Few newb questions

n8buddy

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Hi i have few questions on a recently purchased 1991 SR5. any feedback would be greatly appreachiated

1)Widows: All the windows work from the driver controll (rear 2 are slow), but none from other door controls work, except rear driver side wich will go down but not up. (i have checked the window lock button). Also, the tailgate window works fine from key and switch, but ocasionaly goes down by itself when i am not around(i come out to go drive and it is mysteriously down) i have read that a common problem is the ground wires, could this be the problem?

2)Randomly while driving the engine shudders (hard to explain, but almost as if the engine stalls briefly(<1sec), i see the check engine light flash, but it continues running fine after). Dealership gave no helpful advice and said i could throw hundreds of dollars trying to figure it out with no success.

3)Not a big issue, but the rear license plate light dont work(i have replaced the bulbs)(my 4runner has the rear mount spare tire that swings out)

4) power antenna will grind continuously just before it gets all the way up until motor shuts off. The mast works fine ie. greased and no kinks. also, if i pull it the rest of the way up it stays there when the motor tries to take it down

Also, i plan on buying rectangular fog light to put on either side of the front license plate, but im not sure how i should mount them.

Thanks for looking!
 
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Welcome to the club ! Literally. I can't speak to all these issues, but here's my $.02.

Your item 2 -- Engine shudder
I did throw a few hundred dollars at my similar problem. It turned out to be the fuel pump. First things to check tho are: fuel filter, spark plugs, plug wires, rotor cap and rotor button. You need to be sure alll your electricals and fuel delivery systems are operating properly before you can really trace down the problem ( if one still remains, thereafter).

Your item 3 -- license plate lights
Check the easy things first. Are all the fuses associated with that part of the system good and are all the wires well connected and not grouding in a place they aren't supposed to?

Your item 4-- power antenna staying up
The antenna is extended and retracted by a stiff nylon 'rope' (for lack of a better description) that has teeth on one side which engage the motor. It's possible that a portion of the nylon up in the mast itself, has broken off. Therefore, it extends part of the way, but doesnt retract. You can purchase a replacement for your antenna through your local Toyota dealer. I think you get a mast and rope for about $30, last I checked. There is a write up on this replacement, with pix,, in this board. Just do a little search.

Hope this helps.

Mike in AR
 

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