Anouncing the newest member to the family "1996 4Runner Limited 146K miles"
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Anouncing the newest member to the family "1996 4Runner Limited 146K miles"
Hey guys, I just got back from Atlanta with my first 4Runner, (I bought it for my wife.)
A green with tan leather interior 1996 4Runner Limited. Rear lockers and sunroof. The 4 wheel drive isn't working but I am going to check the vacuum hoses running from the solinoid probably next week. I know that is a common problem with auto locking hubs from all manufactures. I paid less than Kelley, Black Book and NADA wholesale for the truck (sorry I had to brag to someone.) Just went thru Georgia emission inspection and a safety inspection and came back all clear and after a 3 hour car ride home my wife couldn't be happier.
Any advice for a new Yota owner?
Thanks and see you on the trails
A green with tan leather interior 1996 4Runner Limited. Rear lockers and sunroof. The 4 wheel drive isn't working but I am going to check the vacuum hoses running from the solinoid probably next week. I know that is a common problem with auto locking hubs from all manufactures. I paid less than Kelley, Black Book and NADA wholesale for the truck (sorry I had to brag to someone.) Just went thru Georgia emission inspection and a safety inspection and came back all clear and after a 3 hour car ride home my wife couldn't be happier.
Any advice for a new Yota owner?
Thanks and see you on the trails
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hold onto your wallet. while this place has many money saving tips, this place will bleed you dry too!
if you don't have the service records, visit the soon-to-be-phased-out maintenance section and see the stickied link. while there, there is a link that goes to the toyota maintenance database engine that will tell you what service items you need to do when you plug in your vehicle information + mileage. to me, mainteinance is job #1 when buying a used car. then the rest can follow
since its for the wife, detail it and put a little bow on it
bob
if you don't have the service records, visit the soon-to-be-phased-out maintenance section and see the stickied link. while there, there is a link that goes to the toyota maintenance database engine that will tell you what service items you need to do when you plug in your vehicle information + mileage. to me, mainteinance is job #1 when buying a used car. then the rest can follow
since its for the wife, detail it and put a little bow on it
bob
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ok pics a comin'!!
I should post pics this evening
I did find one thing that requires immediate attention. The right rear running light isn't working, the brake part does work but not the running light. The left rear light works fine.
Does anyone have a wiring schematic for the 1996 4runner limited so I could run down the problem (I have already replaced the bulb)
Thanks
I did find one thing that requires immediate attention. The right rear running light isn't working, the brake part does work but not the running light. The left rear light works fine.
Does anyone have a wiring schematic for the 1996 4runner limited so I could run down the problem (I have already replaced the bulb)
Thanks
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you should consider getting some new plugs, a fuel filter, and cleaning the MAF sensor and throttle body, and possibly new belts.
next, you should consider new coil springs and shocks to get the ride up to par.
congrats on the purchase.
next, you should consider new coil springs and shocks to get the ride up to par.
congrats on the purchase.
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didn't think about the MAF thanks,
The truck is level and the shocks check out, do you still think I need new springs?
Thanks agian for the input.
The truck is level and the shocks check out, do you still think I need new springs?
Thanks agian for the input.
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Originally Posted by X-AWDriver
If the shocks and coils are original w/146k on 'em you should replace them both.
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I should post pics this evening
I did find one thing that requires immediate attention. The right rear running light isn't working, the brake part does work but not the running light. The left rear light works fine.
Does anyone have a wiring schematic for the 1996 4runner limited so I could run down the problem (I have already replaced the bulb)
Thanks
I did find one thing that requires immediate attention. The right rear running light isn't working, the brake part does work but not the running light. The left rear light works fine.
Does anyone have a wiring schematic for the 1996 4runner limited so I could run down the problem (I have already replaced the bulb)
Thanks
If not, then check all the fuses (not likely if other bulbs work, but should check anyway).
Still no go, then start going at it with your multimeter and a wiring diagram.
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Originally Posted by Bob_98SR5
if you don't have the service records, visit the soon-to-be-phased-out maintenance section and see the stickied link. while there, there is a link that goes to the toyota maintenance database engine that will tell you what service items you need to do when you plug in your vehicle information + mileage. to me, mainteinance is job #1 when buying a used car. then the rest can follow
bob
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http://smg.toyotapartsandservice.com/index.php
There's the direct link.
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f123/toyota-maintenace-search-engine-online-fsm-manuals-hunter-balancers-38266/
There's the link to the thread.
Hope that helps,
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There's the direct link.
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f123/toyota-maintenace-search-engine-online-fsm-manuals-hunter-balancers-38266/
There's the link to the thread.
Hope that helps,
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