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Floor pan

Any floor pan kit for 3rd 4runner?

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96 4Runner help w identifying port.

Hi folks can anyone help me w this port? I did an injector job on a 96 4Runner 3.4 and when I put plenums and all hoses on, I saw this port on the back of the bottom plenum, there was no hose connected...

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2000 3.4L Won't Start When Hot

Hi all! I am brand new here and this truck is new to me. I bought a 2000 3.4 from a friend of mine and it had been running decently fine over the winter. I hadn't used it during the spring and am now...

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PO340 Error

Hey! I have a 97 4 Runner. The other day ago when i was in park my car went up to 4000 Rpm when it wasn't in park the RPM went down. During that time the engine light went on and it read this error....

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Misfire, please help!

Hello everyone, I'm new on here. I'm in need of some help. First off, I have a 1999 4runner sr5. About 5 months ago I was having a misfire. I changed the spark plugs and wires. It helped but not 100%....

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Misfire enigma please help

2000 4runner. 5vzfe Hi guys this is my first post. I've never really had much experience being a part of a forum, but am here looking for help. I should start from the beginning here and type out my...

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By passing the steering lock to start truck

Howdy folks, I just posted a few hours ago about the issue of not being able to turn the key because of the steering wheel not unlocking. I was reading in my manual that comes with the truck...

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In desperate need of wiring harness for 96

I have had a heck of a few weeks.... Began with a misfire so I replaced my fuel pump in hopes that would fix it. Drove ~50 mi down the road and things only got worse. Did a ton of diagnostics and...

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Chasing down a misfire

I got a 2001 4Runner with 240k miles that has been throwing P0300, P0303, & P0306. It’s The misfire is only noticeable on startup and happens roughly 7/10 times I start the truck. So far I’ve...

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Power windows in 98 4runner

I was recently towing a trailer and when I got to my destination, I was unloading some stuff out of the rear left window which opened to the switch on the drivers door. I went to close that power...

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Windows won’t go up or down

2002 4Runner SR5 today I rolled down the drivers side window and my daughter rolled down the back passenger window. Got home and they wouldn’t roll up with either switch. As of now the only window that...

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parts needed for timing chain and VC gasket

I need both a new timing chain and VC gaskets on my 97 5 speed. I shudder to think about doing this chore, but nobody is going to do it for me and there will probably never be a better time than now to...

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Ignition key will not turn, steering wheel locked.

Howdy folks, I have had an issue with my 1999 SR5, getting the key to turn in the ignition. If I turn the steering wheel from one side to the other as far as it will let me in the locked position, it...

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Lift kit 98 stock

Ladies and gentlemen, I'm looking for a solid 2-3" lift kit for a stock 98 runner that's $1000 or under that I can just slap on and go. Much appreciate any recommendations.

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Low beam headlights not working

OMG, my 2002 4 runner has the same issue. No low beams, no dash dimmer lights. I've replaced the "HEAD" relay and the fuses for the low beams. There's a ticking noise that used to continue on it's own...

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‘97 sr5 4runner leather moon mist

I just bought a 4runner the other day and when i was doing some research into them i cam across an interior color called moon mist and I realized that my 3rd gen had that same interior color although i...

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Hit curb going about 35-40 mph . Passenger side front tire went up the curb...

I know before I hit curb that I need to repair control arms . What kinda damage could I have done by going up the curb at that speed?

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Q on wire locations - Synchro, Clock and Data wires 02 4Runner

I decided to be a nice dad and install a remote start on (what used to be) my 2002 4Runner SR5 that my son drives after taking over years back. I've muddled through all the other connections but I am...

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Solenoid ohms spec and funtion

2000 4runner not going forward with engine check light on, reverse fine. Code po753. Remove all 3 solenoid, noteice #2 was hot, clean put 12 volt test to #1 clicked,#2 clicked, #3 no click but rattle...

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Anyone know what this plugs into?

Was uninstalling an old remote start and noticed this plug just sitting there. Anyone able to tell me what it’s supposed to plug into. looked for a while but i couldn’t find something for it to plug...

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Car starts then dies immediately

I just bought a 2wd 1999 4runner and when I was looking at it it started fine then I bought it and all of a sudden it doesn’t wanna start. It would crank then fire up and then die right away. I was...

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Just replaced my bumper on my 2000 and need load resistors

Once I put the new bumper on, I realized that because of the LED I would need some load resistors to slow down the turn signal blink rate. Which load resistors have you had success with?

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Seat covers or seat bottoms?

I need input on the cheapest method for repair or replace seat bottom on 98 4runner limited. Grey leather. How about a patch? does anyone have seat covers or seat bottoms for rear left drivers side?

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1997 Toyota 4 Runner Limited

Hello, Hi I have a 1997 4-runner limited that I restored the truck has only 136000 having problems with hyper-flash. I'm great with electronics and maybe just go by a diff. flasher or just maybe just...

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knock sensor

Has anyone replaced both OEM knock sensors and the wiring harness and still get the check engine codes for both sensors? Are there any other issues to look out for beyond just the knock sensor codes?

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How screwed am I? (Broken bolt in crank)

2000 4Runner 2.7 with a mere 415,000 miles on it. Started her up and had no oil pressure. Noticed no accessory belts were spinning when the engine was running. When disassembling yesterday, the crank...

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2001 sr5 4runner value

My parents have a 2001 4wd sr5 4runner that only has 72000 miles on it. They are ready to sell it because of their age and it is hard for them to get in and out of. They are in Indiana so the front...

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A340F Engine Codes For Shift Solenoids A,B,E

2001 4Runner 4wd : Engine keeps throwing P0750, P0700 codes for transmission shift solenoids, main concern being that they also self clear and are very intermittent, ill drive from point A-B (20 miles)...

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Fuel economy on 2001 4runner

I recently picked up a 4Runner with over 300k body miles, rebuilt transmission and replaced engine that i was told had over 100k. I am checking to see if the 12ish mpg I am getting is normal for this...

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99 4runner A/C only blows cold when weather is 80 or less.

Hi,I bought a 99 4 runner this summer and the A/C started blowing warm air on the way home from buying it. I took it to a service station and they vacuumed the system and recharged it. tey said i was...

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3rd Gen Starter lead wire cover (rubber?) part number?

I'm looking for the part number to replace my old brittle starter lead wire cover. It's circled in red in this illustration. 1997 $Runner Limited v6:

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Need 4Runner Info

Hi Everyone, I have an 01 Toyota Camry that has 304,000 miles on it and I have driven it for 5 years. The car has been one of the most reliable cars I have ever had. I put fuel in it, I change the oil,...

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99’ 4runner sun roof won’t open

Howdy folks, the sun roof just stopped working. It’s always worked perfect until I tried to open it recently and it just has a noise when you press the switch that sounds like it’s trying to unlock but...

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Body mount bushings

Howdy folks, I want to replace the body mount bushings on my 1999 SR5 because they are completely dried out and cracked. Some of them are so far gone it is down to metal on metal, but I’m not sure how...

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antenna grooved cable stuck

Attempted to remove old antenna via YouTube videos. Everything was going fine till it got to the end of the nylon cable where it stuck without coming all the way out. Can it be jammed in the motor at...

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