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#40 of 100 call California back by nippononly Nov 17, 2006 (12:47 pm)
explain that your assistance from the DSPM so far has been inadequate. I believe the next level is the regional rep, but I forget. You may get more assistance that way.   Do you do any fluid checking yourself, or leave it strictly up to the dealership? The reason I ask is I am wondering if you know whether the last service was perhaps done improperly. The quickie lubes at Toyota dealerships are not done by the staff that do the other maintenance and repairs. They are done by high school kids to keep the cost and time down so they can compete with Jiffy Lube and the like. Negligence on the dealer's part would be my guess, although it is certainly possible you got a bad engine. It IS an engine series well-known for its durability though, so that would be a surprise.   edit...PS it is probably worth the price of a tow to get a second opinion, if you haven't already done that. But wait until you get the regional rep to look at it first.
#41 of 100 Transmission problem?? by kreuzer Dec 08, 2006 (1:51 pm)
I have a question about a '99 4Runner V6 Auto. 4X4. Can anyone tell me if this sounds like a glitch or more serious problem. The other day I backed my 4Runner out the driveway and placed the truck in drive. The truck wouldn't move but the RPM gauge went up to about 2200rpm as I gave it gas acting as if it was in neutral. The day was pretty cold at 10 degrees. I didn't give the truck any time to warm up at this time and noticed the automatic choke was still running high as usual until the engine warms up. So, I sat there for about 5 minutes in park and when the auto. choke allowed the engine rpm's to relax, I placed the gear shift in drive again and everything worked great and have had no problem since. Since that day, 4 days ago, I haven't had any problems with it and the temperature has been consistently cold. I checked the trans. oil and it had the typical pink color and was at the proper level. There are no leaks under the truck as I sit it outside on a cement driveway. Any suggestions or do you think it was just a glitch? Thanks! Replies to this message: nippononly (Dec 11, 2006 12:35 pm) ejbackes (Jan 11, 2007 11:06 am)
#42 of 100 Re: Transmission problem?? [kreuzer] by nippononly Dec 11, 2006 (12:35 pm)
Replying to: kreuzer (Dec 08, 2006 1:51 pm) I suppose if it happened only once, and conditions have been similar in the days since, and it hasn't done it again, then it just might have been a "glitch". Thing is, transmission "glitches" rarely just happen the one time, never to reappear. I would probably get it in for a fluid flush if I were you. First thing that happens when the fluid is dirty and old is it will have trouble going into gear when the weather is really cold.
#43 of 100 nippononly... by kreuzer Dec 11, 2006 (1:37 pm)
Thanks for your reply...was hoping to hear from someone soon. Are you pretty good mechanically with autos in general? I see your name in a lot of the topics here at Edmunds. I've never had any problems what-so-ever with the tranny on this 4Runner and really think it was a glitch. No problems since that incident and the fluid was at the proper level and "looked" clean, so maybe like you said that it just needs changed. I'm not sure when the last time the fluid was changed, but I bought the truck when it had approx. 84,500mi. and it now has only 92,300mi. Thanks again for your reply! Replies to this message: nippononly (Dec 11, 2006 9:12 pm) kreuzer (Dec 12, 2006 5:38 am)
#44 of 100 Re: nippononly... [kreuzer] by nippononly Dec 11, 2006 (9:12 pm)
Replying to: kreuzer (Dec 11, 2006 1:37 pm) These transmissions are super-solid from what I hear (and what CR says). Me, I have a manual however.   I have had a couple of automatics in the past, which I have fixed myself, but I am by no means an expert. The older ones could begin to get out of adjustment as they aged, meaning they weren't in gear even though the shifter inside the car looked like it was in drive. These days, the light on the dash should tell you if it is in drive or not, as it is all computer-controlled now.   Pay attention to the way it shifts for a couple of weeks. Look for hard or abrupt shifting, or further delays in going into gear when you shift it. If you can't detect any further problems, then I think you're right: it truly was a one-time glitch. Replies to this message: kreuzer (Dec 12, 2006 5:38 am)
#45 of 100 Re: nippononly... [nippononly] by kreuzer Dec 12, 2006 (5:38 am)
Replying to: nippononly (Dec 11, 2006 9:12 pm) Thanks, nippononly. I think that's good advice. Happy Holidays!
#46 of 100 Re: Transmission problem?? [kreuzer] by ejbackes Jan 11, 2007 (11:06 am)
Replying to: kreuzer (Dec 08, 2006 1:51 pm) Did you ever get your transmission questions worked out? I ask because I recently purchased a '98 automatic 4Runner. I noticed a similar problem to yours during some of the cold and snowy weather we have been experiencing here in Colorado. I am going to check the transmission fluid and look into a flush and fill but I wanted to see if you had come across any more information or what your experience has been since early December.   Thanks!
#47 of 100 Re: electrical questions [seedsca] by bumbar Jan 14, 2007 (6:28 pm)
Replying to: seedsca (May 08, 2006 6:22 pm) Same problem here with the alarm and the cig lighter. '96 limited. That's probably my only complaint though, 168k and runs like the day it rolled off the lot. Been offroad several times, at one point went through 4 feet of muddy water for about half a mile, and came out with not a burble or a shake. Anyone else have any suggestions on how to strengthen the alarm I would like to know.
#48 of 100 Re: chiefjojo [nippononly] by jgalovin Jan 22, 2007 (2:57 pm)
Replying to: nippononly (May 19, 2006 7:32 pm) I have a 1998 4 Runner and have been very impressed with it's capabilities off road. I have a 3 inch suspension lift with 33"x 11.5" BF Goodrich all-terrains. I removed the running boards for extra clearance and a better look. I haven't been stuck yet (knock on wood). On several occasions I have came to the rescue in snow and even mud. I even pulled a F-250 out of a ditch in the snow. Impressive for a vehicle as small as the 4 runner. My rear differential locker can come in handy now and then but have only used it twice. Replies to this message: nippononly (Jan 23, 2007 12:57 pm)
#49 of 100 Re: chiefjojo [jgalovin] by nippononly Jan 23, 2007 (12:57 pm)
Replying to: jgalovin (Jan 22, 2007 2:57 pm) I previously had a '90 with a 2-inch lift and 32" tires, and of course I had long ago removed the running boards. I haven't got around to doing anything with my current Runner, but my future plans for it are similar to how I had my last truck.   My '00 doesn't have the factory locker, and I wonder if the factory part can still be ordered and installed by the dealer at this late date.

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