when ever the rear window stopped working on my runners I went to radio shack and got a momentary double post switch and just wired it directly to the motor. It will have 6 prongs on the back.

 

Ive thought about doing that as a last resort. I really have a love hate relationship with the rear tailgate.

 

Well Kind of hit a road block today. The Cylinder head that I got from the Machinist is kind of messed up. It was all machined, dipped, etc... So I was installing the cam and noticed that the two front bearing caps had been machined and the 2nd cap had an insert in it and the first one was missing the insert.

So in light of not being able to find the lost insert and thinking about it for awhile, Ive decided to get another cyl head that I got from a buddy (thanks chris) and have it cleaned and surfaced. So that when its done, I will install the new valves, springs, seals, etc...

Getting closer!!

 

Are you sure it is the switch and not the motor?

 

I guess I should have been a little more clear with what I said. The window works with the rear key only. I currently have the window switch in the consol jumped on the two terminals (cant remember what wires) to bypass the relay so I can use the key switch. Without the jumper, nothing works (key or switch). I was wondering if I remover the jumper and try terrys idea, if it would then solve the issues.

Sorry for the vague post and info on my rear window.

 

That sucks about your head. Anticipation sucks eh? Glad you're not just slapping it together anyway.

 

Ohh dang I get ya. I re read the post and understood it better now. Have you tired hitting up a junk yard and grabbing a used switch with both male amd female connectors?

 

I grabbed a switch awhile ago at the Yard but have not tried it yet. And I cant seem to find it amidst the plethora of yota junk I have laying around. haha. I should find it and give it a try.

 

The plug is the one that is connected to the Up/Down Switch. You have to use the front bracket for a ground or createa a ground else where. The rear bracket to the center console has plastic and isolates it from getting to ground.

I eventually want to extend my switch to a spot below the cigarette lighter or one of those holes to get the switch more protected. You could also move your rear wiper switch beside the Up/Down switch and tuck the middle safety switch under neath the carpet.

 

Well I installed a ground wire to the Blue wire-console bracket. And have the same result as before when I had a jumper between the blue and red/blue wire. Still only works from the tailgate key switch. I even tried to replace the up/down switch in the console with another one I had, and still the same result. Nothing from the Key. And when I do not have the jumper in there, or now the ground, nothing works at all not even the Gate key.

 

More engine pics!!!

 

Dude I love your 4runner it's a sweet rig and I think it looks killer without the exo cage on it for sure. It's definitely one of the nicer 4runner DD's I've seen on here. And just curious do you run a automotive class or what?

 

I appreciate the compliments. I really like the look of my runner also. Needs some love in certain areas. But has come along way since I took ownership.

I'm an Auto Instructor here in town. I teach at the high school level. It's a college concurrent credit program. I used to teach Auto in Illinois before all the teaching jobs went by the way side.

 

Yea he let me drive it!! I felt like a bada$$. Thanks mark!! HAHA!!

 

Lol I wanna drive it too! Lucky! Haha

 

Hell yeah brother. You should have found a car hood to flex up on when you were cruising.

 

Dude I wish I could drive yours!!!

 

Come drive the heck out of it and let me know why its running so crappy!! Still have to do tps. But something else too, havent figured it out.

 

Sure I'll let you drive it. So long as you don't freak out when you hear the loud "wwwwaaaaack!!!" Sound coming out of my lockers lol. Definitely gets attention when it happens in front of a lot of people haha!

Nooo don't do it he's gonna put you to work! Lol jk

 

Haha I don't mind helpin a buddy out.

And I hear you on the locker noise. Mine does the sale thing. It took awhile to develop a driving habit to accommodate having them. So now I can drive it and usually not have te loud waaaaaak! Haha