Recent content by Chuck_FJ60

cruiserbent, Thanks for the advise. It's not about paying the shop that bothers me, it's about finding the answer to solve a problem. In regards to the key fob programming, I just wanted to be able to do it myself in case I have to reprogram another one later down the road. The next...

I bought replacement key & fob from Champion Toyota for about $ 40 exactly 2 years ago! Ugh, and I still haven't been able to program it. I've been trying really hard to program it with NO luck. I've followed the instructions to the T, and the truck doesn't honk once or twice as is...

I climbed under the dash to look over the brake pedal switch, but see nothing obvious. I'm not sure what else to check, anyone with any new ideas? TIA, Chuck

OK, I finally got a chance to spend some time with this brake light issue. I bypassed the trailer converter as MoGas recommended and plugged the taillight harness back and it did NOT make the brake lights work. The bulbs work, as when I turn on the headlights, it comes on. When I depress...

I'm ordering the Hoppy 43405. Will this pretty much be plug and play with the existing plugs? The local stores don't seem to have it in stock, 1 day from the warehouse. I inquired about the OEM "Toyota Trailer Taillight Converter", and according to my local dealer, it is no longer...

OK, I opened up the PS read inside panel and got to look at the OEM Trailer Controller. There were no signs that there was any prior water leaks because it was dusty and there were some cobwebs in the lower panel. The controller is black, about the size of 2 gum packs. There are 2 wires...

Thanks Mudders! I will go through all these recommendations this weekend, if not sooner. Appreciate all the help!

Yes, pretty sure because I checked it 3 times and switched fuses with another. I will check again just to be sure. If it was the fuse, then I wonder why the high center brake light still works. Thanks, Chuck

Thanks Scamper, The front "stop" fuse is fine, I even tried swapping them out with no luck. Both sides of the brake lights do not come on except for the high center one. I checked the left side bulb and it's good, I didn't check the right one, but like I said, both are not working. I guess...

Needless to say, I haven't had a chance to tackle the problem. The tow bar and harness came with the truck, standard stuff? Sorry if I seem ignorant, but where would the trailer converter be and is there a fuse on it? Any and all help will be greatly appreciated! Thanks, Chuck

Dan, thanks for your reply! Yes I do, and strangely you should mention that. Last Sunday I used the truck to tow a small trailer. I haven't towed anything for over a year. I'll check the wiring back there to see if something came loose. Do you have any ideas? medtro & dfmorse, thanks...

Hello All, Both sides of our brake lights doesn't work. The "STOP" fuse is fine, and both bulbs are fine. Can the fault be with the brake pedal switch even though the center (high) brake light is still working? I was just wondering... Thanks, Chuck

It would be best to use them over carpet, since the Husky mats have the spikey/pokey things on them.

Now I'm ready for some closure to our P0401 problems... I finally got around to change the VSV for EGR. Purchased it locally for $ 76 plus tax from Champion Toyota. I tried so hard to access the VSV after removing the intake brace, with no luck. I don't have small dainty hands or huge...

I'm interested in the gray plastic wrap on the driver's side rear bumper (left). How's the condition, any bad cracks or deep scratches? Let me know what you want shipped to 77077 zip code. Thanks, Chuck