Ebay find. Question.

sr5owner?

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Found this 2001 on Ebay. Appears to be nice but my question is when the truck is engaged in 4wd the display in the center keeps flashing. When I had my FJ it flashed for a few seconds and then stayed on, it did not keep flashing like it did in this vid. Also, the manual on my FJ said to never drive 4wd on a solid road like this guy is doing. It had to be in gravel, sand or off road. I could be wrong about that but positive it said something like that. If you do not wish to view the whole video ffwd to 8:45. Thanks!

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Are we going to have one of these threads every single day?

OP, you need read the 3rd gen buyers guide thread. If you have any more questions, you need to open a Google search bar and type "site:www.toyota-4runner.org flashing 4wd light", and read the threads it spits back at you. Then you need to search "site:www.toyota-4runner.org part-time multimode 4wd" and read the threads it spits back at you.

Then come back to this thread if you still have questions.
 
They all do that - flashing 4WD as it engages.

Mine does. Solution i found works, depress 4WD button just before a right turn, make the turn and poof the light either never blinks or if it does only for a second then it goes solid green. The more you use your 4WD and more frequently the less it will do this. There was another thread on same topic yesterday I think. Ask the seller to try this and send you new vid, just takes a minute....Good luck. Oh, i changed all my fluids, still does it, just use the 4wd regularly.
 
Between threads like this and threads about lifts & tires; I'm starting to get tired of getting on here.
 
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Then stop getting on here. The energy you wasted *****ing about my post could have been used for something constructive.

Coming from someone with 19 posts! No need to get your panties in wad over your own post. These questions are answered on a daily basis, and are showing up more and more. Just do a quick search next time, and help us keep the clutter down.
 
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Then stop getting on here. The energy you wasted *****ing about my post could have been used for something constructive.

Coming from someone with 19 posts! No need to get your panties in wad over your own post. These questions are answered on a daily basis, and are showing up more and more. Just do a quick search next time, and help us keep the clutter down.

I agree with sr5, it's very easy to not comment and move along. Is it fun reading these each day, no, but it's even easier to not open the thread. Some people need help with purchases and why not ask a forum dedicated to the specific vehicle. I made a few in my time buying a 4runner, it happens. Don't be a douche and just pass along. He does have 19 posts and probably needs help, since he is making a hefty investment and shouldn't be taken without proper research.

OP, it looks clean to me. Doesn't have much rust, but it's hard to tell if it's been painted underneath or not. I'd feel comfortable buying it, but they might be trying to fetch a hefty price as well. I'd make sure the timing belt has been done before though.
 
Scrunner12 ,glad you spoke up .as i thought there was some uncool responses. i will be truthful here as i am fairly new to this forum .i found the search engine is not all that great that members keep getting instructed back to,i mean it works but there is a ton of regurgitated bs info that you need to go thru ,some useful some not ,and at this point why not ask the question isn't that what forums are for ?also i know some of the people who have been on here get tired of seeing the same questions ,but lets face it these trucks aren't new so a lot of people have already been down the road that some are just getting to.thats it for my thoughts as i have no dog in this fight if it gets boring ,i just look elsewhere.OP good luck with your purchase.
 
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It is a forum. It's a social network place. To keep the forum alive, I'd rather see people poste and poste !!
 
Between threads like this and threads about lifts & tires; I'm starting to get tired of getting on here.

Grow up dude. So what if there maybe are frequent threads about this? If it pisses you off that bad move along and if your going to waste your time commenting on a thread, keep it constructive. Nobody likes a smart-ass commenting on their stuff when they are in need of help or answers.
 
Grow up dude. So what if there maybe are frequent threads about this? If it pisses you off that bad move along and if your going to waste your time commenting on a thread, keep it constructive. Nobody likes a smart-ass commenting on their stuff when they are in need of help or answers.

Glad to see someone else joining the band wagon! Try spreading the joy of your post to others who have expressed the same thing as myself. You can tag them as well like this [MENTION=65101]BrianSD_42[/MENTION], and [MENTION=49649]KidVermicious[/MENTION].

There are threads started daily about lift questions that have been answered numerous times. Doing a search would have pulled up this; the very first link will most likely answer all the questions that are posted everyday. You can also search for information on buying used 3rd Gen's like the first link here. These threads are put in place by very knowledgeable owners for questions like what this thread is about. Anybody can simply add a post to any of these on-going threads and get the same answers. The only difference is that we're not creating multiple threads about the same topics. I'm not trying to be a dick, but multiple moderators have also stated the same thing I'm posting. All forums have limits on content, and are restricted on the amount of space they have. Starting a new thread about something that has already been talked about takes up more space than adding to an existing thread. I understand that people have questions about purchasing a new 4runner. But, there are ways that we can work with what we already have going on this site. Take this how you choose, reply back if you want; but my opinion is not going to change.

Another thing about search, and I do it this way. Use Google, it's so much easier to find what your looking for. Between the links that come up for this site, and searching through pictures. I've been able to find 4/5 things I search for. On Google you should type in 3rd Gen 4runner followed by what you're searching for. Should look something like this.

I've benefited so much from this site, and have learned a lot. I'm always willing to lend a helping hand, and help people out with issues I've come across. I left the Pirate 4x4 for some of the exact sames reasons that we're starting to see on here. So many people jump on a forum and post where they please, not knowing that there are sections/on-going threads already in place. There is a thing called forum etiquette, and it all starts with reading through the forum rules. I'd like to stress the point that I'm not trying to be a dick, just trying to help keep the clutter down.
 
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Then stop getting on here. The energy you wasted *****ing about my post could have been used for something constructive.

And the energy you spent posting a lame question could have been spent searching for the answer instead of expecting a handout.

It's not that we don't like to help people. Most of the regulars on this board enjoy assisting others. But when posts like yours come across, it's obvious that you spent exactly zero time searching for the answer yourself and you expect to be spoonfed. Most of us get tired of spoonfeeding guys with entitlement mentalities, so you can expect to get a ration of shit like you're getting now every time you post a question with an obvious answer.

It's not that nobody likes you, or that anybody wants you to leave. Please stay, and contribute :). You can start contributing by not cluttering up the forum with the same threads that get posted at least once a week and have already been answered ad nauseum. That way we don't feel like we're wasting our time when we do answer questions, and guys who are taking the time to search don't have to wade through piles of crap to find the thread they're looking for.
 
everyone is being pretty hard on the guy. This post isn't even that much of a red flag for me.

1) grammar is well above decent
2) there is a link
3) very polite
4) I can understand the question (vs some 10,000 word post rambling on without paragraphs)

I think everyone just has a lot of pent up agression because of the 10,000 gas mileage threads out there.

That ad says "Pre-sale inspections are welcomed and encouraged." so take it to the dealer and ask them to verify 4WD works. That truck is sooooooo clean.
 
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To be fair, it's not like these posts are any more mundane than the "Look at my new-to-me stock 3rd gen!" posts. I'm glad a couple of guys spoke up in the OPs favor, even if it was a common question. Sure, you can search through all the threads to look for info but there are obviously some people who are glad to reply to these questions, and not everyone is familiar with the asanine way that you have to search the threads anyway. I hate to see name calling and snide remarks here, let's leave that to kids on Facebook. This guy is a pretty new member and some of these responses were not exactly welcoming, especially to imply he isn't allowed as much leniency simply because he only has 19 posts as opposed to thousands of posts. The only lame questions are the ones that don't get asked. It only required one person to tell him about the stickies and searching, If it's that out of line then a Mod should have moved/deleted the thread and PMed the OP as to why.

Btw, Welcome to the site, OP.
*Well apparently I should pay attention to detail, OP has been here since 2012. Oops.
 
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To be fair, it's not like these posts are any more mundane than the "Look at my new-to-me stock 3rd gen!" posts. I'm glad a couple of guys spoke up in the OPs favor, even if it was a common question. Sure, you can search through all the threads to look for info but there are obviously some people who are glad to reply to these questions, and not everyone is familiar with the asanine way that you have to search the threads anyway. I hate to see name calling and snide remarks here, let's leave that to kids on Facebook. This guy is a pretty new member and some of these responses were not exactly welcoming, especially to imply he isn't allowed as much leniency simply because he only has 19 posts as opposed to thousands of posts. The only lame questions are the ones that don't get asked. It only required one person to tell him about the stickies and searching, If it's that out of line then a Mod should have moved/deleted the thread and PMed the OP as to why.

Btw, Welcome to the site, OP.

This being said. What's hard about clicking on the 2nd thread in the 3rd Gen section? You know, the section that we're all "suppose" to read when we join.



The first two sentences are exactly what I was talking about. If members would have read this, these kind of threads wouldn't happen. That even even states you can add to it or PM the OP directly. This is to reduce "clutter" to the site. I've said nothing the Moderators haven't already told us. If someone could please tell me how my comments were out of line, I'll gladly retract what I said. Being that I only reiterated what the Moderators have said; I don't feel I was out of line.

 
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This being said. What's hard about clicking on the 2nd thread in the 3rd Gen section? You know, the section that we're all "suppose" to read when we join.



The first two sentences are exactly what I was talking about. If members would have read this, these kind of threads wouldn't happen. That even even states you can add to it or PM the OP directly. This is to reduce "clutter" to the site. I've said nothing the Moderators haven't already told us.


You're right, there's nothing hard about reading the stickies and rules. However; like I said, if this post was truly in violation of said rules then why don't we leave it to the Mods to address it in the appropriate manner, rather than to resort to any sort of condescension towards each other. It's the internet, not everyone takes it so seriously.
 
You're right, there's nothing hard about reading the stickies and rules. However; like I said, if this post was truly in violation of said rules then why don't we leave it to the Mods to address it in the appropriate manner, rather than to resort to any sort of condescension towards each other. It's the internet, not everyone takes it so seriously.

I just pointed out the said "rules" that should have been followed. I didn't name call like [MENTION=99663]Nardling[/MENTION] did, didn't tell anyone to stop getting on here like [MENTION=87936]sr5owner?[/MENTION] did ,and didn't step out of line either. I'm also not taking this seriously, but rather trying to help keep the clutter down (like I've said from the beginning). I've had threads deleted for this exact same reason, and I've learned from that. Sure, people jump in with questions, and don't read the information. That happens everyday, and usually isn't that big of a deal. I jumped the OP's case about it, and regretfully I shouldn't have (sorry sr5owner?). However, the issue with cluttering threads is still there. I've just stated the same issues that I've had my a*s chewed about. I'm really not a dick, and you could say that I was having a bad day. Basically, we can keep going at this all day, and never gain any ground. Sorry for coming across as a dick, sorry for jumping the OP's a*s about his thread, and I should have kept my comments to myself. At this point, others are fueling this fire, and I'll reply as needed.
 
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Found this 2001 on Ebay. Appears to be nice but my question is when the truck is engaged in 4wd the display in the center keeps flashing. When I had my FJ it flashed for a few seconds and then stayed on, it did not keep flashing like it did in this vid. Also, the manual on my FJ said to never drive 4wd on a solid road like this guy is doing. It had to be in gravel, sand or off road. I could be wrong about that but positive it said something like that. If you do not wish to view the whole video ffwd to 8:45. Thanks!

Toyota 4Runner Carfax Certified | eBay

265/75-16's are the largest tires that will fit on that without modifications
 
Good thing we have the internet police here to discourage every new to t4r member as possible!!! Thank God we have you here to coral everyone. What in the world would we do without you???
 

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