TSB's on 2003 4runners

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Thanks to bryancos on Edmunds:

Actual documents available from NHTSA site at:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/tsb/tsbsearch.cfm

2003 4Runner TSBs to date for V6:
From: http://www.alldata.com/TSB/60/036008AP.html

TSB Number Issue Date TSB Title EL008R-02 JAN 03 Keyless Entry - Transmitter Programming/Identification
BO021-02 DEC 02 Interior - Upper Console Box Removal Precautions
PG018R-02 DEC 02 Body - Power Window/Moon Roof Initialization
PG027-02 DEC 02 Steering/Suspension - Ball Joint Inspection
NV010-02 NOV 02 Interior - Front Seat Squeak/Creak Noise
NV009R-02 NOV 02 Interior - Headliner Rattles
BO017-02 SEP 02 Interior - Seat Belt Extender Availability
EG007-02 MAR 02 Valve Cover Oil Baffle - Damage Prevention

2003 4Runner TSBs to date for V8:
http://www.alldata.com/TSB/60/036008AD.html

TSB Number Issue Date TSB Title EL008R-02 JAN 03 Keyless Entry - Transmitter Programming/Identification
BO021-02 DEC 02 Interior - Upper Console Box Removal Precautions
PG018R-02 DEC 02 Body - Power Window/Moon Roof Initialization
PG027-02 DEC 02 Steering/Suspension - Ball Joint Inspection
NV010-02 NOV 02 Interior - Front Seat Squeak/Creak Noise
NV009R-02 NOV 02 Interior - Headliner Rattles
BO017-02 SEP 02 Interior - Seat Belt Extender Availability
EG007-02 MAR 02 Valve Cover Oil Baffle - Damage Prevention

Please add to this list, if needed.
 
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One more TSB

Here is the TSB about the "sulfur stink":

TSB EG003-03

Introduction:
Some owners of Toyota vehicles may experience a sulfur like or rotten egg odor from the exhaust system. Sulfur is a natural component of crude oil from which gasoline is refined and the amount of sulfur can be decreases through the refining process. The amount of sulfur in fuel in CA is regulated, however gasoline sold in other states can have substantially higher sulfur content. Sulfur content also varies considerably between gasoline brands and locations.

Applicable vehicles:
All models

Repair procedure:
A sulfur odor emitted from the vehicle tailpipe does not necessarily indicate that there is an issue with the engine’s condition, but is most likely directly related to the fuel. If the vehicle is exhibiting an excessive sulfur odor, the following checks should be performed:

If the MIL light is ON, check for DTCs and repair as necessary

If no trouble is found after performing the above check, recommend the customer try a different source of fuel.

Replacement of oxygen sensors, air/fuel ratio sensors or catalytic converters will not reduce the odor and therefore will not be considered warrantable.
 
These are applicable to both engines:

SS003-02 (Dec 2002) Diagnostic Tester Immobilizer Functions
EL002-03 (Mar 2003) Service Maintenance Reminder Light Reset Procedure
NV001-03 (Mar 2003) Front Seat track Squeak
NV004-03 (Apr 2003) Front Seatback Upper Squeak
NV003-03 (Apr 2003) Headliner Rattles
 
Another for both:

NV011-02 (Dec 2002) Rear headliner rattles



V8 only

TC001-03 (Feb 2003) A750 Transmission Solenoid Identification



Please note that not all of these are available on the NHTSA site. Not sure why.
 
What's the recommended replacement part or type of serive for the front chair squeak/creak?

I've had them replace the frame twice, but to no avail. . .the lumbar support area (where the actual back rest meets the bottom of the seat) clicks whenever stress is released from it. . .so if I'm sitting, when I get out of the chair, it clicks and slides. At the light when I accelerate, it clicks. When I brake hard, it clicks. The click usually results in a slight movement. WHAT THE HELL DO THEY HAVE TO REPLACE????

Seat Railing?

ANy help guys would be great, this is getting old. . .

AND it's only on the driver's side. . .
 
do you have a 2004 with same problems? If so, talk to your toyota guy about whether they actually repaired the problem. . .I thought it would be gone by 2004.
 
Found new TSB 2004 models..

Make : TOYOTA Model : 4 RUNNER Year : 2004
Service Bulletin Num : 00903 Date of Bulletin: NOV 24, 2003
NHTSA Item Number: 10005250
Component: TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
 
I noticed that the driver's seat appears to 'click' or move a bit when I move my weight around. I also note some play at the front of the lower cushion, that seems like play in the mechanism that move the front part of the lower cushion up and down. Dealer indicated change in entire seat may be required, but said would check with Toyota Canada. I have not heard back. Mine is a 2004 SR5
 
my rattle is BACK!! I don't know, I give up. . .when I shift around, there' s a click, it's annoying, and I don't know if it's safe or not, but hey, they'll have to keep on working on it AFAIC.
 
The dealer is ordering a full frame for the seat, and will replace under warranty. Will advise on the success or not!
 
Goood Luck!

Hi!

Good luck with that seat! We've been there, and done that. Our seats turned and twisted around like a ride. Much worse on winding roads and breaking. Ours began about 3400 miles into it.

Our dealer replaced BOTH front seats. Now there is a bothersome poping sound coming from the lumbar bag. The poping sound started about 3000 miles AGAIN. Noted the most when taking off from a stop... Seat sags, and pop...

If you have the airbag seats, make sure that they tuck your seat cover in correctly. They will tell you that due to the seat covers and the airbags, they can't make the covers taught. For they may not deploy. Trust me, if they don't order the new covers, they will have to. They are now doing that now for us.

As for a safety issue, I totally agree. You may want to send a complaint to the NHTSA and line up with the rest of us. Once my selling dealer felt the play in the seat, he TOTALLY agreed that there was WAY to much play. However, the other dealers we showed it to said ... "Normal."

With the amount of technology these vehicles have, you'd think that the seat would be an item that would be monitored too.

Good luck! Let us know the outcome. Also see the seat rattle section of problems...

Thanks,

Craig-

PS...

New seat covers go on tomorrow. Have to have the seats checked again for the sagging & twisting problems.

As many others have discussed, now my Sunroof rails broke. 2-3 weeks for a fix.

"Oh what a feeling" :50cal:
 
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leftyrb said:
The dealer is ordering a full frame for the seat, and will replace under warranty. Will advise on the success or not!
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Please let me know I have the same problem. Any TSB for the 04's on this issue?
 
I went to the NHTSA website as I couldn't open the link for the TSB given in the first post. Once on the website, I still can't open them. I get a screen that says I don't have access to view this. Am I doing something wrong?
 
Fuel Line Dampener

Took my 4Runner in to a local dealer here for a Toyota Quality Inspection. They said there was a recall on a "dampener" for the fuel line, something like that. I'll find out for sure when I pick it up.

Any one know of this?
 
My 2003 4Runner Woes - Please Help

I would like to put my current problems out there in case anyone can help me get my 4Runner back to well-functioning condition.


PROBLEM 1:

I have had my catalytic convertors replaced per the TSB, back last July 2004. Well, they fixed the sulfur smell.

2 days ago, after a check engine light, my dealer told me one of those catalytic convertors needed replacement.

Could the fix from Toyota be a shady convertor?

PROBLEM 2:

In extreme cold temps (0-16F) I was cheerfully driving along a highway, and all of a sudden, there is no power. the car never stalled, but it acted just like there was water in the gas. After about 15 minutes, the car goes back to normal.

Well, many bottles of dry gas later, and 3 more dangerous episodes of stalling, I have been told that Toyota recommends adding dry gas every 3 fill-ups in the winter. They say the car has a fine mesh Fuel Filter which has a tendancy to crystallize.

Does this sound reasonable?


PROBLEM 3:

Every so often, my radio volume becomes inoperable, at least until I turn the car off, then on again. The dealer has replaced the radio, the volume control, but does anyone know exactly what this is?

PROBLEM 4:

I have the seat issues too, they have replaced the seat frame, but it still cracks when I first acccellerate. I think the crack comes from somewhere on the seat tracks, but it could be from the lumbar.
 
the headliner rattle tsb: can someone tell me where the rattle for this one is usually located? I have one just above the drivers head somewhere between the end of the drivers window and the middle part in between windows. thanks!
 
Re: My 2003 4Runner Woes - Please Help

Rollinthundr said:
I would like to put my current problems out there in case anyone can help me get my 4Runner back to well-functioning condition.


PROBLEM 3:

Every so often, my radio volume becomes inoperable, at least until I turn the car off, then on again. The dealer has replaced the radio, the volume control, but does anyone know exactly what this is?
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Have them change the amp in the rear right panel. This worked for me.
 
Noise at Drivers Window

I had the same noise. I took out the screws inside caps where the drivers OS above head handle would be and wrapped them with teflon tape and tighten down. Its gone.

Hope this helps.
 
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