Haynes vs. Toyota Repair manual?
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mikes4runner
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I have the Haynes and it is fine for what most of us need it for.
and I have owned 3 Toyo trucks
and I have owned 3 Toyo trucks
ToolmanJohn
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Haynes is for older vehicles
You won't find a Haynes manual for a vehivle unless it's about 5 years or older in most cases.
I had a Haynes for a couple of my older vehicles and really they were great. Good pictures and diagrams.
I don't know how they compare to a factory manual, since I have never bought one. They are usually a couple hundred dollars, and I don't do that kind of intense work on my vehicles anymore. If I need to get to somethink and have to remove trim in the interior, I just start taking things apart.
You won't find a Haynes manual for a vehivle unless it's about 5 years or older in most cases.
I had a Haynes for a couple of my older vehicles and really they were great. Good pictures and diagrams.
I don't know how they compare to a factory manual, since I have never bought one. They are usually a couple hundred dollars, and I don't do that kind of intense work on my vehicles anymore. If I need to get to somethink and have to remove trim in the interior, I just start taking things apart.
nathannookie
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jharris2 said:
I've never found ANY manual for 2000 and newer 4Runners, other than the manuals by Toyota. Surprising...as it's such a common vehicle, and so many of us like working on them.
Maybe I'm wrong...about working on them....They could be built so well now, that they will never break down
Good Times
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Toyota manuals here from ebay vol 1 and 2 for just under 100. It's gone up abit but still way cheaper than getting it from the stealer.
vol 1 and 2 for just under 100. It's gone up abit but still way cheaper than getting it from the stealer.DougEFresh2
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the new manual is finally out!
https://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-...runner-repair-manual-rm27f0u.html#post3487002
https://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-...runner-repair-manual-rm27f0u.html#post3487002
I'd recommend another source. You can get an individual subscription to ALLDATA for one vehicle for $29 per year. It will have 90% of what's in the Toyota manual and it's in an online format. Plus it includes Technical Service Bulletins which can be very useful. It's also updated periodically if there are any changes to the manual. And you can also look up parts prices and labor times. I have a subscription for my 05 4runner and I plan to renew it every year. I find it useful when I know I have a repair or a job to do on mine. I look up the labor time to get an idea about how much work is involved in whatever I'm about to do.
Ed_C
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16 year thread bump and wrong generation :withstupid:
But since you're on topic with the right generation...
I use alldata DIY too. Their electrical wiring diagrams are copies of the OEM Toyota/Lexus service manuals. Every so often there's a special deal where the introductory subscription is $19.95, which is the usual price for extensions and additional subscriptions.
CookieRoe
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I have both. The toyota one is nice because it gives you information that the Haynes Manual doesn't, like certain wiring schematics and the like whereas the Haynes gives you general info. Like mentioned before, it (Haynes) is good for what it is, but if you want details on how to access, diagnos, see wiring diagram, pinouts, etc etc, the Toyota manual is the way to go.
mystereons41
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I was able to find a few free schematics through AutoZone as well, very helpful.
