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Re: 1998 4runner 4 cylinder transmision problem [polish4runner]
by bmurad
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Sep 10, 2009 (12:49 pm)
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Replying to: polish4runner (Jan 26, 2009 2:30 pm)
my 1998 4Runner is making the same sound. I was told it was a worn bearing, what ended up happening to your car?
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- #123 of 146
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1998 4Runner - Whistling sound
by bmurad
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Sep 10, 2009 (12:57 pm)
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I have a '98 4Runner with about 175K on it. There is an odd whislting like sound that is coming out of the front end. It is only evident when I am idling at the light. Someone has told me that it may be a worn bearing. Has anyone come across anything similar? any advice?
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- #124 of 146
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Re: 08 4Runner tranny issue [mamosrunner]
by neumie2000
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Sep 11, 2009 (5:09 am)
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Replying to: mamosrunner (Aug 31, 2009 11:08 am)
Although you did not say, I'm assuming you have the V8? If so, this is a common issue, and will be remedied by having the slip-yoke lubed. There is a simple grease fitting if you prefer to do it yourself. Once lubed, the problem will go away for a few thousand miles, but by your next oil change, it will need it done again. Hope this helps!
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- #125 of 146
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Re: AWD on the '06 V8 [mpreilly01]
by foxyesq
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Sep 11, 2009 (8:39 am)
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Replying to: mpreilly01 (Sep 04, 2009 3:18 am)
I have an '05 V-8 Limited AWD with 55k miles. While I have not had any transmission "problems" I often notice a bumping feeling when stopping from highway speeds (ie. stopping at the end of an exit ramp). I had this checked out by my dealer at about 20k miles and they told me it was normal. I also get an occasional hard downshifts if I decelerate and then accelerating slightly -- like the transmission is lost or can't decide which gear to go into and then slams into a lower gear. Both seem to occur more often when the AC is running. I don't know it this is just a poor product or signs that my transmission is going to fail. If you read the posts, it seems that a lot of 4Runner owners experience this same issues. These issues are not something I can't live with and don't take detract from my love for this vehicle --- as long as the transmission doesn't fail.
As for MPG's, I get over 19 on the highway (cruising at 80 mph), about 16 local and about 17.5 mixed; all with a bit of a heavy foot.
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- #126 of 146
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Re: 08 4Runner tranny issue [neumie2000]
by mamosrunner
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Sep 13, 2009 (12:51 pm)
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Replying to: neumie2000 (Sep 11, 2009 5:09 am)
Dear neumie2000,
Thank you for the suggestion. I've had a sick feeling in my stomach since paying that much money and having two dealerships tell me "it's common" and "nothing we can do".
The other issue which is annoying is a vibration between 55 and 70 mph. Can you offer a solution for this one? I've had the wheels balanced already.
Thanks,
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- #127 of 146
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Re: 08 4Runner tranny issue [hruiz]
by postaldude88
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Sep 15, 2009 (8:16 am)
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Replying to: hruiz (Sep 09, 2009 4:32 pm)
WOW !!!! What did they charge you $3500 to repair ? I still have 4 years on my warranty, so i'm good for now ! I'll let you know what I find out here in Oklahoma...
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- #128 of 146
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Re: 08 4Runner tranny issue [postaldude88]
by mamosrunner
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Sep 18, 2009 (6:25 pm)
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Replying to: postaldude88 (Sep 08, 2009 1:54 pm)
Check out the reply to my message about the tranny problem from neumie2000 dated September 11. He/she says to grease the "slip-yoke". I have not tried it yet so I can't say it works or doesn't.
Let's us know if you try it and what the results are.
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- #129 of 146
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Re: 08 4Runner tranny issue [mamosrunner]
by neumie2000
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Sep 23, 2009 (9:47 am)
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Replying to: mamosrunner (Sep 13, 2009 12:51 pm)
No great ideas on the vibration unfortunately. I've heard of more sophisticated balancing called "road force" balancing or something like that. Basically, it is, as I understand it, a more detailed testing of tire balance and will correct issues other balancing tests will not find. Because the vibration is speed sensitive, I agree with your decision to get the wheels balanced. If your vehicle is still under warranty, perhaps you could have the dealership swap tires with another 4runner and road test. If the problem goes away with the new tires/wheels, you've at least identified the problem and can work with the dealership toward a solution.
The "bumping" drove me nuts as well, and I was surprised that the solution was so simple.
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- #130 of 146
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98 4Runner whining during acceleration
by outlier
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Oct 11, 2009 (10:28 am)
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My 98 4Runner V6 automatic with 250,000 miles has started to make, what I consider, a whining sound most notably during acceleration but also when sitting in drive. When I put it in neutral the sound stops. Any ideas?
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- #131 of 146
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Re: 98 4Runner whining during acceleration [outlier]
by ken_y
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Oct 13, 2009 (5:35 am)
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Replying to: outlier (Oct 11, 2009 10:28 am)
Bump. I found my way here because my wife has the same vehicle, same problem. Hope someone can give us a clue.
Ken
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