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#51 of 2501 2004 4runner illuminated instrumentation panel by urbs Oct 12, 2003 (7:20 am)
I recently bought a 2004 4runner, within the last week. The new instrumentation panel is is set up in a recessed tripod manner. Although it is sleek looking, i was wondering if it was standard that these gauges were illuminated at all times, even without the lights on. No, I do not have daytime running lights. Is there anyone out there with a 2004 4runner that can help me out.
#52 of 2501 RE: 2004 4runner illuminated instrumentation panel by alfster1 Oct 12, 2003 (11:21 am)
If you are referring to the red instrument needles that glow, then yes, that is standard and operating normally. If you are referring to the white/yellow illumination for the speedo and tach, then no, they should not be illuminated when the headlights are turned off.
#54 of 2501 oscarz2 by nippononly Oct 13, 2003 (5:10 pm)
if you have the vibration even at very low speeds, that does sound like a bad tire.
#55 of 2501 nippononly by oscarz2 Oct 13, 2003 (6:38 pm)
That's what I'm thinking, and kinda hoping too. I'd hate for it to be hidden somewhere in the suspension or drivetrain never to be found.   At least if I can get another set of wheels on there I'll be able to tell. The tricky part is getting the dealer or rep to go along with that.   I might not be able to pursuade them there's a problem because it's not severe. The thing is, I drove 3 other 4runners during my shopping (V6 & V8) and they were smooth as glass, so I know how it should feel. I knew the one I bought needed the wheels balanced but I didn't think it would be an issue. Maybe it won't be. Too early to tell.   It was the only car in the state (at the time) in the color/trim/options that I wanted and I didn't want to wait. Too excited I guess.
#56 of 2501 Brake Pedal Vibration on 2003 Sport by klaudnyc Oct 14, 2003 (11:24 am)
Well, my dealer finally heard back from the Toyota Field Service Technician who told him what I was expecting - replace the master cylinder (or booster as they called it).   I can understand why there was so much hesitation - the part costs $2050 and must be special ordered from Japan!   I'm just glad something is being done. Hopefully this will be the last time I bring my truck into the shop. My thanks to Oscar for posting about his experience with the same problem.
#57 of 2501 Message #42 zmoyota06 by john609 Oct 14, 2003 (3:58 pm)
see message 14 to me (john609). the rattle is from under the rear seat - you must lift up the seat to see a metal hook / rod. use the electical tape suggestion (wrap around the metal). it worked like a charm.
#58 of 2501 klaudnyc by oscarz2 Oct 14, 2003 (5:28 pm)
Keep us posted on the results. I'm curious to see if afterward, you feel a faint/mild "pop" or "snap" in the pedal every few times the brakes are applied. I read about this in another forum, so I know it's not a completely isolated issue, but apparently a rare one like the "brake pedal vibration". I'm wondering if there's a connection somehow.   I don't know if I had this before the replacement because that buzz was so distracting. Just hoping to pinpoint what might be the cause.   I'm sure if it's a quirk in the new booster, that $2K pricetag will make Toyota fight me on it since the brakes do work good.   It's frustrating to have these annoyances because it really is an awesome truck.
#59 of 2501 Moonroof Rattle by jpr9454 Oct 15, 2003 (8:20 pm)
Hi guys- I own a 03 SR5 V8 and noticed a rattle comming from the moonroof which I found Toyota had a TSB regarding this problem. I took the vehicle back to the dealer and they corrected this problem on the same day. The tech said that the pan screws for the moonroof assembly were loose I have been driving the car now for the past 2 weeks and no more rattle from the moonroof, however I have now noticed a rattle coming from the front interior dome light when I close the doors anyone else with this problem that knows a fix or is it back to the dealer I go?
#60 of 2501 Moonroof Rattle by klaudnyc Oct 16, 2003 (5:36 am)
JPR - The other rattle you hear is coming from the headliner. Toyota issued 2 TSBs for rattle - 1 for the moonroof and 1 for the headliner. When I took my truck in to fix the headliner, the mechanic suggested that he also fix the moonroof for preventative measure.   The annoying part about fixing the headliner rattle is that the entire thing must be dropped - all day job

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