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#61 of 2067 problems, problems: rocking by jbousquin May 08, 2001 (10:58 am)
Webbd -- My truck rocks, too! Literally, from side to side, while I'm going down the highway. Did you ever get this fixed? Ever figure out what caused it?
#62 of 2067 Blinking lights by ebbgreatdane May 08, 2001 (1:31 pm)
You should get your brake light checked out. This light will go on if your brake fluid is low and/or the parking brake is malfunctioning (or not disengaging). Check your brake fluid. If it's low you could need a brake job or simply add more fluid.   As your pads wear down, the pistons in your calipers must extend out farther to apply the brakes. As the pistons extend farther, they draw more fluid into the lines bringing the fluid level down in the Master cylinder. Now it could also be you have a fluid leak. Either way, have your brakes checked.   The passenger seat belt wire is usually on the female buckle and passes under the passenger seat. You may want to check the passenger door jam button as well and make sure it's not stuck (press it a few times with the drive door closed and make sure the interior lights go off, etc).   '99 You say? Isn't it still under warranty?   I would complain a little.   John
#63 of 2067 Bad Auto Tranny 2001 Prerunner by pooh001 May 09, 2001 (10:42 am)
Has anyone had a similar experience? 2001 Prerunner sr5 v6 automatic transmision   At 1800 miles I make a brief highway trip (20 miles). I make a stop and then continue for about 5 miles. When I slow to an idle to make my turn the engine noisily clunks and dies (much the same as a standard would if I had not downshifted). When I start it up again It runs fine in Park and Neutral but as soon as its placed in gear (any gear including reverse) it clunks and dies as if it is stuck in too high a gear to take off.   After towing it in to the dealer the mechanic witnesses this problem once but it goes away once he gets it into the bay. With no problem left to fix it gets turned back over to me like a ticking time bomb.   Fast forward to 5000 miles. I go on an extended higway trip (150 miles) I stop for gas, get back on the road and have no problems. 60 miles later when I exit and slow to an idle... Bingo! same old problem.   Towed it to a dealer (this time out of state)and they are convinced it is the Torque Converter. After they change it ...No Joy!   Final result is the Transmision has been replaced and so far so good. I'm just curious if this has been seen before. Thanks for the input!
#64 of 2067 Cruise Control by tisteve May 09, 2001 (1:25 pm)
I have the cruise on a '99 Tacoma Ext Cab, manual with the 2.7 liter four. My cruise works great. I have had other cars where the cruise started to fade and not engage properly or hold a steady speed. I have found the cruise on my truck to be exceptionally sharp in operation. It engages immediately and adjusts up or down in 1-2 mile increments with just a quick push of the lever. It's one of the best cruises I have ever had. So, I would not except any poor performance from this particular cruise at all. I'd ask them to replace the whole thing.
#65 of 2067 Pooh...You had an adventure... by ebbgreatdane May 09, 2001 (1:52 pm)
But I haven't heard of that one before. In reading what you posted I would have guessed a faulty torque converter. I could also have been any number of linkages that engage the converter as well that would either not allow it disengage to change gears or engage in the proper gear.   Sounds like the first dealer gave you the shaft. Hopefully they re-imbursed you for your towing charges (if not you might try the regional Toyota service rep - your local dealer can tell you who that is). I would imagine the dealer the 3rd time around did what anyone would do. $5000 to troubleshoot and fix the problem or faulty part....or by a new tranny from Toyota for $3000 and install it. Simple math...   You may want to confirm that the new tranny warranty is warranted for replacement for at least one year and after that covered under your new car warranty. If enough people have this problem, Toyota should issue a TSB (Technical Service Bulletin) but that assumes that enough people have this problem and complain about it. Maybe you do some constructive griping for your fellow Taco owners. : )   John
#66 of 2067 Check the Maintenance section.... by ebbgreatdane May 09, 2001 (1:55 pm)
As well. Maybe you'll get a hit there for tranny issues???   John
#67 of 2067 Thanks, ebbgreatdance by pooh001 May 10, 2001 (11:33 am)
I have opened a case # with the customer relations people: 1-800-331-4331. Hopefully a record of incidents (by type) is kept in some master database.   Thanks for the suggestions
#68 of 2067 99 Prerunner by byrne6 May 16, 2001 (10:05 am)
Has evanspa5 #54 found a solution to the loud clunk problem? I have the same problem with my 99 Prerunner with no resolution from 4 different dealers in Southern California. (Longo, Hamer, Frontier and Hollywood Toyota) I purchased this truck new 2 years ago. The problem started about a year later. When coming to a stop or taking your foot off the brake there is a jolt. Any other suggestions?
#69 of 2067 noisy lifters by wc44 May 16, 2001 (11:43 am)
Was interested to hear janeliz444's question regarding noisy lifters and disappointed that nobody responded. Maybe that means it's not a common problem but I have it too although my engine's a V6. Started after about 100,000 km though, and not dependent on oil quantity or quality. At first, when very cold I'd hear one noisy lifter which would go away once the engine was warm. Now at 140,000 km, I still hear the noisy lifter first thing in the morning but it still goes away when warmed up. This engine does seem a bit noisier than a friend's 97 Tacoma with a bit more mileage but otherwise it runs fine. Are we alone in having these noisy engines? Should we be worried?   Otherwise, I've had to replace seals in the rear end but in general I'm pretty happy with the truck. I use it for highway and logging road travel mostly with some off-roading. It's a 5 speed so the only clunking I've heard is that terrible air-driven four-wheel-drive engagement system. I can be much easier on the drivetrain with my arm than that thing but I haven't heard of anyone breaking a U-joint or gear yet (or have they?). I'm a long time Toyota 4x4 user (great performance and longevity from my early 80's pickups) and sad to hear about declining quality of 2000+s. Dare I suggest it might have something to do with where they are now being made?
#70 of 2067 Re:Bad Auto Tranny 2001 Prerunner by valky May 16, 2001 (5:03 pm)
Pooh001,   The problem with your transmission may be the lock-up portion of the torque converter not dis-engaging. I have seen this many times in early 90's GM cars. Everytime the problem has been a faulty torque converter lock-up solenoid. I suspect that this is a fluke, probably just a bad solenoid. I believe that Toyota replaced the transmission because they felt it was cheaper than spending the time to fully and completely diagnose the problem. I don't expect you to have anymore problems. Hope this helps. Valky

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