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Sulfur Smell from Toyota 4Runner

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#800 of 874 Re: Sulfur smell on other vehicles [tloke1] by neumie2000 [tloke1] by neumie2000

Aug 16, 2005 (4:43 am)

Replying to: tloke1 (Aug 15, 2005 6:49 pm)
A recent quote of yours:
 
"4Runners are about as bulletproof as a tin can. While they have enjoyed above average reliability ratings in the past that has slipped in recent years. The new 4Runners have been plagued with problems, many of which have been difficult to resolve. These have not just been for the new 2003 model year, the same issues have carried over for 2004 and 2005. The way Toyota addresses vehicle problems I'm sure you'll see the same for 2006."
 
Any other questions?

#801 of 874 Re: Sulfur smell on other vehicles [tloke1] by neumie2000 [tloke1] by neumi by tloke1

Aug 16, 2005 (5:40 pm)

"Any other questions?"
 
ONE other post does not constitute "bashing the 4Runner for months". And I do not consider posting the truth as "bashing". The new 4Runner has had more than its share of issues and is far from as reliable of a vehilce that some owners would like you to believe. What is frustrating is the fact that Toyota is not doing all that they can to resolve the problems.You can pretty much count on the fact that 2006 owners will be dealing with the sulfur issue.

#802 of 874 Re: Sulfur smell on other vehicles [tloke1] by neumie2000 [tloke1] by neumi [tloke1] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Aug 16, 2005 (6:29 pm)

Replying to: tloke1 (Aug 16, 2005 5:40 pm)
Okay, let's stop the bickering. If you don't own a 4Runner, you may wish to participate in a forum dedicated to your own type of car. Peace please or I'll have to intervene. Last warning on this one.
 
thanks
 
Shifty the Host

#803 of 874 I got mine fixed early on by md4runnerman

Aug 19, 2005 (9:14 am)

When I noticed the smell on my new Limited V*8 2004 4Runner, I took it to the local dealer in Westminster MD, mentioned the TSB on it, and they corrected it for free. I don't know what the problem is with some of your Toyota dealers not wanting to fix it free. BTW, no problems since it was fixed in June 2004.
 
PS. I used to own a Jeep Grand Cherokee. I now own the 4Runner mentioned. I am much happier with the 4Runner. The Jeep made me worried everytime I drove it. Not a very smooth ride compared to Toyota, and the engine is too loud.

#804 of 874 I got mine fixed early on by md4runnerman by tloke1

Aug 21, 2005 (10:45 pm)

For many owners, the solution is not as simple as just performing the TSB. If that were the case you would not have people invoking the lemon law to get rid of their 4Runners. While the TSB has solved the issue for some, for hundreds (or thousands?) of others it has not. In addition, models that were manufactured after the TSB was issued still exhibited the problem, proof that Toyota has not taken care of it like they should have a long time ago. So far, all 3 model years of the new gen 4Runner have had the sulfur problem.
 
For owners who have the sulfur problem, if your dealer does not seem to want to help solve the issue and wants to brush it aside, try another local dealer if one is nearby. Some dealers are a lot more helpful than others. Remember that you do NOT have to have warranty work performed where you bought the vehicle, ANY Toyota dealer can perform warranty work.
 

#805 of 874 Re: Long or Short Term damage? [mah1] by messiasg

Aug 24, 2005 (4:08 pm)

Replying to: mah1 (Jul 03, 2005 10:33 am)
I have a 2003 4 Runner and I never had the Sulfer Smell. But when I had my back window down, I did notice a strange smell and knew it came from my tail pipe (the 4 Runner, not my tail pip) so i just rolled up the back window. I had the same problem with a pick up truck i had with a shell on it and i opend the back window. One thing i did notice was a rubber/oil burning smell coming from the back wheels. It was only some times, not all ways. Mostly when the VSC came on.
 
Also, does anyone know when to change the timing belt on the 03 4 Runners. the manual didnt state anything and it only say's to change the belt on the V8 at 90k
Called the dealer and they said it should be changed at 60K to 90K. Does any one know the exact milage or if it needs to be changed.
 
BTW has anybody looked at the 03 owners manual. Man, its realy bad.
 

#806 of 874 Re: I got mine fixed early on [md4runnerman] by wulffman1

Sep 23, 2005 (11:31 am)

Replying to: md4runnerman (Aug 19, 2005 9:14 am)
I also used to own a Jeep GC before my 4Runner, actually only have the Jeep for 1 year and couldnt take it anymore, after a passenger window collapsed and the transmission was taken out for the 2nd time I lost my nerve at traded it in on a 2005 4Runner.
I also have the sulphur issue and the tsb I got says nothing about a fix, just that lead contents in fuel have changed, and so I am in the process of trying different fuels, funny no matter how hard I drove the Jeep I could still drive with the windows open.

#807 of 874 Re: Arbitration Hearing complete [yobow1] by rhett3

Nov 07, 2005 (10:07 am)

Replying to: yobow1 (Nov 17, 2004 2:07 pm)
I own A 2005 v6 SR5. I bought at the end of July 2005 I also have that Sulfur Odor. Should I contact a Lemon Law Lawyer? Dealership is telling me to put better gas in it and also it is still in the break in period. Brian

#808 of 874 Re: Sulfur from 2003 4Runner [bob443] by cfd fireman

Nov 11, 2005 (1:39 pm)

Replying to: bob443 (Jul 09, 2003 7:18 am)
Here is the service bulletin copy it and take back to dealer with you.EXCESSIVE SULFUR DIOXIDE ODOR
Models:
’03 – ’04 4Runner (2UZ–FE)
Technical Service
BULLETIN
June 14, 2004
Some customers may complain of excessive sulfur dioxide odor on 2003–2004
model year 4Runner (2UZ–FE) vehicles under the following conditions:
�� Stop and go driving.
�� Heavy acceleration.
In order to reduce the sulfur dioxide odor, the Electronic Control Module (ECM)
(SAE term: Powertrain Control Module/PCM) fuel cut control logic has been modified and
a new catalyst is provided. Follow the repair procedure to reflash the ECM and replace
the catalytic converter assembly.
NOTE:
For more complete understanding of the root cause, refer to TSB No. EG003–03
“Sulfur Odor From Exhaust,” dated February 24, 2003.
�� 2003 – 2004 model year 4Runner vehicles equipped with the 2UZ–FE engine
produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown below.
MODEL PLANT DRIVETRAIN PRODUCTION CHANGE EFFECTIVE VIN
Tahara
V8 2WD JTEZT##R#40016279
4Runner
V8 4WD JTEBT##R#40037525
Hino
V8 2WD JTEZT##R#48004215
V8 4WD JTEBT##R#48015016
OP CODE DESCRIPTION TIME OFP T1 T2
EG4004 Recalibrate ECM (PCM) Engine 0.8
17410 50360 60 99
Combo A R & R Catalytic Converter Assembly 0.2
17410–Applicable Warranty*:
This repair is covered under the Toyota Specified Major Emission Control Component
Warranty. This warranty is in effect for 96 months or 80,000 miles, whichever occurs
first, from the vehicle’s in-service date.
* Warranty application is limited to correction of a problem based upon a customer’s specific complaint.
ENGINE
Introduction
Applicable
Vehicles
Production
Change
Information
Warranty
Information

#809 of 874 Re: Arbitration Hearing complete [rhett3] by cfd fireman

Nov 11, 2005 (1:43 pm)

Replying to: rhett3 (Nov 07, 2005 10:07 am)
EXCESSIVE SULFUR DIOXIDE ODOR
Models:
’03 – ’04 4Runner (2UZ–FE)
Technical Service
BULLETIN
June 14, 2004
Some customers may complain of excessive sulfur dioxide odor on 2003–2004
model year 4Runner (2UZ–FE) vehicles under the following conditions:
�� Stop and go driving.
�� Heavy acceleration.
In order to reduce the sulfur dioxide odor, the Electronic Control Module (ECM)
(SAE term: Powertrain Control Module/PCM) fuel cut control logic has been modified and
a new catalyst is provided. Follow the repair procedure to reflash the ECM and replace
the catalytic converter assembly.
NOTE:
For more complete understanding of the root cause, refer to TSB No. EG003–03
“Sulfur Odor From Exhaust,” dated February 24, 2003.
�� 2003 – 2004 model year 4Runner vehicles equipped with the 2UZ–FE engine
produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown below.
MODEL PLANT DRIVETRAIN PRODUCTION CHANGE EFFECTIVE VIN
Tahara
V8 2WD JTEZT##R#40016279
4Runner
V8 4WD JTEBT##R#40037525
Hino
V8 2WD JTEZT##R#48004215
V8 4WD JTEBT##R#48015016
OP CODE DESCRIPTION TIME OFP T1 T2
EG4004 Recalibrate ECM (PCM) Engine 0.8
17410 50360 60 99
Combo A R & R Catalytic Converter Assembly 0.2
17410–Applicable Warranty*:
This repair is covered under the Toyota Specified Major Emission Control Component
Warranty. This warranty is in effect for 96 months or 80,000 miles, whichever occurs
first, from the vehicle’s in-service date.
* Warranty application is limited to correction of a problem based upon a customer’s specific complaint.
ENGINE
Introduction
Applicable
Vehicles
Production
Change
Information
Warranty
Information

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