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#1543 of 2501 Re: 90' 4-Runner Front Shock [calviny] by canddmeyer Jan 22, 2006 (8:45 pm)
Replying to: calviny (Jan 22, 2006 5:58 pm) Squirt or pour a tiny bit of oil over the nut end. Let soak overnight to allow the oil to penetrate the grooves if it can. Then try to remove again. Good luck.   If that don't work, there are still many options, but start with that as it will work most of the time. Also, make sure the bolt isn't spinning while you're trying to remove the nut. If it does spin, then use another wrench to stabilize the bolt, but be careful of any brake lines or other things that the wrench may come in contact with.
#1544 of 2501 4HI mode all the time by black_tulip Jan 23, 2006 (12:09 pm)
I have a '05 SR5 4WD. Based on the discussion here, I thought it was perfectly OK to leave the truck in 4 HI mode all the time. But, this morning, when I took it in for an oil change, the service advisor stated that I was damaging the drive train by doing that. We could not get into details as it was early morning and he was quite busy. Is he right? Replies to this message: canddmeyer (Jan 23, 2006 1:06 pm) 2toyotas (Jan 23, 2006 7:45 pm)
#1545 of 2501 Re: 4HI mode all the time [black_tulip] by canddmeyer Jan 23, 2006 (1:06 pm)
Replying to: black_tulip (Jan 23, 2006 12:09 pm) As long as it's unlocked, it's perfectly fine. I've done it since I bought it new. FWIW, my dealer made the same complaint. I suspect they either know something Toyota isn't telling 4Runner owners, or they don't know the functionality of the vehicle. Replies to this message: 2toyotas (Jan 23, 2006 7:45 pm)
#1546 of 2501 Re: 4HI mode all the time [canddmeyer] by 2toyotas Jan 23, 2006 (7:45 pm)
Replying to: canddmeyer (Jan 23, 2006 1:06 pm) The dealers just don't know what they are talking about on this issue. The only difference between the V6 system and the V8 system is the option for 2WD on the V6, other than that they are identical. Toyota gave it the 2WD option because they figured someone buying a V6 would be looking for better gas mileage, so they gave it a 2WD option to increase it a little more. When it is in 4WD unlocked, it is in the same mode the V8 is in all the time. You should call the service manager and ask him why it is not good to run it in 4WD. It is very bad that the service departments don't know how these trucks work, because they probably scare a lot of people.
#1547 of 2501 Double-decker system by david49 Jan 27, 2006 (7:41 am)
Can the double-decker system lay flat and/or be removed.Thinking of a 06 limited. Replies to this message: neumie2000 (Jan 27, 2006 10:49 am) viper07 (Feb 17, 2006 6:13 pm) akrebs (Jan 31, 2006 10:15 am)
#1548 of 2501 Re: Double-decker system [david49] by neumie2000 Jan 27, 2006 (10:49 am)
Replying to: david49 (Jan 27, 2006 7:41 am) The answer, I believe, is both. I have a 2004 SR5, and the system does fold flat when the extra "shelf" is not needed. The fact that this is an option leads me to believe that it can be removed, although I'm not sure why one would want/need to since it folds flat. Hope this helps! Replies to this message: viper07 (Feb 17, 2006 6:13 pm)
#1549 of 2501 Dimmed auto climate control lcd by rey187 Jan 30, 2006 (11:40 am)
Any one have any expierience with dimming LCD in their auto climate control or know if you can change the lights it is in a 99 Runner Limited. It is only at night when lights are on so i am assuming it is an illumination light or something. Its only backlight on the screen the lights on the knobs are still bright.   Thanks Replies to this message: drex1 (Feb 03, 2006 3:49 am) rey187 (Feb 14, 2006 12:55 pm) drex1 (Feb 16, 2006 6:10 pm)
#1550 of 2501 Re: Double-decker system [david49] by akrebs Jan 31, 2006 (10:15 am)
Replying to: david49 (Jan 27, 2006 7:41 am) In the 2005 Limited, the shelf can be flattened and/or removed.
#1551 of 2501 Sulphur Smell TSB by sikka50 Feb 02, 2006 (7:20 pm)
I remember reading several threads about Sulphur smell from 03+ 4runners. There is a TSB out for this smell. Users can find it by going to http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/tsb/results.cfm   TSB #04405 (at some sites it is EG044-05) NHTSA #10016963
#1552 of 2501 Re: Dimmed auto climate control lcd [rey187] by drex1 Feb 03, 2006 (3:49 am)
Replying to: rey187 (Jan 30, 2006 11:40 am) I have been researching a similar problem where my auto climate display is dim on one side. I have yet to tackle this, but according to the manual, you have to remove the AC control panel (removing 2 screws and 4 claws). Once you remove the face of the AC control panel you should be able to change out the bulbs. Replies to this message: rey187 (Feb 14, 2006 12:55 pm) drex1 (Feb 16, 2006 6:10 pm)

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