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86-95 Trucks & 4Runners
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90 4Runner V6 4WD A/T Intermittent Starter
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In case anyone has starter issues with clicking,...
In case anyone has starter issues with clicking, and it's the solenoid, it may be worth a look, before replacing the starter motor. The starter solenoid on my wife's '98 4Runner went out. I pulled...
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99+ Tundra, 00+ Sequoia, 98+ Land Cruiser/LX470
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2018 Tundra Cats Stolen. Now What?
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I am considering patching up the exhaust with...
I am considering patching up the exhaust with some flex pipe, until I can get factory front pipes, 2+ months, I'm told. The #2 02 sensors were taken with the cats, and the are a number of error codes...
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99+ Tundra, 00+ Sequoia, 98+ Land Cruiser/LX470
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2018 Tundra Cats Stolen. Now What?
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The 1st two questions that came to mind were: ...
The 1st two questions that came to mind were:
1) Will the 02 sensors read different values, side to side, possibly throwing a code at some point?
2) Have the two pieces been somewhat matched for...
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99+ Tundra, 00+ Sequoia, 98+ Land Cruiser/LX470
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2018 Tundra Cats Stolen. Now What?
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2018 Tundra Cats Stolen. Now What?
A week ago, last Friday, some cockroach decided to cut up the OEM exhaust on my 2018 5.7L SR5 4x4, including the TRD dual cat back. Come to find out, Tundras are near the top of the target list for...
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Odyssey Batteries
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Thanks for the ideas, guys. I'm finding some...
Thanks for the ideas, guys. I'm finding some sources that say group sizes 34R & 24F will fit the Tundra, in addition to the stock 27F size. Anyone used these other sizes? Spacers required? Love this...
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Product Reviews
01-27-2021, 08:54 AM
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Odyssey Batteries
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No. I ordered it direct from the manufacturer,...
No. I ordered it direct from the manufacturer, Enersys, who sells under Odyssey, North Star, etc. Since my OP here, I looked these batteries up on Amazon, and reviews are ~10% 1 star. Optima are...
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Odyssey Batteries
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Odyssey Batteries
8 days ago I reported a problem with a brand new Odyssey car battery. On removal of the terminal caps, heavy dark brown oxidation was found on the neg post (this is usually indicative of leaking...
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General Electrical & Lighting Related Topics
01-13-2021, 07:29 AM
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2018 Factory Battery already Bad?
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Wound up replacing with $325 Odyssey...
Wound up replacing with $325 Odyssey "performance" AGM, after learning that Wal-Mart (Everstart Maxx) does not carry the 27F size for the Tundra. Used to be a Optima guy, until Johnson Control moved...
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01-12-2021, 06:35 AM
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2018 Factory Battery already Bad?
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BTW, selections on the tool were: In vehicle ...
BTW, selections on the tool were:
In vehicle
Regular flooded
Before charge
710 CCA
The battery is made by Johnson Control, USA
Start and charge tests were "normal".
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2018 Factory Battery already Bad?
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2018 Factory Battery already Bad?
Hey guys,
I recently started using a battery diag tool, and am deciding if a battery replacement is needed in my '18 SR5 4x4 Tundra. Even in a hot environment, I've always gotten 5-7 years out...
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2010+ 4Runner
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Charge System Voltage?
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Just checked the battery with key off, about 5...
Just checked the battery with key off, about 5 min after I started it for the previous check. It read 12.86v, and the vehicle has been used for short (6 mile) trips, daily, for the week or so since...
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2010+ 4Runner
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Charge System Voltage?
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Thanks for the input. I just re-checked it, and...
Thanks for the input. I just re-checked it, and got 14.12v. I will follow your advice and have the system checked ASAP. I'm not so concerened with her yapping, as with her safety. ;)
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2010+ 4Runner
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Charge System Voltage?
The Wifes' 2015 4Runner Trail got a new battery last week. After I charged/installed it, I put a volt meter across the terminals, with the engine running, and got ~13.4v. She had just pulled in, and...
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2016+ Tacomas
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2016 Tacoma Water Leak
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There was a vertical seam at the driver side...
There was a vertical seam at the driver side front corner of the firewall that was not caulked properly. Dealer repaired and replaced jute under carpet panel under warranty.
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95.5-2004 Tacomas & 96-2002 4Runners
03-23-2017, 07:48 AM
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How many miles on your 3.4L timing belt?
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Good idea to use all OEM parts. I paid a local...
Good idea to use all OEM parts. I paid a local shop to do the belt service on my '04 TRD Taco at 97K, due to a slow, crusty waterpump leak. I requested OEM parts and old parts returned for...
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2016+ Tacomas
02-23-2017, 07:10 AM
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2016 Tacoma Water Leak
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I'll probably wind up locating it myself. I've...
I'll probably wind up locating it myself. I've seen reports of leaking rear wall cab vents, but this water seems to be held on top of the foot well material. It seems to have a piece of thin plastic...
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2016+ Tacomas
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2016 Tacoma Water Leak
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2016 Tacoma Water Leak
Hey Guys,
I'm getting water inside on the drivers side. Pulled up my floor mat while cleaning the truck, and there was water collected at the front of the drivers footwell. The truck is parked...
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95.5-2004 Tacomas & 96-2002 4Runners
06-17-2016, 03:30 PM
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How many miles on your 3.4L timing belt?
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Thanks for posting. May be time to un-cross those...
Thanks for posting. May be time to un-cross those fingers and grab a wrench ;) . Haven't been here in a while, what's the record now?
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05-06-2013, 07:17 AM
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OEM 1st gen tacoma fender flares
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I have the flares from the '04 TRD that you see...
I have the flares from the '04 TRD that you see in my avatar, along with the wheels, bumpers etc. The flares are in very good shape-no tears, chips or deep scratches, but the not all the clips made...
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Items Wanted
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OEM 1st gen tacoma fender flares
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Still looking?
Still looking?
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95.5-2004 Tacomas & 96-2002 4Runners
04-17-2012, 01:26 PM
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How many miles on your 3.4L timing belt?
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Hey Guys, Thanks for posting up all the...
Hey Guys,
Thanks for posting up all the good info& pics. Very helpful, and with this data we can make some decisions on when we're comfortable doing this maintenance. Maybe for some of us, it'll...
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95.5-2004 Tacomas & 96-2002 4Runners
06-22-2011, 02:29 PM
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How many miles on your 3.4L timing belt?
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Been a while since I've been through this thread....
Been a while since I've been through this thread. My Taco just turned over 80K, so from what I'm seeing here I won't need to put a timing belt replacement on my "to do" list for a good while. As far...
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95.5-2004 Tacomas & 96-2002 4Runners
06-06-2009, 10:16 AM
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How many miles on your 3.4L timing belt?
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Hmmmm...I'm feeling pretty good about a 150K belt...
Hmmmm...I'm feeling pretty good about a 150K belt change interval on the 3.4L as long (keeping an eye out for water pump leaks):banger:
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95.5-2004 Tacomas & 96-2002 4Runners
06-06-2009, 06:14 AM
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How many miles on your 3.4L timing belt?
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I like the Bilstein HDs. Great all round...
I like the Bilstein HDs. Great all round performer and they last a loooong time.
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General Vehicle Related Topics (Non Year Related)
06-04-2009, 03:30 PM
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4Runner Dead
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Support the control arm so that you can pry...
Support the control arm so that you can pry upwards on the tire from underneath-a 2x4 3'-4' long would work well. If the joint is bad, you should see some play between the control arm and the spindle.
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