Newly designed 3rd Gen Scangauge mount

[rightyouareken]

If you're interested in expanding your offerings, may I make a suggestion? The spot I have my SG mounted I really like, but I would love a more finished/refined product than what I whipped together.

Here's my location:

It's mounted using the two screws that hold the factory ashtray mount in place. I removed the ashtray, unscrewed the mount, cut two maybe 4"x1" strips of steel, drilled a hole at one end, bent them at maybe a 45 degree angle, put some 3M command strips (trimmed to fit) on the scangauge end, and attached them using the OEM screws. Then just stuck the SG on and ran the wire to the OBDII port. This location is great because it's super easy to run the cable from the gauge to the port, and it's easily viewable but not distracting.

I got the idea from this product:
1st Gen Tacoma Ashtray ScanGauge ll holder



– Paranoid Fabrications

I didn't go that route though because I didn't like the "bezel" look nor the silver color.

If you made something similar, but with a flat mounting plate instead of that bezel/hole mounting style, and included a hole for the rear attachment for the cable, it would be another great option for folks. I'd probably buy one too.

 

[19963.4lsr5]

That's weird, it's working for me. Maybe try this, the go to post 17: 99+ Floor Console, Roof Console, and Dash Bezel Upgrades to my '97 - Toyota 4Runner Forum - Largest 4Runner Forum

That works. Thanks.


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[19963.4lsr5]

Now to find the Lens for the FMU I just got.


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[Hopeless Diamond]

Now to find the Lens for the FMU I just got.

Yep, that's where I'm at too. Camelback does have them, only ~$13. Holding off on it till I need something else, it's about $10 in shipping just for it. Also need a donor harness so I can rewire the controls.

This site has so much great technical info, would never have gone through the process to figure out the wiring on my own. Of course, now I have yet another partially completed project...

 

[JWaldz]

Now to find the Lens for the FMU I just got.


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What's this lens you speak of? I'm guessing the cover that goes over the lights and around the controls, for you non sunroof guys.

 

[19963.4lsr5]

What's this lens you speak of? I'm guessing the cover that goes over the lights and around the controls, for you non sunroof guys.

It’s the lens hopless diamond posted the part number for.

Now to go over the wire changes needed for converting my dual switch sun roof controls to the newer single switch.

I have a local dealer who’s prices are good so I’ll drop by and order the lens. I’m also thinking about updating the maps on the 2013 Toyota Corolla nav radio I installed.


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[19963.4lsr5]

Yep, that's where I'm at too. Camelback does have them, only ~$13. Holding off on it till I need something else, it's about $10 in shipping just for it. Also need a donor harness so I can rewire the controls.



This site has so much great technical info, would never have gone through the process to figure out the wiring on my own. Of course, now I have yet another partially completed project...

Thanks for the reminder I need part of the harness. Or I need the connector and repin my wires to it so the sun roof works


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[TRD 4RNR]

Step 1. Parts collected

[MENTION=305408]Sloweuroll[/MENTION] Thanks for making the mounting plate

 

[19963.4lsr5]

I just ordered the 99 on up rear view mirror. I’m really wondering what the difference is between mine and the newer years. Like can I just cut stuff off the old mount?? I got two 96-98 mirrors. However, I ordered a newer style.

I thought about going junking looking for the mirror and possibly a newer style center console. But my local You Pull It yards have zero to 3 4Runners at any given time and they are usually the 96-98 and high milage with the rear suspension rusted off and 250k miles.


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[4Runner4Leon]

I just ordered the 99 on up rear view mirror. I’m really wondering what the difference is between mine and the newer years. Like can I just cut stuff off the old mount?? I got two 96-98 mirrors. However, I ordered a newer style.

I thought about going junking looking for the mirror and possibly a newer style center console. But my local You Pull It yards have zero to 3 4Runners at any given time and they are usually the 96-98 and high milage with the rear suspension rusted off and 250k miles.


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The mirrors themselves are identical, the mounts are different between '99+ and pre-'99.

If you ever need a small part like that, just ping me, the yards here are full of 3rd gens.

 

[19963.4lsr5]

The mirrors themselves are identical, the mounts are different between '99+ and pre-'99.



If you ever need a small part like that, just ping me, the yards here are full of 3rd gens.

If the 99+ mount bolts to the same holes as the 96-98 mount does too me some metal removal might work. However, I have one on the way.


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[JWaldz]

[MENTION=99144]19963.4lsr5[/MENTION]
[MENTION=193907]Hopeless Diamond[/MENTION]

Go!!
2000 Toyota 4Runner Overhead Console Map Light Sunroof Control Lens - Used | eBay

 

[cnpellegrino]

I must be searching wrong. Can you point me to one?

This is the seller I purchased from.

https://www.ebay.com/usr/partsbrokersllc?_trksid=p2047675.l2559

 

[PNWBackPacker]

This is rad!


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[mesooohoppy]

so whats the deal with this? i read through this entire thread and i cant find a FMU. i have no desire to try and track one down and then get bent over on price. i just tried to look on ebay and couldnt find any.

was the other option ever released for the USDM sunglass holders? im sure there are some pics in this thread but i cant see any of them at work. btw, its more like a biz card holder. there is no way you are fitting a pair of sunglasses in mine.

i may just draw my own solution and print it myself.

 

[4Runner4Leon]

so whats the deal with this? i read through this entire thread and i cant find a FMU. i have no desire to try and track one down and then get bent over on price. i just tried to look on ebay and couldnt find any.

was the other option ever released for the USDM sunglass holders? im sure there are some pics in this thread but i cant see any of them at work. btw, its more like a biz card holder. there is no way you are fitting a pair of sunglasses in mine.

i may just draw my own solution and print it myself.

I have an FMU in my garage looking for a home. I bought it to do this mod, but then decided against it and designed my own mount for the scangauge. I believe the one I have is brand new, but I'm not completely sure.

 

[mesooohoppy]

4Runner leon has graciously offered to sell me his, but the problem is we dont know if the sunroof switch and the overhead lights are a direct plug in play in a 99 limited. can someone help us?

i know nothing about wiring and i dont want to start cutting stuff off my harness. id prefer to have the scan gauge up higher and out of the way.

 

[4Runner4Leon]

4Runner leon has graciously offered to sell me his, but the problem is we dont know if the sunroof switch and the overhead lights are a direct plug in play in a 99 limited. can someone help us?

i know nothing about wiring and i dont want to start cutting stuff off my harness. id prefer to have the scan gauge up higher and out of the way.

I looked at the back of the FMU housing, it looks identical to the 99+ console. I can't imagine it's not plug and play, especially since other folks on this thread have done this swap, and have not mentioned having to rewire anything.

 

[phattyduck]

I looked at the back of the FMU housing, it looks identical to the 99+ console. I can't imagine it's not plug and play, especially since other folks on this thread have done this swap, and have not mentioned having to rewire anything.

Sunroof wiring changed between '96-'98 and '99-'02 trucks... but there are write-ups on how to make the changeover. The FMU's match the early style wiring, as far as I know, but mount like the '99+ glasses console.

-Charlie

 

[4Runner4Leon]

Sunroof wiring changed between '96-'98 and '99-'02 trucks... but there are write-ups on how to make the changeover. The FMU's match the early style wiring, as far as I know, but mount like the '99+ glasses console.

-Charlie

The FMU housing I have has identical connectors to the later style consoles, a single blue connector instead of three white ones of the '96-98 models. It'd be plug and play for 99+ models, but would need mods for '96-98 models.