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#717 of 862 Re: Sulfur V8 TSB Thank You by 4rnr Jul 22, 2004 (9:58 pm)
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
#718 of 862 V8 Sulfur TSB: Thanks! by mojay Aug 01, 2004 (1:26 pm)
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!
#719 of 862 No News is Good News? by 4rnr Aug 18, 2004 (11:50 am)
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. Replies to this message: md4runnerman (Aug 19, 2004 9:57 am) 4rnr (Aug 20, 2004 1:58 am) biyo (Oct 12, 2004 8:30 pm)
#720 of 862 Re: No News is Good News? [4rnr] by md4runnerman Aug 19, 2004 (9:57 am)
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. Replies to this message: 4rnr (Aug 20, 2004 1:58 am) biyo (Oct 12, 2004 8:30 pm)
#721 of 862 Re: No News is Good News? [md4runnerman] by 4rnr Aug 20, 2004 (1:58 am)
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.
#722 of 862 Re: Purchased Borla System [highlander7] by spencergreens Aug 20, 2004 (12:33 pm)
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? Replies to this message: md4runnerman (Aug 22, 2004 9:11 am) neumie2000 (Aug 23, 2004 9:24 am) spencergreens (Aug 24, 2004 9:40 am) neumie2000 (Aug 25, 2004 1:25 pm) biyo (Oct 15, 2004 7:02 pm) neumie2000 (Dec 06, 2004 6:02 am) biyo (Oct 13, 2004 6:28 am)
#723 of 862 Re: Purchased Borla System [spencergreens] by md4runnerman Aug 22, 2004 (9:11 am)
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.
#724 of 862 Re: Purchased Borla System [spencergreens] by neumie2000 Aug 23, 2004 (9:24 am)
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. Replies to this message: spencergreens (Aug 24, 2004 9:40 am) neumie2000 (Aug 25, 2004 1:25 pm) biyo (Oct 15, 2004 7:02 pm) neumie2000 (Dec 06, 2004 6:02 am)
#725 of 862 It's Fixed!! by 4rnr Aug 23, 2004 (11:36 pm)
Finally the sulfur smell has been cured after having the TSB done. I tried everything I could to reproduce the smell to no avail. The real stink was raised when I went to pick up the 'Runner and the service manager told me that it was ILLEGAL(HUH?) for me to have a copy of the TSB. Guess he's never heard of the internet!!
#726 of 862 Re: Purchased Borla System [neumie2000] by spencergreens Aug 24, 2004 (9:40 am)
Replying to: neumie2000 (Aug 23, 2004 9:24 am) Toyota finally relented after I took the sales manager the TSB pertaining to the V8. The car is currently at the dealership having the work done, so hopefully that will fix the problem. They also made the poor service manager apologize to me! Still, I find it remarkable that any consumer has to go to all of this trouble to get something done. Not everyone has internet access. So, I still plan to file a complaint with the state consumer protection agency regarding my dealership   I have purchased gas in 3 states, including at Hess dealerships, so it may just be a matter of time before your vehicle starts have the problem regardless. Mostly, mine was always worse in a lot of stop and go driving. I definitely recommend that you go ahead and ask Toyota to make the fix anyhow. The more people that do this, the more likely that the TSB will become an overall recall and all consumers can benefit without jumping through a thousand hoops. Replies to this message: neumie2000 (Aug 25, 2004 1:25 pm)

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