FYI 96-97 4runner gauges will not work in a Tacoma
Oct 31, 2007 | 07:13 AM
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FYI 96-97 4runner gauges will not work in a Tacoma
I searched all over this forum and posted without response with the question "do 4runner guages work in a Tacoma for years 96-97". I decided to just buy the gauges and find out for myself and sadly they don't work because the gauge from the 4 runner does not have a speedo cable. So there it is, I hope this helps someone else avoid the same mistake. And if anyone needs a tach guage for a 96-97 4runner let me know.
Nov 1, 2007 | 04:30 PM
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http://www.marlincrawler.com/htm/tra...ase_ac.htm#vss
Youd have to check the wiring schematic and see how the speedo cluster interchanges with the VSS
We are now producing our very own Vechicle Speed Sensor (VSS). This 3-wire, 4-pluse magnetic pulse amplifier will convert ANY Toyota vehicle with a standard 22x1.50 mechanical speedometer drive to an electronic speedometer system. Features a standard Toyota VSS Plug for your convience. The Applications are unlimited, converting both 4WD and 2WD 22x1.50 mechanical speedometer setups to electronic 3-wire, 4-pulse speedometer setups. Now installing a Tacoma Engine into a Hilux or Land Cruiser is a snap! Works on both Gear and Chain Drive Transfercases!
For 1992-95 V6 Applications, when converting to a Gear Drive T/Case Setup, the only previous option was to use a 1992-95 Factory Toyota 4cyl 5-speed Gear Drive T/Case VSS, that sells for $210. The New Marlin Crawler VSS saves $150 on a 1992-95 V6 Transfercase Conversion.
To Install in a gear drive t/case:
---- Use a cable VSS from a 1979-92 gear drive t/case.
To Install in a chain drive t/case:
---- Use a cable VSS from a 1988-91 chain drive t/case.
For 1992-95 V6 Applications, when converting to a Gear Drive T/Case Setup, the only previous option was to use a 1992-95 Factory Toyota 4cyl 5-speed Gear Drive T/Case VSS, that sells for $210. The New Marlin Crawler VSS saves $150 on a 1992-95 V6 Transfercase Conversion.
To Install in a gear drive t/case:
---- Use a cable VSS from a 1979-92 gear drive t/case.
To Install in a chain drive t/case:
---- Use a cable VSS from a 1988-91 chain drive t/case.
Nov 2, 2007 | 10:45 AM
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Thanks I've been reading up on this whole thing and from the looks of it I might as well just buy the correct Gauge cluster if I can find one. The cost and effort will be a lot less even with losing money reselling the cluster I already bought. Does anyone have a source for a 96 Tach cluster? I don't have a lot of local parts yards with any toyotas so any help would be welcome.
Nov 2, 2007 | 03:27 PM
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www.car-part.com
Or you can check www.customtacos.com ppl part out taco's there sometimes
OR
www.ttora.com, but they are usually not very friendly there....i stay away...
also, if you have a v6, make sure it comes from a v6 taco.
Or you can check www.customtacos.com ppl part out taco's there sometimes
OR
www.ttora.com, but they are usually not very friendly there....i stay away...
also, if you have a v6, make sure it comes from a v6 taco.
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