Dead horse beating time

[josh3rd]

[MENTION=333854]josh3rd[/MENTION]

if you want a keyfob?

I also have a 2000 lim and I can tell you about the locks, and I can tell you why they have not been fixed.

for a keyfob to work all the door lock actuators must work, if any of them are faulty no keyfob.

I'm going to guess based on your description that the drivers side block is messed up. it's not a cheap part and it's a pain to replace but it's not impossible to do it. The reason this happens is because toyota put the relays for the door locks inside the drivers side block assembly.

this thing right here in this post.
https://www.toyota-4runner.org/2851271-post15.html

if I remember correctly all the locks will unlock but not locks and that is what your describing. I'm guessing all your door lock actuators are working, I had to replace one of mine and just hope and pray that all of your are working. they suck to replace.

anyways... replace that block assembly and your locks will function again... and if your lucky you can then program a keyfob.

edit: if your up for a pick n pull parts run... you can try a salvage block assembly. risky but way cheaper than new.

thanks for the info brother. It's just a PITA to make sure that every door is physically locked but it doesn't matter because I have no way to lock my lift door or whatever its called, lift gate? LOL!

 

[josh3rd]

Locks - the rear hatch lock cylinder can fall into the truck if the tabs break on the license plate garnish. You will have to remove the interior trim panel to get in there to see what's wrong. Can you roll the rear window up/down with the switch on the dash?

Radio - probably time to upgrade to a newer radio anyway, eh?

Fog lights - OEM fogs fit in the small round holes right next to the turn signals on the front bumper. Look under there from behind to see what may or may not be there.

Brakes - if the previous owner was hard on the brakes and used cheap parts, they would be getting brake pulsations quickly after each replacement... Using good quality parts (pads, mainly) and being careful with the brakes should keep that from happening too much to you. Only upgrade if you feel the need...

-Charlie

Good info Charlie. Yeah, time for an upgrade radio. Brakes: I just been reading about them and with the previous owners maintenance records of replacing em a lot well I got a nervous bug and contemplating the upgrade. Fog Lights: Well the 2 holes you mentioned, they're empty, lol so I guess no fog lights. And as for the rear door lock, well i'm going to take it apart tomorrow. Thanks again charlie

 

[josh3rd]

He's talking about the adjusters for the rear shoes...they rust tight if not lubed or adjusted often...I adjust mine by jacking up both wheels with the parking brake off...then use a small flat screwdriver going in on the adjuster and spin the wheel until I feel it get tight then back off a few...after I do both sides I'll hit the parking brake a few times and check how tight the wheels are to spin...really shouldn't have any resistance.

wwrd99, can you please explain this just one more time, lol.

 

[westdiablo]

If it is eating front rotors, then look at the rear brakes first. They are likely out of adjustment. Too many people installing Tundra brakes as a bandaid to the actual problem.

Yup. I got an 02 Sport Edition recently. Front brakes shuddered a bit. E brake pulled straight up with no bite. Hmm.

Pulled the rear wheels and drums. As I suspected, "self adjusting" rear brakes -- aren't. The star adjusters were still seated like they came from the factory. Zero threads turned out. Seen it a thousand times (I used to own a brake shop).

Adjusted the damn things. E-brake now bites hard. Front brakes no longer shudder.

It's amazing how well front discs work when the drums are adjusted properly.


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[T4R2014]

Yup. I got an 02 Sport Edition recently. Front brakes shuddered a bit. E brake pulled straight up with no bite. Hmm.

Pulled the rear wheels and drums. As I suspected, "self adjusting" rear brakes -- aren't. The star adjusters were still seated like they came from the factory. Zero threads turned out. Seen it a thousand times (I used to own a brake shop).

Adjusted the damn things. E-brake now bites hard. Front brakes no longer shudder.

It's amazing how well front discs work when the drums are adjusted properly.


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Yup, I realized this after warping a set of Tundra rotors. The stock brakes are very adequate when everything is in spec.

 

[WWRD99]

wwrd99, can you please explain this just one more time, lol.

Well I'm not to far from ya in York if you feel like driving out some time!! Can knock out some of your projects!!