FSM?

Hi, trying to download the ZIP file with 96-01 FSM, requested access to the Google Drive but haven't heard anything yet. Is this still available? Is there another link I should be using? Thanks!

 

[jkurto1]

404 error for me too