Orange Dot Mod

tech_dog · 05-21-06, 02:42 AM

If you take a look at your air flow meter, you'll probably find an old and worn out orange dot that was put on for some unknown reason as the car was being made.

I think most people tend to neglect maintenance of this dot, so it's likely yours needs to be replaced. Here's how you do it:

First, you need to know someone who scrap books. Point out the sad looking orange dot and then ask them if they could make you a new orange dot. They can all do it, so don't let yourself be tricked. The tools they use to make custom orange stickers are in the picture below.

Next, get the old sticker a little bit wet, and rub it with your fingernail until it comes off. This is going to take you somewhere around a minute. Be sure to dry the area before you try to use the sticker. Wet stickers don't work!

You then take the new sticker, and press it into place on the clean dry air flow meter.

That's it. I'm not sure why, but I started getting 2 MPG better right after I did this, and my approach angle has improved. Here's the end result, just like the day it rolled off the line:

treerootCO · 05-21-06, 03:05 AM

For some reason I wouldn't be suprised if Cdan has the part number for that.

Josh83 · 05-21-06, 03:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by treerootCO

For some reason I wouldn't be suprised if Cdan has MEMORIZED the part number for that.

I fixed that for you

tarbe · 05-21-06, 07:57 AM

Can you do a DVD for this? I'd buy it.

I'm not sure the pics will keep me out of trouble.

RavenTai · 05-21-06, 10:31 AM

My 96 does not have a place for the orange dot Mod.

I feel so inferior without the dot

Houston FZJ80 · 05-21-06, 10:38 AM

I wouldn't feel comfortable now even going to the mall without doing that mod.

Romer · 05-21-06, 10:45 AM

I wonder if I should link this to the FAQ?

450 DUDE · 05-21-06, 10:53 AM

orange dot, BLING or PERFORMANCE or both???

hummm.. ken

MLX450 · 05-21-06, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RavenTai

My 96 does not have a place for the orange dot Mod.

I feel so inferior without the dot

93-94's only (because of the PAIR valve) - am i right?

Beowulf · 05-21-06, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tech_dog

If you take a look at your air flow meter, you'll probably find an old and worn out orange dot that was put on for some unknown reason as the car was being made

Tech_dog,

REPOST. This has been covered extensively in the Archives. You should SEARCH before you post up a new "fix."

Sadly, I hate to burst your bubble, but your orange dot is supposed to be a RED dot. Yours was faded and you should have got a 4mpg increase if you'd have used the correct color. I can't explain how you increased your approach angle as that has nothing to do with this mod. (Placebo?)

-B-

joker · 05-21-06, 11:16 AM

how many bananas is this mod. i think i'd better wait til i can get some expert help...

RavenTai · 05-21-06, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MLX450

93-94's only (because of the PAIR valve) - am i right?

no, it is because he has the door type air flow meter, my 96 has a hot wire type mass air flow meter.

I wonder, even though it was not installed at the factory, if you add an aftermarket red dot to the wire type meter can you get 4MPG gain also?

Montana Cruiser · 05-21-06, 12:18 PM

Thanks for the write-up, but I'll have to have the OEM dot, I'm not letting some hack scrapbooker dot my Cruiser.

..... didn't MOT recently offer a JDM green dot for horsepower increase? May be worth the mod.

e9999 · 05-21-06, 02:13 PM

if anybody has a cheap used orange dot in good condition that can be tweaked and experimented with, let me know!

Rookie2 · 05-21-06, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e9999

if anybody has a cheap used orange dot in good condition that can be tweaked and experimented with, let me know!

That's not a bad idea. Cut it in half and see what kind of paper medium you have to use to get the 4 mpg increase.

DanKunz · 05-21-06, 02:45 PM

I never knew 80 series intakes were made in India...

*ducks*

LX_TREME · 05-21-06, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tarbe

Can you do a DVD for this? I'd buy it.

I'm not sure the pics will keep me out of trouble.

I 2nd that, need step by step explanation how, whats the proper tools and do it right way

4WD Toyota Owner Magazine · 05-21-06, 03:57 PM

That is no mere orange dot. It's a micro-transceiver, placed there to track your every wheeling move. "They" did it...remove at your peril...

Doc · 05-21-06, 03:58 PM

I purchased my upgraded orange dot from slee. Way better than the OEM orange dot.

e9999 · 05-21-06, 04:25 PM

I'm told the dot is actually paisley on the FJC....

Mike S · 05-21-06, 06:24 PM

My 96 has a BLUE dot. Could this be a dreaded Lexus dot?

What should I do?

a. Take it over to Mudrak for a dot correctomy?

b. Replace with the requlation orange dot?

If I do the latter, how will it effect my performance/mileage? Do you have a standard ink color number for the correct orange dot?

Help!

M

FirstToy · 05-22-06, 03:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doc

I purchased my upgraded orange dot from slee. Way better than the OEM orange dot.

ah you got ripped. Dots are out. I got the upgraded Slee Long Travel Kit.

aka " The Red Stripe"

tech dog, your engine bay is way too clean!

BRKLYN1 · 05-22-06, 08:20 AM

What would be a good trail fix for the Orange dot? I would hate to be out with the family and have an orange dot go on me out on the trail.

turbocruiser · 05-22-06, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tarbe

Can you do a DVD for this? I'd buy it.

I'm not sure the pics will keep me out of trouble.

Yea, hopefully if he does do the d v d, he wont reverse the way the sticker faces!!! Doh! Doh! and Double Doh!

stayalert · 05-22-06, 08:36 AM

One more thing to save up for

Buckru · 05-22-06, 10:34 AM

HELP!!!!!

I cant find orange dot rplacement in the FSM. I looked three times (cause the third times a charm) and no luck. I want to do it right the first time and I am concerned about how many foot pounds of pressure should be applied while pressing on the dot?

Buck
A man in a dotless world.

45Kevin · 05-22-06, 11:12 AM

Hey dog, you missed the boat this one. There was a recall on those dots and the dealer would have replaced it for free.

PabloVTA · 05-22-06, 11:18 AM

sounds like a dot. com -edy!

tech_dog · 05-22-06, 11:21 AM

Because of the high interest in this mod, I maxed out on my daily data transfer limit and the linked pictures were temporarily unavailable.

I apologize if anyone ran into problems mid-install. I just upgraded from my free hosting plan so the links are working again. Go back and check your work if necessary.

I'll get a DVD out as soon as possible, and will be offering phone support as an upgrade option to the DVD.

In my defense, I posted this mod about two hours after my 5 year old daughter had a birthday party at my house. I think I needed some "garage time."

05-21-06, 02:42 AM	#1
tech_dog IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,142	Orange Dot Mod If you take a look at your air flow meter, you'll probably find an old and worn out orange dot that was put on for some unknown reason as the car was being made. I think most people tend to neglect maintenance of this dot, so it's likely yours needs to be replaced. Here's how you do it: First, you need to know someone who scrap books. Point out the sad looking orange dot and then ask them if they could make you a new orange dot. They can all do it, so don't let yourself be tricked. The tools they use to make custom orange stickers are in the picture below. Next, get the old sticker a little bit wet, and rub it with your fingernail until it comes off. This is going to take you somewhere around a minute. Be sure to dry the area before you try to use the sticker. Wet stickers don't work! You then take the new sticker, and press it into place on the clean dry air flow meter. That's it. I'm not sure why, but I started getting 2 MPG better right after I did this, and my approach angle has improved. Here's the end result, just like the day it rolled off the line: __________________ 1994 FZJ80 - Original Owner, dual battery, 2.5" OME Heavy/Medium, 295/75/16 Terra Grapplers, Slee front and rear bumpers, dimmable Lightforce 170s, Hanna Sliders, Slee transfer case skid plate, Warn 9.5XP, LED interior lights, Slee interior spare tire carrier, yellow box, orange dot mod 2006 LX470 - Original Owner, Daily Drive, no mods Last edited by tech_dog; 05-21-06 at 02:47 AM.

05-21-06, 03:05 AM	#2
treerootCO Where are my keys?! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Wheat Ridge CO TLCA# 14133 Posts: 2,593	For some reason I wouldn't be suprised if Cdan has the part number for that. __________________ aka Mike D.----->Bio Page "Its better to be thought a fool rather than to speak up and remove all doubt." - Lincoln Workin' on pimpin' the 80... www.root45.com www.risingsun4x4club.org TLCA #14133

05-21-06, 07:57 AM	#4
tarbe IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,374	Can you do a DVD for this? I'd buy it. I'm not sure the pics will keep me out of trouble. __________________ Tim A TLCA #2620 '97 LX-450, 163K miles SOLD to BUCKRU

05-21-06, 10:31 AM	#5
RavenTai IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Various TLCA# 14809 Posts: 5,383	My 96 does not have a place for the orange dot Mod. I feel so inferior without the dot __________________ 1988 FJ62 on 33s 1996 LX450 on 33s

05-21-06, 10:38 AM	#6
Houston FZJ80 www.1fzfephh.com Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 133	I wouldn't feel comfortable now even going to the mall without doing that mod. __________________ '95 FZJ80 White/Oak/Black Wheels - 180K - OME Meduim 2.5" - MTRs - new brass/copper rad - Silicone PHH & FHH w/ctcs (Kits www.1fzfephh.com ) - refurbed injectors - george's - 150A ND Alt - CDL - Hand Throttle - ROTW - Evacuation vehicle for 2 hurricanes (Rita & Ike)

05-21-06, 10:45 AM	#7
Romer Kneel for the Shaman Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Englewood, Colorado TLCA# 13968 Posts: 7,556	I wonder if I should link this to the FAQ? __________________ Ken Romer ~ Friend of Shaman Keeper of the FAQ, Defender of Newbies, and Slayer of Tards Commander Rising Sun 4WD Club - K0ROM 97 LX450, Supercharged, Locked, and lots of other stuff ROTW 96 LX450 - ROD's 06 4Runner - Wife's 99 4Runner - daughterofromer's 03 BMW Z4 Roadster

05-21-06, 10:53 AM	#8
450 DUDE IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ione CA Posts: 1,217	orange dot, BLING or PERFORMANCE or both??? hummm.. ken

05-21-06, 11:16 AM	#11
joker IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: ATL Posts: 76	how many bananas is this mod. i think i'd better wait til i can get some expert help... __________________ '96 LX450 242k 5500lbs of lightweight gear

05-21-06, 12:18 PM	#13
Montana Cruiser IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 1,139	Thanks for the write-up, but I'll have to have the OEM dot, I'm not letting some hack scrapbooker dot my Cruiser. ..... didn't MOT recently offer a JDM green dot for horsepower increase? May be worth the mod. __________________ 98' 4Runner 3.4L V6 / OEM Rear Locker/ .... lifted soon! 99' Audi 2.8 A6 Avant Quattro VAG-Com first, then the mods 92' Honda Accord Wagon DD SOLD! 97' FZJ80 "Junior" Black/ARB winch bar/OEM Lockers

05-21-06, 02:13 PM	#14
e9999 You want to do what...? Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: PRK Posts: 10,341	if anybody has a cheap used orange dot in good condition that can be tweaked and experimented with, let me know! __________________ '97: 88K, 3xlock, Custom HD roo bar for sale, 285 MT/Rs on steelies, Hanna sliders, 851+1.5"/863/N73/N74E/SD24, ARB bull with M12, Kaymar with duals, Kaymar rack, Slee TC skid, 2m/440, more stuff, loose nut behind the wheel!) '03: 99K, the better half's... DD Accord souped up DR650

05-21-06, 02:45 PM	#16
DanKunz IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Woodstock, GA TLCA# 10893 Posts: 5,319	I never knew 80 series intakes were made in India... ducks __________________ Dan Kunz 1996 FZJ-80 "AV0CAD0" 2000 UZJ-100 "T0WCAD0" Member: TLCA, GA Cruisers, Upstate Cruisers Donate to SAVE TELLICO! _____________________________ Originally Posted by eventhough: "apparently I just need to play with it until it feels right... "

05-21-06, 03:57 PM	#18
4WD Toyota Owner Magazine Subscribe today! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 986	That is no mere orange dot. It's a micro-transceiver, placed there to track your every wheeling move. "They" did it...remove at your peril... __________________ David Zartman Publisher 4WD Toyota Owner Magazine http://www.4wdtoyotaowner.com 1995 FZJ80, 1970 FJ40, 1999 Tacoma, 1979 FJ40, 1986 4Runner, 1973 FJ40, 2000 4Runner, 1984 hardcore buggy, 2007 FJ Cruiser Baja racer

05-21-06, 03:58 PM	#19
Doc Corn Eater Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Iowa TLCA# 17266 Posts: 4,566	I purchased my upgraded orange dot from slee. Way better than the OEM orange dot. __________________ Eric P. 1993 Landcruiser, 190K miles. Lifted, Locked, Slidered, Slee'd, Snork'd, Winched, bobbed. Daily driver. ROTW Tall Corn Cruisers- El Presidente.

05-21-06, 04:25 PM	#20
e9999 You want to do what...? Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: PRK Posts: 10,341	I'm told the dot is actually paisley on the FJC.... __________________ '97: 88K, 3xlock, Custom HD roo bar for sale, 285 MT/Rs on steelies, Hanna sliders, 851+1.5"/863/N73/N74E/SD24, ARB bull with M12, Kaymar with duals, Kaymar rack, Slee TC skid, 2m/440, more stuff, loose nut behind the wheel!) '03: 99K, the better half's... DD Accord souped up DR650

05-21-06, 06:24 PM	#21
Mike S IH8MUD Lifer - No Appeal Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 2,499	My 96 has a BLUE dot. Could this be a dreaded Lexus dot? What should I do? a. Take it over to Mudrak for a dot correctomy? b. Replace with the requlation orange dot? If I do the latter, how will it effect my performance/mileage? Do you have a standard ink color number for the correct orange dot? Help! M __________________ '96 FZJ80, locked, Hanna sliders, ARB bumper, Kaymar rear with spare carrier, 45 gallon Longranger aux fuel tank, OBA, Hella 4000's, OME lift, 285/75/R16 Revos & AutoHome Maggiolina rooftop tent, etc. Custom Cruiser trailer with OverLand tent www.AutoHomeUS.com TLCA Member #14874

05-22-06, 08:20 AM	#23
BRKLYN1 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 241	What would be a good trail fix for the Orange dot? I would hate to be out with the family and have an orange dot go on me out on the trail. __________________ 96 LC w OE lockers 111K,295/75/16 BFG AT's, custom bumpers, CDL, PIA's(front and rear),IPO skid plate, XD9000i w Amsteel blue. OME 3" Js & Ls, Slee diy panards,custom rear controle arms, lots of trail scratches. 7 pin mode, painted OEM rims. Metaltech rock sliders

05-22-06, 08:36 AM	#25
stayalert IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Norwich, VT Posts: 1,031	One more thing to save up for

05-22-06, 10:34 AM	#26
Buckru IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Houston, Texas TLCA# 13863 Posts: 589	HELP!!!!! I cant find orange dot rplacement in the FSM. I looked three times (cause the third times a charm) and no luck. I want to do it right the first time and I am concerned about how many foot pounds of pressure should be applied while pressing on the dot? Buck A man in a dotless world. __________________ Toyota 4x4's of Texas aka T4x4T 97 LX450 OME 2.5, 1" spacers, CDL w/pin7, Toyo 315's, cup holder, Bullbar, Hannah Sliders & Rear Bumper. TLCA# 13863

05-22-06, 11:12 AM	#27
45Kevin IH8MUD Regular Join Date: May 2005 Location: Calgary, Alberta TLCA# 13487 Posts: 359	Hey dog, you missed the boat this one. There was a recall on those dots and the dealer would have replaced it for free.

05-22-06, 11:18 AM	#28
PabloVTA beside La Caja China Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ventura Ca. USA TLCA# 15996 Posts: 1,029	sounds like a dot. com -edy! __________________ Pablo '94 FZJ80 215K 6M1, Optima Red Top, Bilstien'd, Mobil 1, DBA DnS front Rotors, 285/75 Revos, George's LED's, MetalTech Sliders, Slee Short Bus Front Bumper, OME 850/863