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#11 of 2501 Stereo/Speaker Wiring Issues by pep420 Sep 27, 2003 (9:35 am)
I recently bought a 1988 4Runner and replaced the stock stereo with my own personal cd deck (aiwa 517). however, i've been having problems with wires shorting out the fuse box, which is causing my tail lights/parking lights not to work. the problem has been narrowed down to my stereo and the wires that were originally connected to the stock deck. ultimately, i'm curious if anyone might know the color codes for those wires so that i can figure out exactly which wire is actually causing the short that is blowing the fuse. thanks.
#12 of 2501 Headliner Rattle by b1rd0g Sep 27, 2003 (9:58 am)
I had the headliner rattle. First time I brought it in for service they placed some foam tape in the most ridiculous places and said it was fixed. It wasn't. The second time, a regional rep worked on it...and fixed it. Don't know what he did though. When I asked, I got the "deer in headlights" look from the service mgr. Shortly afterward, my sunroof BROKE! The plastic guides jammed and prevented the sunroof from closing. Good thing it wasn't raining. They fixed that as well.   I now have a creaking sound coming from the right side rear passenger area. Can't figure that one out.
#13 of 2501 Rear Passenger Side Area Noise by john609 Sep 29, 2003 (5:08 pm)
We have an 03/V6 Ltd. We too have a creaking noise or popping sound that seems to originate behind the seat or under it. With only 1100 miles, I am trying to avoid a dealer "technician" performing a science fair project on it.   If it helps, no one has even ridden in the back seat yet (i.e. no kid toys, etc...). Thanks in advance.
#14 of 2501 Paint problems anyone? by meyersej Sep 29, 2003 (5:34 pm)
I just noticed this weekend that the paint on the roof of my 03 (built in July) is starting to crack. It's barely noticable and you have to look very closely to see it, but it appears that the clear coat is cracking/fracturing. I found one other person on another discussion forum that had a similar problem. Anyone else having this problem or do I have an isolated defect? Replies to this message: grnwtrs (Dec 09, 2005 1:28 pm) freaking102 (Dec 09, 2005 5:05 pm) grnwtrs (Dec 10, 2005 10:24 am) and 2 more... kcwin1 (Feb 09, 2006 7:19 am) and 3 more...
#15 of 2501 Paint Problems by 69mach1 Sep 30, 2003 (5:49 am)
No cracks in clearcoat, but I've found debris in the paint on the hood and roof.
#16 of 2501 Rattle in right rear area AKA headliner by toyotacub Sep 30, 2003 (8:31 am)
I had the same problem, A rattle in the back right area of my 03limited First i thought it was the headliner but later found it to be caused by the second shelf in the rear cargo area. there is a pivit joint that allows the shelf to lift and be put in place, In this joint there is a spacer that is allowed to slide and rattle, if you put a C clamp in next to the spacer that adds just enough space to keep the thing from rattling. I did this on both sides and havent haD a problem since.
#17 of 2501 john609 by terrafirma Sep 30, 2003 (11:37 am)
The noise is from a loose rear seat latch (the latch that you release to fold the seats down)   It is loose on one side and an easy fix for the dealer. A couple people mentioned this and fix. Or if you want to avoid the dealer, they have wrapped a strip of electrical tape around the metal U-hook and the noise disappeared.
#18 of 2501 Experience at the Toyota dealer & Pedal vibration by klaudnyc Oct 01, 2003 (10:23 am)
I took my 2003 4Runner SE to the service department of the same dealership where I purchased it two months ago (Hempstead, NY). I go in at 8:30 am and ask them to: 1) Change the oil 2) Fix rattle in sunroof 3) Fix brake pedal vibration (ref: Oscar)   Pop quiz: Which one was completed in 5 hours? Just (1)   I offer to provide the TSB# for the sunroof, but the assistant service manager vehemently refuses. Well, 1:00 PM rolls around and they can't find the correct TSB on their own. After I provide them with the correct #, they tell it will be an all-day job and I have to come back.   As for the brake pedal vibration; the mechanic personally explains to me that the brake system on this particular vehicle has a hydraulic system that automatically re-pressurizes the brake lines every few pumps. That vibration I feel is the system pressurizing itself. Sounds plausible to me so I leave it at that.   Oscar, you wrote about a similar problem that required the master cylinder to be changed. Let me confirm the condition: The vibration is a soft buzz that lasts for a few seconds, regardless if you're braking hard or soft, and even occurs when you are stopped. It occurs almost every other braking and is completely independent of road conditions. Is this correct? I refuse to believe this is normal.
#19 of 2501 moon roof rattle by chetdude Oct 01, 2003 (2:51 pm)
I too have that annoying moon roof rattle in my 03 Limited. After downloading the TSB fix, I too fear a "science fair" project by a mechanic. If anyone knows how to short-circuit this with toyota for a dependable fix, please advise. It's very annoyng
#20 of 2501 Paint Problems by john609 Oct 01, 2003 (6:30 pm)
What paint color(s) were involved in the clear coat & paint problems in messages #14 & #15? Replies to this message: freeflight (Aug 19, 2004 9:53 pm)

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