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Sulfur Smell from Toyota 4Runner

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Re: gcmello-V8 TSB [4rnr #707] by gcmello
Jul 07, 2004 (9:45 am)
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Replying to: 4rnr (Jun 24, 2004 7:04 pm)

Thanks for the TSB. I'd been away on vacation until today and hadn't had a chance to thank you earlier. I've had the work done--with a lot of hassle from the dealership (Newport RI). I won't bore you with the details.
I hope I won't experience any more sulfur fumes from my 2003 V-8 Sport.
 
Thanks again,
Gerry
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Update on the fixes by md4runnerman
Jul 07, 2004 (11:34 am)
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My toyota service dept. seems to have fixed the problems with the warning lights. If I am reading this invoice right, the check engine light had something to do with the 02 sensor heater control shorted against the body,......they repaired the wiring harness. The VSC Off/Trac warning lights were due to the Decel Sensor Undone. They recalibrated the Decel Sensor. I hope it lasts, I haven't driven much since coming home with the 4runner due to severe thunderstorms in my area. But everything seemed OK on the way home.
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Re: Sulfur V8 TSB Thank You by 4rnr
Jul 22, 2004 (9:58 pm)
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Replying to: gcmello (Jul 07, 2004 9:45 am)

Hey that's great news that the TSB worked out for you Gerry. I'll be on the lookout for any other TSB's Toyota may have regarding the 4 Gen 4 Runner and post them asap. Take care, 4rnr
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V8 Sulfur TSB: Thanks! by mojay
Aug 01, 2004 (1:26 pm)
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I took my 03 Ltd 4runner to my local dealer about the smell. He said Toyota stated it was a normal smell for the 4runner and showed me a TSB that stated it. I then pulled out the June 14th TSB and showed him that Toyota has issued a fix for the"normal smell" if a customer complains. He said they would only fix it if the warning light was on. I then showed him that the TSB says nothing about the warning light. He went to his manager and came back and said he would call me when the catalytic converter was in. THANK You All! Here's to a clean smelling ride!
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No News is Good News? by 4rnr
Aug 18, 2004 (11:50 am)
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Hey how are things re the sulfur smell repairs you guys? Since there have not been any posts for over 2 weeks I take it your 4 Runner's are operating perfectly? The reason I ask is on another forum there have been two reports that the smell has come back even after the TSB has been done.
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Re: No News is Good News? [4rnr] by md4runnerman
Aug 19, 2004 (9:57 am)
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Replying to: 4rnr (Aug 18, 2004 11:50 am)

Mine has been working just fine since it was serviced back in early July, no complaints.
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Re: No News is Good News? [md4runnerman] by 4rnr
Aug 20, 2004 (1:58 am)
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Replying to: md4runnerman (Aug 19, 2004 9:57 am)

Thanks for the update. I'm the guinea pig/first one at my dealership so hope everything goes well. Taking it in on Monday and will report back on how it worked out.
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Re: Purchased Borla System [highlander7] by spencergreens
Aug 20, 2004 (12:33 pm)
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Replying to: highlander7 (Dec 09, 2003 8:28 pm)

I have a 2004 4Runner Sport with a V8. The sulfer emission problem started at around 2,000 miles. I am now at 5,000, and the problem seems to get worse over time. Toyota will do nothing for me and has no recommendations.
 
What exactly is the Borla and where did you get it? Is it working for you? And where are you finding low sulfer grade fuel.
 
I love this truck, but the stink is killing me.
 
Any other recommendations or advice from anyone else with a 2004 V8?
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Re: Purchased Borla System [spencergreens] by md4runnerman
Aug 22, 2004 (9:11 am)
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Replying to: spencergreens (Aug 20, 2004 12:33 pm)

I don't understand toyota not doing anything or having no recommendations. Take them a print out of TSB EG020-04 and tell them to fix it.
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Re: Purchased Borla System [spencergreens] by neumie2000
Aug 23, 2004 (9:24 am)
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Replying to: spencergreens (Aug 20, 2004 12:33 pm)

I too have a 2004 V8 SR5. I noticed the smell and began to pay attention to where I purchased my gasoline. Sunoco ALWAYS stinks....however, my 4Runner has never had the same smell with Hess. I have no idea whether each of these companies actually puts different detergents or has different levels of sulfur in their gasoline...but it fixed the problem for me, so hopefully this will help you as well.

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