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#21 of 2501 klaudnyc by oscarz2 Oct 01, 2003 (7:32 pm)
That buzz is not normal. I test drove several 4runners and none of them did it, except the one I bought of course and I only noticed the buzzing the following day. I'm certain that if they all did it, it would be driving people batty, like the sulfur issue.   At any rate, they replaced the master cylinder assembly and there is no more buzz at all, not even during startup.   However, there is a faint (intermittent) "pop" or "snap" that I can feel in the brake pedal every few times I brake. Don't know if this is what your mechanic was referring to but it annoys me. I'm taking the car in tomorrow for this and vibration in the steering wheel at freeway speeds. It used to have a shimmy but they rebalanced wheels and that took care of the shimmy but there's still a vibration.   I feel your pain. Replies to this message: aurn (Oct 11, 2005 9:53 pm) tmormile (Jan 04, 2006 7:33 am)
#22 of 2501 Paint Color With Problem by 69mach1 Oct 02, 2003 (5:21 am)
My 2003 Sport is Stratosphere Mica with paint debris on the hood and roof. Debris on hood and roof is about the size of a sand grain.
#23 of 2501 X-Reas System by 69mach1 Oct 02, 2003 (5:42 am)
My 2003 Sport has the X-Reas System, but to me the vehicle doesn't handle very well. It really leans in the corners and becomes a handfull if you drive too fast. Any body with similar experiences, how about ditching the shocks and putting on KYB's?
#24 of 2501 69Mach1 by pat84 Oct 02, 2003 (6:06 am)
What speeds are hitting in the corners. I have the same vehicle and I'd rate it as extremely solid in handling, even in the corners. You may have a leaking shock.
#25 of 2501 69mach1 by rogers12 Oct 02, 2003 (7:01 am)
Sounds like your truck is not handling properly. Assuming it is under warranty, bring it to a dealer and have them look at it. Get it handling like it should before you decide to spend money on aftermarket shocks.   (Sorry pat84 - didn't see your post.)
#26 of 2501 17-in Wheels by rogers12 Oct 02, 2003 (7:05 am)
Anyone know if the optional 17-in wheels will fit on a 3rd generation 4-Runner without modification?
#27 of 2501 Gear slipping by deloid Oct 02, 2003 (11:40 am)
Twice now I have been in park (motor running) on a slight uphill. When I shift to drive and transfer my foot from the brake to the accelerator pedal the car slips backwards and makes a grinding noise below me (transmission area). The fix was braking then trying again immediately afterward.   called the service dealer who said its the first he has heard of this and since their were no alarms or lights it was probably a gear slipping. He also said that to fix it he would have to replicate the problem. I have had difficulty in replicating the problem myself....ideas?   Dean
#28 of 2501 Gear slipping? Maybe it's HAC operating by corancher Oct 02, 2003 (12:00 pm)
deloid, I think you may have (by rolling backwards when the transmission is in drive, if I remember correctly) inadvertently activated the "Hill Start Assist Control" function. If so, you should probably have heard some buzzing from the vicinity of the dashboard/firewall, and would have seen an indicator light in the dash. The feature is apparently using the ABS hardware to do its job.   I've accidentally done this a time or two myself, and it's an odd feeling if you're not expecting it. Frankly, I don't remember the details of the feature, but it's covered in the manual. I'm sure it's useful in some situations, but I havent' actually needed it yet. Replies to this message: ilumn8 (Jun 22, 2005 10:09 pm)
#29 of 2501 2003 4 Runner Windshield Replacement by Galileo757 Oct 02, 2003 (12:45 pm)
Does anyone have any information on how to remove a 2003 4 Runner Windshield with electrochromic/compass rear view mirror? I just received a stone chip on the windshield and the auto glass company will replace it tomorrow, just in case they are not familiar in removing the trim and the wiring connection from the electrochromic/compass rear view mirror. The rear view mirror looks like it is part of the windshield, just need info on the trim around the rear view mirror and the wiring connections. Thanks!
#30 of 2501 rogers12 by nippononly Oct 02, 2003 (12:49 pm)
check out tirerack.com or other sources to see if the offset and bolt pattern are the same - I believe it is the same on the third gen as on the second, which has an offset of 8 (I have one).   There is plenty of clearance in the wheel wells, so that should not be the problem if there is one. I have seen lots of third gens with oversize tires on them without lift.   Don't forget, if you put on the 17s, you will be reducing the torque you can put to the ground. You might be a candidate for consideration of installing the S/C.

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