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SUVs Toyota 4Runner Sulfur Smell from Toyota 4Runner
862 messages, Last post on Aug 20, 2009 at 3:48 PM
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Replying to: my4 (Nov 03, 2006 9:06 am) EG020-04, EXCESSIVE SULFUR DIOXIDE ODOR, 2003 – 2004 model year 4Runner vehicles equipped with the 2UZ–FE engine produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs listed (see the TSB for the VIN #'s). see message 808. Factually, Toyota had issues with a number of models with CAT Convertors that were probably defective. Good luck.
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Replying to: user777 (Jan 25, 2007 9:40 am)
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Replying to: consumer14 (Jan 25, 2007 11:26 am) did you do this BEFORE the new cat was available? replacing it with the same CAT and just doing a reprogramming probably wouldn't help. did you try taking it to another dealership? because the new P/N covertor and the reprogram should have helped you. |
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Is there a VIN search I can do? Driving with the windows down is tough in MI when it is 20 degrees out. thx. |
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I have an automatic 2006 Sport Edition 4 Runner. Most time when I shift the gear to drive, the transmission takes awhile to engage; It's let driving a manual when you're trying to push the gas and it just sits there until you release the clutch then all of the sudden (4-6 seconds later) the transmission catches. It's been a year since I have the car and it is happening more often and now takes even longer for the transmission to engage. I had this problem ever since I bought the car a year ago. Every time I take to the dealership, a mechanic will drive the vehicle and he does not see or feel the problem. They plug a computer to it and get no reading. It's getting very frustrating because friends who ride with me are experiencing the problem and the dealership don't. Not sure what to do or if anyone else is experiencing this as well. Sounds like I have a bad transmission but cannot prove it.
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Replying to: logans (May 02, 2007 11:00 am) it's also possible you have a lazy / slow solenoid valve assembly which controls where the fluid is ported. my thinking is. they won't replace that for you? have you brought it to another dealership? should be a warranty item right? i feel for ya. |
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I have a 2008 4Runner and I get the sulfur smell mostly when I drive with my sunroof and rear window open. I am now getting the smell when using the defroster. Toyota dealer told me there is nothing they can do about this, they are aware it is happening but there is no fix. Service manager told me to "just drive with the windows up"! I refuse to alter my ways of utilizing the features of this vehicle and my comfort just to make it easier on the dealer!
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I see from the previous post that this is not the first time Toyota has had a problem with their CC's. I bought a new (08) toyota 4runner Limited V8 in March with 13 miles, now has about 11K. She had her first oil change after 5000 miles (as recommended by the dealer) then a month or two later I noticed something strange. When I go from slow to fast at a moderate pace (passing cars, cruise control engaging on a hill, merging from off ramps onto highways, etc.) I get a foul stench inside my car that smells like a mix of ammonia and sulfur. For those who are really quick you put those together to equal pee and poopie. The smell is terribly strong at first then eventually goes away.....until I need to accelerate quickly again. I have tried various scenarios like accelerating with the AC and the re-circulate on and accelerating with the AC on and the re-circulation off. I have also tried both previously mentioned methods with the AC off. Windows open, windows closed, you name it..I've tried it. I mentioned it to my mechanic before her recent 10,000 oil change, when I picked her up he said everything he checked the exhaust and everything was okay. Has anyone had any luck having the dealers remedy this since the last post? I'm due for an inspection in September, if I point my mechanic in the right direction, he sees a problem, is there a chance it won't pass? If it does, I was planning on bringin the failure slip to the dealer. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!! |
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Replying to: des19554 (Mar 09, 2009 1:09 pm) good luck with resolving the problem. |
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