Spacemonkee23's 87 4Runner SR5
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Spacemonkee23's 87 4Runner SR5 *Pic Heavy*
Hey everyone,
Im new here, Just picked up this 87 SR5 Runner. Not my first truck and not my first Yota. However, this is my first 4runner and 22RE.
Been using this forum to get this project DD & camping worthy and reading up to learn more about this truck. Always wanted one, finally pulled the trigger.
Currently it has a few issues but mostly in pretty good mechanical shape. So far I've mostly done tune up stuff and basic "new purchase assessment" related fixes, as it sat for about a couple years.
Once its running the way I like it to I'll start working on the fun stuff. Basically a Daily Driven weekend warrior camping setup for the fam and I.
If anyone can help me on my check engine light issue (CA Smog failure, ugh) its flasing a Code 4 for the Coolant Temp Sensor, already replaced the sensor, green plug sensor next to the cold start injector sensor, but it still is throwing the code so it must be in the wiring or the ECU. Just did a coolant flush and cleaned up all the other coolant sensors while I was at it.
Thanks for checking it out.
4/14/16
2/20/17
8/6/17
5/25/18
4/16/2019
Im new here, Just picked up this 87 SR5 Runner. Not my first truck and not my first Yota. However, this is my first 4runner and 22RE.
Been using this forum to get this project DD & camping worthy and reading up to learn more about this truck. Always wanted one, finally pulled the trigger.
Currently it has a few issues but mostly in pretty good mechanical shape. So far I've mostly done tune up stuff and basic "new purchase assessment" related fixes, as it sat for about a couple years.
Once its running the way I like it to I'll start working on the fun stuff. Basically a Daily Driven weekend warrior camping setup for the fam and I.
If anyone can help me on my check engine light issue (CA Smog failure, ugh) its flasing a Code 4 for the Coolant Temp Sensor, already replaced the sensor, green plug sensor next to the cold start injector sensor, but it still is throwing the code so it must be in the wiring or the ECU. Just did a coolant flush and cleaned up all the other coolant sensors while I was at it.
Thanks for checking it out.
4/14/16
2/20/17
8/6/17
5/25/18
4/16/2019
Last edited by Spacemonkee23; 06-24-2019 at 10:24 AM.
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I love these wheels too, just need to find one more before I get new tires.
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Progress will be slow but hopefully steady.
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The wire was pulled out of the connector on that sensor when I got it. I soldered it back together on the first day. I thought this was a shut off for AC overheat? Would that throw the code? I cleaned all of the sensors up when I did the coolant flush. Haven't tested it though. Maybe I'll give that a shot.
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I used to get a code 4 as well and i got a new se sensor and spliced in a new wire and the code went away I think that the tps is connected to the same sensor tho as well as the cst cold start and the temp sensor so check all of them and make sure they test good there's tests for them online
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I used to get a code 4 as well and i got a new se sensor and spliced in a new wire and the code went away I think that the tps is connected to the same sensor tho as well as the cst cold start and the temp sensor so check all of them and make sure they test good there's tests for them online
Thanks for the tips, punk.
Have a great weekend everyone!
Last edited by Spacemonkee23; 03-16-2017 at 05:29 AM.
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Was out at Half Moon Bay this weekend judging the Pacific Coast Dream Machine car show for Drive Magazine. Met up with a few other first gen owners and even got another SR5 wheel while I was there. Thanks, Duane! Just need to get new tires and build rear a swing out.
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I thought the coolant temp sensor for the ecu was on the front side of the intake rather than the top of the housing.
I thought that was the gauge sensor.
I thought that was the gauge sensor.
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All have checked out within spec. Next step is to check wiring and inspect ECU
Last edited by Spacemonkee23; 04-26-2016 at 08:44 PM.
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So if yr still getting code 4 I would again get the tps taken off and probably just get a new denso one for your year of truck if you read through my build I fought with mine for awhile and my temp sensors and it ended up just being the tps
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Thanks!
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I "passed" smog! The expression "by the skin of your teeth" is well fitting here. The max amount for HC is 131, and guess what it ran... 131! My check engine light issue was solved by wiring the charge light to the check engine light... shhh; Don't judge me. Now I need to actually fix the problem. At least I can do it without an inspection deadline. TPS is next on the list need to pick up a new connector for it also.
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I like the tap handle. I have been looking for a Natty Boh one to put in mine. I wish my cb would fit right there, but at the hunt club they run on high and low frequencies which I couldn't find a small sized radio to fit underneath. Guess ill just have to go to the glovebox mount again.
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I like the tap handle. I have been looking for a Natty Boh one to put in mine. I wish my cb would fit right there, but at the hunt club they run on high and low frequencies which I couldn't find a small sized radio to fit underneath. Guess ill just have to go to the glovebox mount again.
The CB location is temporary until I get the center console plans set in motion.
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I'll prob put more effort into the tap later down the road.