New 4Runner, Problems and questions...

[deadhead]

(UPDATE) New 4Runner, Problems and items wanted...

So, just got my first Toyota. I love it. It's a '99 4Runner. I am having a problem with the fuel system though. The fuel gauge cuts out randomly. It drops to as far down as it will go and will only reset when I shut the truck off and turn it back on. When I start the truck, it works, sort of, but at some point within a few minutes, whether I'm stopped, turning , braking..whatever...the needle just drops totally down and the flashing low fuel indicator starts flashing. Even then, sometimes it will show a quarter tank, a half tank, cloe to empty regardless of how much fuel is in it. I have had the tank and the sending unit replaced, neither fixed the issue.

Any ideas?

Also, looking for a few items:
1) Gray 4Runner Floor mats
2) small round black dimpled fog light hole cap
3) gray passengers side sun visor
4) black running boards

Any good links and recomendations?

Thanks!

 

[Mark86]

Toyotaparts4u

They have the grey mats and the running boards!

Partznet

Try partznet for the other items!

 

[Thai]

First off, back in 1999, there was a recall for the fuel gauge. Your Toyota dealer should know about this. It was a common problem.

Secondly, here's a thread for all your accessories:

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/showthread.php?s=&threadid=95

Hope this helps.

 

[deadhead]

thank you

THANKS A LOT!!!!!!

 

[Thai]

I stand corrected. TSB it is.

 

[02sport]

here's a pdf of the TSB

 

[deadhead]

problem solved.

First off, thanks for the TSB...it directed me to replace the circuitry for the odom and the fuel gauge. I replaced the board and it completely solved the problem.

Note: the old board has a scorch mark, literally, where the old board had fried where the diode was that must have controlled the fuel needle accuracy. I'll post a pic of it soon enough.

Thanks again!