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#2421 of 2501 Re: Vibration in Roof of 04 4Runner [canddmeyer] by 05_4R_owner Jan 05, 2009 (5:03 am)
Replying to: canddmeyer (Jan 04, 2009 9:06 pm) Yeah, I would check the roof rack first. For my 05 model, there is a sticker on the rack saying the quietest position for the cross bars. I don't know you have such sticker. If not, check with someone who has 05 model and try to adjust according to it. And I would make sure the screws of the cross bars are tight.   Good luck.......
#2422 of 2501 1993 4Runner won't go in reverse when cold. by nvntr Jan 20, 2009 (6:07 am)
Hello:   My '93 4Runner has been slow getting into reverse when cold. This has been ongoing for the past year. Sometimes it just takes a few seconds, and then it locks in and goes in reverse.   Yesterday, it wouldn't go into reverse at all. I took it to the mechanic, and he said the transmission needed to be replaced with a used one, at a minimum cost of $1,100.00. OUCH!   A few hours later, I was driving it, and it started going into reverse again.   Anyone have any ideas where the problem might be, and do I really need to replace the transmission?   Thanks in advance for your help! Replies to this message: julietj (Jan 20, 2009 7:35 am)
#2423 of 2501 Re: 1993 4Runner won't go in reverse when cold. [nvntr] by julietj Jan 20, 2009 (7:35 am)
Replying to: nvntr (Jan 20, 2009 6:07 am) Get a second opinion! And a third if you have to. I've heard of this happening, and having it solved with a transmission flush, or that it was because of an issue with the neutral safety switch, or the vacuum hoses, or that it continued to happen even after a new transmission was installed. It's too big of a deal to go with the first mechanic's advice to replace the entire transmission.
#2424 of 2501 1990 4Runner 4x4 Front wheel area grinding noise by oib622 Jan 20, 2009 (6:28 pm)
There is a grinding noise, sounds like it is from the front wheel area. Replaced all wheel bearings in the front end. Didn't stop the problem. Doesn't do it all the time, just when I hit a rough spot in the road - then it starts. Stops if I slow down to 20 mph. Any ideas??
#2425 of 2501 Extended Warranty? by rburleson1 Feb 03, 2009 (12:15 pm)
I just bought a 2006 4Runner with a little under 39,000 miles. I am on the fence about an extended warranty. Part of me says it's a Toyota! and you won't have to worry about anything for a long time... but then the peace of mind is nice too. After checking around a bit I have heard that the warranty companies try to find any loophole or technicality to get out of paying, and they require that all factory maintenance schedules are followed or they don't pay. What is the consensus on the third party extended warranties? Replies to this message: 2006toy (Feb 03, 2009 2:19 pm) chuck1 (Feb 03, 2009 3:01 pm)
#2426 of 2501 Re: Extended Warranty? [rburleson1] by 2006toy Feb 03, 2009 (2:19 pm)
Replying to: rburleson1 (Feb 03, 2009 12:15 pm) I would pass on the warranty. I purchased a 2006 4Runner Limited V8 new and did pay $1,400+ for a 72 month 120,000 warranty, which I thought was from Toyota, but was from one of these insurance companies. I was so tried after negotiating a great deal on the truck that I got talked into the extended warranty. I suspect if I do have a claim, it will be difficult to collect. I have 65K on the 4Runner and I've had no problems. I typically keep my vehicles (Honda/Toyota) for 10-12 years. Traded a 12 year old, 4 cylinder, Honda Accord with 187K miles, which was still running fine for the 4Runner. I was just tired of driving it. I do have the 4Runner serviced at the dealership and follow the maintenance schedule to a tee. It's a Toyota manufactured in Japan! Save the money and spend it on the scheduled maintenance
#2427 of 2501 Re: Extended Warranty? [rburleson1] by chuck1 Feb 03, 2009 (3:01 pm)
Replying to: rburleson1 (Feb 03, 2009 12:15 pm) You can't buy a Toyota Warranty on a used car after you drive it off the lot. The third party warranties are not worth the price of a postage stamp.   A word to the wise...any 4Runner equipped with a sunroof or the X-Reas suspension should be purchased with a warranty. Both are trouble items. One shock for the X-Reas cost $600.00.   I know, Toyota had to replace one of mine and I had the extended warranty!
#2428 of 2501 Re: Vibration in Roof of 04 4Runner [canddmeyer] by boats3 Feb 03, 2009 (3:36 pm)
Replying to: canddmeyer (Jan 04, 2009 9:06 pm) So I finally got a chance to adjust the roof rack rails, and the noise has stopped. Thanks for the info really appreciate the help. Replies to this message: canddmeyer (Feb 08, 2009 1:01 pm)
#2429 of 2501 Re: Vibration in Roof of 04 4Runner [boats3] by canddmeyer Feb 08, 2009 (1:01 pm)
Replying to: boats3 (Feb 03, 2009 3:36 pm) You're welcome. Glad I could help. Enjoy your ride.
#2430 of 2501 Alarm & engine kill by blesseuer Feb 11, 2009 (1:59 pm)
I have a 2006 4Runner i am repairing. When hook up the battery the alarm goes off and a theft deterrant appears to be stopping the engine from starting...it turns over fine but will not start. I do not have a key fob with this vehicle. I tried putting the key in on position before hooking up the batter, help with alarm but not the engine kill. is there something i can do to reset this? thanks Replies to this message: tech17 (May 13, 2009 4:40 pm)

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