Inside Jay's Head

Jay · 11-12-2002, 01:51 AM

Having made the swith from Technician of 12 years to Service Writer (The job has several titles but that one fits best). I have been overwhelmed with an urge to "tinker" with things. Hence the new involvement with the Forum here. As of late, I have been giving advice and opinion on random topics. I am not a performance expert, nor a 4x4 wizard. My expertise is verifing a customers concern, diagnosing the problem, and repairing the vehicle back to factory specification.

And with that said. I would like to gather your input on an idea I have. I have seen some cool things in the tech section on mods and stuff. I was thinking of putting together some "how-to's" of things I have learned over the years. The first idea I have is how to properly splice 2 wires and heat shrink.

But Id like to get an idea from you guys on what I could teach you. Or after all said and done, you end up teaching me =)

Ideas?

(also, I need to buy a digital camera... any advise?)

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**UKMyers** · 11-12-2002, 02:44 AM

Jay that sounds like an awesome idea! I have a fuji film 2600 and it does all I need it to do. Comes with a 16mb card and the other goodies. Cost me $219 from amazon. I like your idea for the first write-up. I have been wiring stereos since my high school days and I usually use butt connectors with heat shrink tubing. An easy task so I thought till I tore into the dash of my runner after I bought it. I looked in the service records and found a receipt that the previous owner paid $50 to have the aftermarket CD player installed. Whoever did it jacked it up bad. Two wires twisted together and black taped is unacceptable. They totally butchered everything in there I had to redo it all and using a factory harness is totally out the window now. Anyways the moral of the story is not everyone knows how to do simple tasks and write-ups are golden!

Jay · 11-12-2002, 01:32 PM

Just purchased a Canon A40.

Seems to be all I need.

I play with it tonight and see how it goes.

Jay

swerks · 11-12-2002, 02:03 PM

Great Idea! I cant tell you how much info I have learned from this site. but many here do have, and asume others have more knowlege then they do. and I for one would welcome any help at all, even with what would seem the easier tasks. what I would really like to know is how to deal with a problem that never presents itself when you have a mechanic in the vehicle. Ive been tring to isolate a prob for a year now.:cry:

Bob_98SR5 · 11-12-2002, 04:20 PM

Jay,

That would be awesome if you could do that. I have a few write ups that I'd like to finish, but time is pretty scarce these days. Writeups from someone "In the know" would be great.

Since I have some good experience w/ web sites, how about we collaborate? You write the articles, take the pics, and I can compose them on a webpage?

Also as for digital cameras, you need to figure out what you want in a digital camera. Do you need it for just web photos? Then a 2.1 megapixels is PLENTY fine. If you want to take pics and print pics, anything greater than 2.1 mp will work BUT you will need a kick ass photo printer and that will drive up your costs big time. Oh did I mention that photo paper ain't cheap?

Let me know via email or continue on this thread.

Oh, as for article ideas, here is my selfish list

:

- Relays, wiring, etc (similar to your initial idea)
- Basic engine maintenance (including changing belts, etc)

While this is not a "how to", one of the nagging questions I have is "How closely should you stick with the maintenance plan"? I would love to collaborate on an article with you. My idea is this: Take a service maintenance plan, analyze what should definitely done according to the plan, what can be "skipped" or done later, and then write articles on the things that the average person can do with common tools. What do you think?

Bob

Cebby · 11-12-2002, 06:15 PM

Jay,

If you need info for a write up on relay wiring, give me a holler. I've been at it with stereos and alarms for 12 years or so. I'll bet that kind of stuff is child's play for you though.

Jay · 11-12-2002, 10:26 PM

Right on, good to hear a positive response. I was worried you were going to say... Who the **ck are you? Go Away!

Cool, well I bought the camera..... im going to attempt the first "how-to" hopefully tomorrow morning. Im going to stick with my first project of "splicing wires".

Lets see how it goes and where it takes us. Id love the help your offering. Lets see what happens.

Jay

jalaber · 11-13-2002, 07:00 AM

The more write-ups the better

The splicing idea is a great place to start. I'd like to read it.

Bob_98SR5 · 11-13-2002, 12:43 PM

Cebby,

I sent you an email.

Bob

Cebby · 11-13-2002, 01:54 PM

Bob,

I'm at my office, can't get my personal email from here. I'll be able to check it around 9:30pm my time (EST).

Robinhood150 · 11-13-2002, 09:35 PM

How about these:

how to replace the power antenna
how to properly wire things like lights, amps,CBs, etc (more than how to splice. Get into relays and such)
how to get talk the dealership into covering things under warranty
how to deal with dealerships who produce poor workmanship and poor customer service
a list of the most common problems you see for each model
how to fix the stupid shakey driver side mirror on the 2nd gens
how to communicate problems to the dealer. For instance, I typed out EVERY symptom I had and gave it to the mechanic and they found a blown headgasket.

Steve

Babypig · 11-19-2002, 06:32 AM

A little off topic, I recently found a battery for a canon a40 and have no need for it as i have a nikon 5700. If you want it i'd be glad to send it to you. Like i say no one i know could use it and it's just sitting here. It's battery pack nb-5h 6v 650mAh. You can e-mail me your address and i'll send it.

Steve

**UKMyers** · 11-19-2002, 06:43 AM

Quote:

how to replace the power antenna

This would be a good one. Mine is DEAD!

Cebby · 11-19-2002, 09:17 AM

UK,

I bought a fixed mass to replace my power antenna with. The motor is still good in mine, just no mast (car wash). When I switch, you can have mine for the cost of shipping across the pond...

PM me if you are interested.

DH6twinotter · 12-12-2002, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Robinhood150

how to fix the stupid shakey driver side mirror on the 2nd gens

LOL! That be me! I could use a write up on that one.

Have fun all

DH6twinotter

***Corey*** · 12-12-2002, 11:02 AM

Me three.
Mine shakes as well.

I have had it apart a few times, and I was told by the dealer you pretty much have to buy the whole inside guts to it.

I have tightened down all visible screws too.

**UKMyers** · 12-12-2002, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Cebby
UK,

I bought a fixed mass to replace my power antenna with. The motor is still good in mine, just no mast (car wash). When I switch, you can have mine for the cost of shipping across the pond...

PM me if you are interested.

I think it's just my mast as well that's toast

sharpshine · 12-12-2002, 01:07 PM

Count me in on the Antenna write up.

Skydigger · 12-12-2002, 07:21 PM

I think the best write-up I could find would be a "How-To" for a full tune-up!

That'd be great. Especially on the 3VZE!

Thanks,

Warren

oldsub86 · 12-12-2002, 08:38 PM

The shaky mirror thing is interesting. I have never noticed a shake so I assume my truck does not have that problem. Does it develop over time?

Randy

TDiddy · 12-13-2002, 08:25 AM

I'd be grateful for ANYTHING to do with wiring. That stuff scares me.

11-12-2002, 01:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jay Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 569	Just purchased a Canon A40. Seems to be all I need. I play with it tonight and see how it goes. Jay __________________ Jay 98 X-Cab Tacoma 3.4L Manual Trans. \| TRD Fender Flares \| Weld Wheels w/ 31 x 10.5's Jason Larsen Master Diagnostic Technician - Beaverton Toyota (Portland, Oregon) Wendsday - Saturday by appointment only. (503)626-7200 (ask for me by name)

11-12-2002, 04:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
Bob_98SR5 Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 10,092	Jay, That would be awesome if you could do that. I have a few write ups that I'd like to finish, but time is pretty scarce these days. Writeups from someone "In the know" would be great. Since I have some good experience w/ web sites, how about we collaborate? You write the articles, take the pics, and I can compose them on a webpage? Also as for digital cameras, you need to figure out what you want in a digital camera. Do you need it for just web photos? Then a 2.1 megapixels is PLENTY fine. If you want to take pics and print pics, anything greater than 2.1 mp will work BUT you will need a kick ass photo printer and that will drive up your costs big time. Oh did I mention that photo paper ain't cheap? Let me know via email or continue on this thread. Oh, as for article ideas, here is my selfish list : - Relays, wiring, etc (similar to your initial idea) - Basic engine maintenance (including changing belts, etc) While this is not a "how to", one of the nagging questions I have is "How closely should you stick with the maintenance plan"? I would love to collaborate on an article with you. My idea is this: Take a service maintenance plan, analyze what should definitely done according to the plan, what can be "skipped" or done later, and then write articles on the things that the average person can do with common tools. What do you think? Bob Last edited by Bob_98SR5; 11-12-2002 at 04:27 PM.

11-12-2002, 06:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
Cebby Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 11,246	Relay wiring Jay, If you need info for a write up on relay wiring, give me a holler. I've been at it with stereos and alarms for 12 years or so. I'll bet that kind of stuff is child's play for you though. __________________ UZswap.com A site dedicated to sharing info for swapping the Toyota/ Lexus UZ (V8) engines into Toyota Trucks and 4Runners. My 4Runner 1993 4Runner, 1UZ (V8) auto dual ultimate crawler, double locked, 35's on beadlocked SR5 alloys, low lift, hacked fenders, tubbed firewall, custom armor TOOLandFAB.com A discussion forum dedicated to tools, fabrication & workshops. See my JD2 Bender Hydro Conversion BUY THIS 2008 CALENDAR

11-12-2002, 10:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jay Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 569	Right on, good to hear a positive response. I was worried you were going to say... Who the ck are you? Go Away! Cool, well I bought the camera..... im going to attempt the first "how-to" hopefully tomorrow morning. Im going to stick with my first project of "splicing wires". Lets see how it goes and where it takes us. Id love the help your offering. Lets see what happens. Jay __________________ Jay 98 X-Cab Tacoma** 3.4L Manual Trans. \| TRD Fender Flares \| Weld Wheels w/ 31 x 10.5's Jason Larsen Master Diagnostic Technician - Beaverton Toyota (Portland, Oregon) Wendsday - Saturday by appointment only. (503)626-7200 (ask for me by name)

11-13-2002, 07:00 AM	#8 (permalink)
jalaber Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: NY Posts: 860	The more write-ups the better The splicing idea is a great place to start. I'd like to read it. __________________ -J.A. 2007 4Runner Sport 1999 4Runner Highlander My Runners 4Runner Topsites 4Runner Diecasts

11-12-2002, 02:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
swerks Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Milwaukee WI Posts: 848	Great Idea! I cant tell you how much info I have learned from this site. but many here do have, and asume others have more knowlege then they do. and I for one would welcome any help at all, even with what would seem the easier tasks. what I would really like to know is how to deal with a problem that never presents itself when you have a mechanic in the vehicle. Ive been tring to isolate a prob for a year now.:cry:

11-13-2002, 12:43 PM	#9 (permalink)
Bob_98SR5 Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 10,092	Cebby, I sent you an email. Bob

11-13-2002, 01:54 PM	#10 (permalink)
Cebby Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 11,246	I'll check later Bob, I'm at my office, can't get my personal email from here. I'll be able to check it around 9:30pm my time (EST). __________________ UZswap.com A site dedicated to sharing info for swapping the Toyota/ Lexus UZ (V8) engines into Toyota Trucks and 4Runners. My 4Runner 1993 4Runner, 1UZ (V8) auto dual ultimate crawler, double locked, 35's on beadlocked SR5 alloys, low lift, hacked fenders, tubbed firewall, custom armor TOOLandFAB.com A discussion forum dedicated to tools, fabrication & workshops. See my JD2 Bender Hydro Conversion BUY THIS 2008 CALENDAR

11-13-2002, 09:35 PM	#11 (permalink)
Robinhood150 Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Wandering around Phoenix Posts: 6,043	How about these: how to replace the power antenna how to properly wire things like lights, amps,CBs, etc (more than how to splice. Get into relays and such) how to get talk the dealership into covering things under warranty how to deal with dealerships who produce poor workmanship and poor customer service a list of the most common problems you see for each model how to fix the stupid shakey driver side mirror on the 2nd gens how to communicate problems to the dealer. For instance, I typed out EVERY symptom I had and gave it to the mechanic and they found a blown headgasket. Steve __________________ Steve. '93 4Runner V6 Auto 4x4 Robinhood's Lair. \|\| Gettin' Off 4wd Club member Lots for sale:5.29 ARB IFS third member... Click Sierra Club policy: [A reason to close trails] ...Physical soil damage, often readily visible, resulting in: a. Erosion, causing soil loss and damage to stream banks, streams, and fish habitat... Lesson...Stay on the TRAIL!

11-19-2002, 06:32 AM	#12 (permalink)
Babypig Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,091	A little off topic, I recently found a battery for a canon a40 and have no need for it as i have a nikon 5700. If you want it i'd be glad to send it to you. Like i say no one i know could use it and it's just sitting here. It's battery pack nb-5h 6v 650mAh. You can e-mail me your address and i'll send it. Steve __________________ Ironpig2 is a 1990 4runner SR5 95 3.0V6, ARB front bumper, Hella H4 conversion, Hayden Trans cooler, Aisin manual hubs, Drilled headlight bezel, Clinometer, Altimiter, Assorted Camera mounts, JVC double din head unit, Hilux Surf emblems, Bridgestone Revo's, OME 901's , N72f's "Stay calm, Be brave, Wait for the signs."

11-19-2002, 09:17 AM	#14 (permalink)
Cebby Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 11,246	Have mine... UK, I bought a fixed mass to replace my power antenna with. The motor is still good in mine, just no mast (car wash). When I switch, you can have mine for the cost of shipping across the pond... PM me if you are interested. __________________ UZswap.com A site dedicated to sharing info for swapping the Toyota/ Lexus UZ (V8) engines into Toyota Trucks and 4Runners. My 4Runner 1993 4Runner, 1UZ (V8) auto dual ultimate crawler, double locked, 35's on beadlocked SR5 alloys, low lift, hacked fenders, tubbed firewall, custom armor TOOLandFAB.com A discussion forum dedicated to tools, fabrication & workshops. See my JD2 Bender Hydro Conversion BUY THIS 2008 CALENDAR

12-12-2002, 11:02 AM	#16 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,068	Me three. Mine shakes as well. I have had it apart a few times, and I was told by the dealer you pretty much have to buy the whole inside guts to it. I have tightened down all visible screws too. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser Built for 4wheelin', expedition, camping, and overlanding use PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse Part II ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge Blog About Roof Top Tents ☺ FJC Magazines Online Review Of My Tent ☺ 2009 Specialized Rockhopper Pro

12-12-2002, 01:07 PM	#18 (permalink)
sharpshine Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 50	Count me in on the Antenna write up. __________________ 4WD Silver 2000 Toyota SR5 4Runner shine@sonic.net sharpshine.com

12-12-2002, 07:21 PM	#19 (permalink)
Skydigger Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 379	How to's I think the best write-up I could find would be a "How-To" for a full tune-up! That'd be great. Especially on the 3VZE! Thanks, Warren __________________ 1986 4Runner. SAS w/ chevies, 44044s, Roncho shocks, 35" MT/Rs and a spray bomb paint job! The wife drives the '90 4Runner now.

12-12-2002, 08:38 PM	#20 (permalink)
oldsub86 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 58	The shaky mirror thing is interesting. I have never noticed a shake so I assume my truck does not have that problem. Does it develop over time? Randy

12-13-2002, 08:25 AM	#21 (permalink)
TDiddy Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Urbandale, IA Posts: 7,113	I'd be grateful for ANYTHING to do with wiring. That stuff scares me.

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