You are here: Forums SUVs Toyota 4Runner Toyota 4Runner Maintenance and Repair

Toyota 4Runner Maintenance and Repair

2501 messages,  Last post on Nov 23, 2009 at 12:44 PM

You are in the Toyota 4Runner Forum. Your Hosts are steve_ & tidester

What is this discussion about? Toyota 4Runner, SUV

Messages Page 245 of 251 1 ... 242 243 244 245 246 247 248 ... 251 Prev Next Last

Go To Msg # Search This Discussion

#2436 of 2501 Re: AC "Auto" Button [drex1] by paperboy2 Mar 03, 2009 (10:55 am)
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.
#2437 of 2501 Re: [christiec6] by newdavidq Mar 04, 2009 (3:55 am)
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
#2438 of 2501 Anyone Know What This Could Be? by bassnvox Mar 08, 2009 (5:24 pm)
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
#2439 of 2501 Re: '97 4runner SR5 V6 tranny hesitation [1992rustbucket] by duke15 Mar 09, 2009 (10:01 am)
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?   Thanks!
#2440 of 2501 2000 4Runner Door Rattles by leonoto Mar 10, 2009 (7:52 am)
I have seen a lot of posts about door rattles, but none of them seem to be the kind of rattle I have. If anyone knows what the cause or solution to this problem is, please let me know. On my 95k mile 2000 4Runner, all my doors rattle and squeak against the frame of the truck when hitting minor bumps. Sometimes it sounds like the rubber stripping is squeaking as the door vibrates, but other times, especially in the rear hatch, it sounds like a metal on metal grinding banging noise when hitting bumps. I've adjusted the striker plates on the front two doors to no avail. Since that didn't fix the problem, I didn't try it on the other doors. All the rubber stops are in place (some had to be replaced). The rattles seem to be reduced in really warm weather and magnify in really cold weather. I have been chasing this problem since I bought the truck two years ago. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. As far as I know, the truck hasn't been off road other than mountain forest service roads, and the previous owners definitely didn't rally the truck. I also know that the origin of the rattles isn't inside the door panels since I have dismantled them and ensured tight screws and bolts all around. My hunches: - Doors need to be completely re adjusted (at hinges and striker plates). This is an expensive option since I don't feel comfortable adjusting the hinges myself. - Weather stripping is of poor quality and could be replaced   Otherwise I love my truck, and it is in great shape and well maintained. But the rattles just drive me crazy! Thanks for your help.
#2441 of 2501 What Maintenance Is Needed by rjordan393 Mar 11, 2009 (2:02 pm)
2004 v6 4wd with 20,000 miles. I bought it with 4890 miles on it. Oil and oil filter changes once a year. I am looking at changing the transmission oil and cooling fluids this Spring. About 85% of the mileage is stop and go driving in an urban setting. Right now, I am experiencing low mileage and will test at the next fillup. I was wondering whether if I also should have the mechanic check the fuel injectors? If so, then is on the vehicle cleaning ok or should I go with off the vehicle cleaning. I have only used 95 octane gas. What does the toyota mechanic check when low mileage is the complaint? Should I also consider other maintenance? Replies to this message: canddmeyer (Mar 14, 2009 4:02 pm) tech17 (May 13, 2009 4:29 pm)
#2442 of 2501 Re: What Maintenance Is Needed [rjordan393] by canddmeyer Mar 14, 2009 (4:02 pm)
Replying to: rjordan393 (Mar 11, 2009 2:02 pm) Your low mpg is bcuz of the urban driving. My 2003 gets as low as 14.5 city. As for maintenance, just go by the owners manual. If you don't have it then it's available online at Toyota's website, although you might have to register as an owner to see it. Fwiw, change the oil more often - at least every 6 months.
#2443 of 2501 1997 4runner by hector13 Mar 15, 2009 (6:12 pm)
Hi, i have a 1997 4runner SR5 great truck wouldn't trade it in for anthing else. My engine light is on and I did a diagnostics and its showing the o2 sensors. Does anyone know how many sensors does it have and where are they located? Thank you. Replies to this message: edmunds17 (Mar 20, 2009 8:12 am) chuck1 (Mar 20, 2009 4:37 pm)
#2444 of 2501 Re: 1997 4runner [hector13] by edmunds17 Mar 20, 2009 (8:12 am)
Replying to: hector13 (Mar 15, 2009 6:12 pm) I believe there re two O2 censors - the yare not cheap. I am on my way today to get one replaced. I've been driving with my check engine light on for about 1 year now - I know it's the O2 censor. Not a huge deal, jsut lower gas mileage at this point, but it is due.   I've got 130,000 on my 01 4WD 'Runner w/Sport package and it still runs like it's new aside from the censor. Replies to this message: chuck1 (Mar 20, 2009 4:37 pm)
#2445 of 2501 Re: 1997 4runner [edmunds17] by chuck1 Mar 20, 2009 (4:37 pm)
Replying to: edmunds17 (Mar 20, 2009 8:12 am) If you replace the O2 sensors - go ahead and replace the spark plugs. They have to be pretty bad if your motor was running a rich fuel mixture.

Messages Page 245 of 251 1 ... 242 243 244 245 246 247 248 ... 251 Prev Next Last

Go To Msg # Search This Discussion

You are here: Forums SUVs Toyota 4Runner Toyota 4Runner Maintenance and Repair