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Alarm & engine kill by blesseuer
Feb 11, 2009 (1:59 pm)
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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?
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30,000 Service checkup Cost? by christiec6
Mar 02, 2009 (1:00 pm)
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My 2008 SR5 is at 30,000 and I'm about to take a road trip. The dealership near me is offering the service for $671.00 (with a free rental for the day). Does this sound reasonable?
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Re: 30,000 Service checkup Cost? [christiec6] by boats3
Mar 02, 2009 (1:11 pm)
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Replying to: christiec6 (Mar 02, 2009 1:00 pm)

Ask them specifically what they are doing for the 30,000 mile service.
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Re: 30,000 Service checkup Cost? [boats3] by christiec6
Mar 02, 2009 (2:08 pm)
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Replying to: boats3 (Mar 02, 2009 1:11 pm)

I have the entire list:
-Tighten nuts & bolts on Chassis
-Re-torque propeller shaft bolt
-Replace front difference oil (4WD)
-Replace Engine Air filter
-Replace rear difference oil
-Replace transfer case oil (4WD)
-Lubricate propeller shaft (4WD)
-Oil Change
-Replace spark plugs
-Rotate Tires
 
Then the inspect the following: exhaust pipes and mountings, drive shaft boots (4WD), Steering linkage and boots, stering gear box, ball joins and dust covers, brake lines and hoses, fuel tank cap gasket, Automatic transmission fluid, brake linings/discs and brake pads/discs, fuel lines/connections/tank band, etc, inspect radiator, condenser and/or intercooler and engine coolant.
 
I also told him I want them to wash my car. (even though it is snowing here).
 
Thank you for any advice you can give.
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by boats3
Mar 02, 2009 (2:16 pm)
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At a dealer I would say anywhere between $600-$900.
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Re: [boats3] by christiec6
Mar 02, 2009 (2:22 pm)
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Replying to: boats3 (Mar 02, 2009 2:16 pm)

Okay. I feel okay then. I feel confident I can talk him down to $600 and plus I'll have the rental for the day. Thank you for your help. I wouldn't normally go to the dealer, but, as mentioned, I'm driving to NC from MD in three days and want it done quickly! Thanks again!!!
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Re: AC "Auto" Button [drex1] by paperboy2
Mar 03, 2009 (10:55 am)
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Replying to: drex1 (Jun 03, 2007 4:20 am)

I have the same make, and experience similar problems. We finally figured out to leave it on 'Auto' mode all the time, and it seems to work fine. However, to get the defrost function to work we first need to put the rear window on defrost, and then the front. The problem being that it is then hard to get back 'Auto' mode.
The dealership told me that it could be the control module that costs about $900, or a defective relay that would be in the vicinty of $200-$300.
We have elected to let it ride as is since we don't need defrost function to much in the South.
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Re: [christiec6] by newdavidq
Mar 04, 2009 (3:55 am)
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Replying to: christiec6 (Mar 02, 2009 2:22 pm)

Hope you get this before you spend the $600. My local dealer just quoted me $270 for the 30k service on my 07 v6 4r. Consumer reports just did a national survey of costs for 30, 60 and 120 mile service costs for various vehicles. They did one for the 30k interval on the v6 4r in LA, Chicago and NY and the highest was $472 and the lowest was $180. The higher costs were associated with the dealer doing more than the factory recommended items. I would check your owners manual and insist that they do only the manufacturer recommended service. If you have other Toyota dealers in your area I would get some other estimates.
PS. You don't have to have a dealer do the service; a qualified independant shop can also do the work.
Regards, DQ
 
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Anyone Know What This Could Be? by bassnvox
Mar 08, 2009 (5:24 pm)
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I have a 1990 4Runner 3.0 V6 4WD. The car bogs out, makes a metal grinding sound, and loses power at 2000 rpm, it has minimal power until about 2600 rpm, once I pass that it is fine. Also in 4th and 5th gear, the pedal will be floored and I will have no power and be unable to pass 2000 rpm, the only way around this is too down shift and tach up the engine so that I will go into gear higher than 2600 rpm. I have recently replaced the max sensor, fuel filter/pump, all gaskets inside the block, and cat converter. I also have a clean K&N intake system, and I run high mileage synthetic blend valvoline oil. I don't know what else I can repair or replace to fix this and it's becoming very expensive. What can be causing this?
 
Thanks,
-Josh
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Re: '97 4runner SR5 V6 tranny hesitation [1992rustbucket] by duke15
Mar 09, 2009 (10:01 am)
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Replying to: 1992rustbucket (Dec 11, 2006 12:15 pm)

I know this is an old thread, but I couldn't find the answer. I've been using the search function and I'm looking for the solution to a similiar problem. I have a 2002 4Runner 4X4 V6 AT with 103K miles I'm the only owner. Recently, when driving, I have been getting some random hesitation. It seems to happen more often when slightly increasing the gas pedal. Sometimes it doesn't happen at all on small trips, other times it happens 5-10 times. Any ideas?
 
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