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The Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for the 200/LX570 series tech section continues to be a work in progress. The goal is to have links in the below to other threads and tech articles. By having these linked, instead of pasting the text, the threads will remain live. The live threads can continue to be updated and/or modified for things such as part numbers, adding on additional insight or after a period of time, some follow up information.

These FAQs have been put together by FORUM members. They have put extensive time and research into them. So when you find yourself using them, it would not be a bad thing to send off a thank you.

Again, these will continue to be updated and we will continue to add new ones as we move forward. If you have an idea for a new faq, or would like to take ownership of pulling one together, then don't be shy about it, you'll be helping everyone

Acronyms and Definitions- Wondering what those Acronyms mean, look here. PM a mod if you see one missing.

Thinking of Buying? - If you are thinking of buying or getting ready to look at an 200 or an LX570, look here for helpful links.

General - General information about this build series

Modifications - Need to start modifying your rig? Look here for what other forum members have done. A good place to start is also the Members Build Threads

Repairs /Maintenance - If you need to perform maintenance to keep your rig running in top shape or find solutions to common repairs, look here

Members Build Thread Links - Best place to find out what you can do to your rig is to learn from others

Event Threads - 200 series Off Road Events

Here is the old FAQ Thread in case that is easier to review

 

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Acronyms and Definitions for FAQ

Common Forum Lingo:
AFAIK - As far as I know
BTW - By the way
FWIW - For What it's worth
FYI - For your information
IIRC- If I recall correctly
IMHO - In my humble opinion
IMO - In my opinion
LMAO - Laughing my @$$ off
LOL - Laugh out loud
OTOH - On the other hand
ROTFLOL - Rolling on the floor laughing out loud
ROTFLMAO - Rolling on the floor laughing my ass off
RTFM - Read the F-ing Manual
RTH- Real Time Help
YMMV - Your methods/mileage may vary


Technical Acronyms:

ABS - Acronym for Anti-lock Braking System. This system uses a computer to control your brakes on your car by applying and releasing your brakes quickly to prevent skidding or sliding from occuring.

ALT - Alternator: power generator for automobiles

ARB - australian 4x4 accessories manufacturer

AT - Automatic Transmission

AT - (tires) All Terrain

ATF - Automatic Transmission fluid

BIRF - Birfield: Found in the front axles of our rigs; they are constant velocity joints that transmit power through variable angles, at constant velocities.

CEL - check engine light, sometimes refers tocode that cuased light that can be read by a code reader

CDL Switch- Center Differential Lock Switch- Switch installed to allow the Center Differential to be locked when the transfer case is in High. The actual Center Differential Lock is in the Transfer Case.



Reference on operation of Center Differential. Diffs and Difflocks for Dummies (George Couyant from www.lcool.org) - Can Purchase CDL from Cdan (Totota) or Slee offroad[/I]

DS- Driver's side

DS: Drive Shaft=shafts that carry power and torque from the engine/tranny/xfer case to the axles.

DC DS=Double Cardan Drive Shaft=a pair of joints in a drive shaft that allows the tube to move in various directions and angularities.

Diffs - Differentials: found in the front and rear axles that consists of gears that transmit equal power and torque even if they rotate at different speeds.

ECT - Electronically Controlled Transmission - allows the engine to rev to a higher rpm before shifting to the next gear. Basically changes the shift points for the transmission. (Best for towing or heavier loads)

EGR = Exhaust Gas Recirculation valve

EWD or WD - Electrical Wiring Diagram, (part of FSM set)

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

FHH = Firewall Heater Hose

FSM - Factory Service Manual. The "bible" as published by the manufacturer. Used to guide in repairs

HG - Head Gasket

IAC = Idle Air Control solenoid

JDM- Japan Domestic Market- Refers to items particular to vehicles manufactured and sold in the Japanese market.
Items include but are not limited to:
Power retracting mirrors
Dual air conditioning
Adjustible shocks
Winches
and various cool and some gawdy accessories.

KDSS-kinetic dynamic suspension system

LB/FT - pound feet of torque

LB/IN - pound inches of torque

LHD (Left-Hand Drive): steering wheel on the left side, driving on the right side of the road

LSPV - Load Sensing Proportioning Valve

MAF - Mass air flow sensor

MIL - Malfunction Indicator Light (same as a CEL)

M&S - (tires) Mud and Snow

MT - Manual Transmission

MT - (tires) Mud Terrain

NA - Naturally Aspirated - An engine that is not turbocharged nor supercharged

OBDII - On Board Diagnostics Port available on ALL cars sold in the US 199 and later. Allows a common intercface tool to be connected to read and reset engine fault codes (CEL). Many Autpart stores will read your code for free vs. paying the dealer.

OEM - Original Equipment Manufacturer. (Toyota in this case)

OME - Old Man Emu. An Australian four wheel drive specialty manufacturer that makes all kinds of cool stuff that causes us to empty our billfolds.

PCV Valve - The Positive Crankcase Ventilation valve is an emissions control device that routes unburned crankcase blowby gases back into the intake manifold where they can be reburned.

PI - Propane Injection - Propane is injected into the intake as a diesel catalyst for a more complete burn and additional power

PM - preventive mantenance

PM - private message

PO - Previous owner

POS - Piece of S#1T

PS- Passenger side

PSI - Pounds per square inch - A measure,emt of pressure.

RHD (Right-Hand Drive): steering wheel on the right side, driving on the left side of the road.

RPM - Rotations Per Minute

SC or S/C = Supercharger/Supercharged

SSM - Special Service Materials

SST - Special Service Tools

SUA = Spring under axle. Stock configuration for a Leaf (80's use Coil)Spring Vehicle (vs. SOA previously mentioned).

TB - Throttle Body: controls air flow into engine system in response to gas pedal depression.

TC or T/C = Turbocharger/Turbocharged

TLCA - Toyota Land Cruiser Association (tlca.org) - The Toyota Land Cruiser Association (TLCA) is a 4 wheel drive organization open to all Toyota 4 wheel drive vehicles (except sedan types). This includes all models of Land Cruisers, 4Runners, and 4x4 trucks.

TPS = Throttle Position Sensor, may also be the "kick down" cable

USDS- US driver's side or the left-hand side of the vehicle.

USPS - US passenger side or the right-hand side of the vehicle.

VSV - Vacuum Switching Valve. An electrically controlled valve that diverts vacuum according to the position of the switch.

xfer=Transfer case: sits behind transmission, has front and rear drive shafts coming out of it, and distributes power from the transmission to the front and rear differentials/axles.

 

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Thinking of Buying?

Sources for finding vehicles for sale

• Thread on sites to use for available trucks and how to get help in evaluating potentials

What Year should I get

• Matt13's thread on differences between the years including diffs between LX570 and 200 series LC
• Another thread discussing the differences in years

Thinking of the Extended Warranty?

• Linuxgod's thread asking about common repairs and extended warranties
• Discussion on where to get an extended warranty

 

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General items for the 200/LX570 Series

Have a question you aren't sure where to ask? ask it here in the Stupid Question of the Day thread

General Information:

• Link to Toyota Service Information site - Factory service information
• Toyota Owners Group - Toyota Site you plug in the VIN as the owner and it provides all the Toyota maintained service records. Great tool when evaluating vehicles for purchase. Also allows you the ability to update your service here. Also down load owners manuals here after selecting year
• Link to Lexus Owners Group- Similar to the Toyota Owners Group
• 2008 Factory Service Manual - Link to a forum users pdf version
• 2008 Land Cruiser Color Chart
• 200 Series Visual Differences
• 200 Series engines
• Article on 200 Series Frame Design Decision
• Video on how KDSS system works
• Video on how Turn Assist works
• Video on how Crawl Control Works
• Member discussion on Crawl, Multi-Terrain, Optional Lockers or ATRAC, when best to use each
• Diffs and Difflocks for Dummies (George Couyant from Don't understand How Lockers work, click here
• Wondering what tire pressure to run? gaigin has all the answers
  
  
  
  
  
  Basics on differentials
  
  
• Why should I get Sliders? - If you plan on wheeling, Sliders are great protection
  A picture says a 1000 words, or several thousand dollars of body damage:

Compilation of Tools and Spare Parts from forum members

Tires and Wheels:

• Need to figure out which tires and Wheels/Rims will work, check out the Tire and Wheel Database
• mcgaskins thread on the difference in going 34 vs 35 inch tires

Electronics:

• Need to connect your phone via Blue Tooth, here is arich's thread on how to do that
• 200 series uses LOW Profile Mini Fuses instead of the Mini fuses you might be use to. They look the same from the top but are not. Here are what the correct fuses look like

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Matt Gaskins Video on what to pack for 4x4 trips​

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Modifications - Many of these are also discussed as part of members Build Threads

Internal
Misc​

• Removing powered 3rd row seats on the LX570
• DIY Smartphone OBD Reader App. TeCKis300's thread with input from other users

Electrical:​

Replacing Multi- Display with Tesla style Android Unit and Other Head Unit Upgrades

• Combined thread with links to other threads includes Romer's install
• Schiller2300 thread with Research and install
• tlcruisermans thread on his install
• DomSmiths 2016+ thread on EC Off Road CarPlay/Android DIY Install for 2016 Land Cruiser

Misc Electrical

• MScruisers Fuse Box and circuit breaker Install
• JBhornes SCAN Gauge Install Thread
  
  • Want to be able to use the Navigation while driving, look here
• luke27617 thread on TIS Techstream - Customization Options for LC200
• Willy Beamin's install on VAIS tech for Blue Tooth Audio
• Cruiseroutfit's rear exit switch mod
• LC2015's thread on the 3 flasher modification - shuts off after flashing 3 times

Dual Battery Setups

• BTUMANs Dual Battery Setup thread
• pdxlc200's Duall Battery Install thread
• Romer's Dual IBS Setup from his build thread

CB Radio Installs

• dtt255's CB Radio Install
• Romer's CB Radio Install Thread

HAM Radio Installs

• dtt255's HAM Radio Install Thread
• Romers HAM Install from his build thread

Optional Power Outlets

• InkMings thread on installing Aux outlets in the back

Running Electrical Wires

• Running wires from the engine bay to the cab, poke a hole in one of the larger rubber gromets and run the wire through.
• Use the area under the plastic trim in the sides to run wire from/to the rear of the vehicle

Storage:​

ARB Rear Storage Drawers

• Cruiser Outfitters ARB Drawer Install from his Build Thread Stage Three Continues - Drawers

External

Front Bumpers:​

ARB Front Bumpers

• dtt255's ARB Bull Bar Install Thread

TJM Front Bumpers

• archtaan's TJM Front Bumper install thread

Other Front Bumpers

Want to add the Black Grill with Toyota Logo, look here

Rear Bumpers:​

ARB Rear Bumpers:

• Donjuanmiguels ARB Rear Bumper Thread
• JBHornes ARB Install Thread
• TJsTACOMA's install thread for the ARB Rear Bumper
• ARB Rear Bumper Review Thread

Slee Rear Bumper - In Design

Other Rear Bumpers:

• Willybeamin's custom Rear Bumper (You can get one to)

Roof Racks​

• pdxlc200's Baja Rack Install thread
• Frontrunner roof rack discussion thread
• Prinsdesign roof rack - Vendor link
• Gamiviti Roof Racks - Vendor Link

Snorkels​

• Sleeoffroad's discussion on Snorkels

Sliders​

• dtt255s Slee Slider Install Thread

Skid Plates​

• NLScoobys ARB Skid Plate Thread
• dtt255s thread on installing Rasta skid plates

Lockers, Lower and Upper Control Arms​

• dtt255s install of a Rear ARB Locker and Lower Control Arms
• dtt255s isnatll of RadFlo Coilovers and Total Chaos Arms

Lifts/Suspension​

• Forum Discussion on various Lifts
• Beno's thread on installing Rear OME springs
• JBHornes review of Radflo suspension
• MScruisr's Body Lift Install Thread
• MScruiers thread on installing 80 Trim packers to the rear
• MScruiers thread on installing Tundra Strut Spacers to the front
• Arich's thread on OEM spacers, Yup Toyota makes a spacer for your cruiser
• See MScruisers experiment with 37's. Too much rubbing and went back to 35's, but maybe you can take what he did and go farther
• KDSS Tips from Willy Beamin
• Towing with your 200? Check out linuxgod's thread

RIMs/Wheels​

• Want to run wheel spacers read this first
• Rockwarrior 17" wheel install thread
• After Market Wheel Thread
• Taking Tundra Toyota #75157 wheels and turning them into TRD Pro Wheels. Powdercoat the rims black and buy the TRD Pro Center caps

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Engine
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• dtt255's Header install thread
• Igop's thread on his supercharged rig

Fuel​

• DT255's Aux Fuel Tank Install
• ih8dirt's LPG tank addition thread

 

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Repairs /Maintenance

Maintenance​

Changing the Cabin Air Filter in the Glove Box

• Checkout ttrmikes thread on changing the cabin air filter
• John E Davies thread on the HVAC recirculate door is important with regard to the filter change. It needs to be in the right setting to change and it needs to be closed correctly to work afterwards

Changing Engine Oil

• MScruisers video thread on changing oil
• BigDouggieDoug's thread on changing oil

Changing Differential Fluid

• MScruisers video thread on changing the Differential Oil

Changing Oil Filter Cap

• bjowetts thread on changing out the plastic oil filter cap for an aluminum one

Engine

• Mark71s Changing the spark plug Thread
• Another thread on Spark Plugs with how to from Archtaan
• Mystery Coolant leak at the back of the engine thread. lots of members posts on this topic

Fuel

• Markusons Fuel Evap Code thread

KDSS

• KDSS Valve Rust Warning
• KDSS Stuck Valve repair
• bloc's thread on Anatomy of a KDSS Valve

Driveshaft

• Overland Tailors Thread on Drive shaft Maintenance
• bloc's thread on how to grease the front driveshaft

Repairs​

Turn Signals blinking rapidly or not working at all and changing the fuse didnt fix it, see TRD Burglars thread on replacing the Turn/Haz flasher relay

This link is a thread of Common Failures and Repairs compiled by the members. If you are having an issue, look here or the specific threads below

• 200 series error codes
• Beaders thread on adjusting the handbrake
• MScruisers thread on Cruiser Lean: "You've been doing it all wrong. Yes you"
• How to adjust the handbrake
• Need to change the Headlight bulbs on a 2013-15, look here Other years may be similar

kcjaz thread on how to replace side mirror retract actuator

From Docwoody's post on hose replacement in this thread
1657166030 - HOSE, RADIATOR, NO.1
1657266021 - HOSE, RADIATOR, NO.2
1657366010 - HOSE, RADIATOR, NO.3
9046641008 - CLAMP OR CLIP(FOR WATER HOSE) x4
9046743002 - CLAMP OR CLIP, HOSE(FOR RADIATOR INLET) x2
9091603117 - THERMOSTAT
1634666020 - GASKET, THERMOSTAT
8724060140 - VALVE ASSY, HEATER WATER
9955630100 - HOSE(FOR WATER BY-PASS PIPE) x4
9955510200 - HOSE(FOR WATER BY-PASS PIPE NO.4)
1626166040 - HOSE, WATER BY-PASS, NO.1
1626466021 - HOSE, WATER BY-PASS, NO.2
1626766020 - HOSE, WATER BY-PASS, NO.3
9030129006 - RING, O(FOR WATER BY-PASS OUTLET x3
9613551300 - CLAMP OR CLIP(FOR FUEL HOSE NO. 1) x10
9046713128 - CLAMP OR CLIP(FOR WATER BY-PASS HOSE NO.2) x2
1640154750 - CAP SUB-ASSY(FOR WATER OUTLET)
16400-66040 - RADIATOR ASSY
16100-69325 - PUMP ASSY, WATER
16210-66020 - COUPLING ASSY, FLUID (blue fan)
87209-60290 - HOSE SUB-ASSY, WATER
90467-22003 - CLIP
96112-10250 - CLAMP, HOSE
87245-60480 - HOSE, WATER
Gates 28460 90 Degree Molded Heater Hose - I trimmed this to fit at the bottom of -60290 (hose sub-asst, water) that goes to the rear heater outlet at the firewall.

I used 2’ of 5/8” gates green stripe; small section for PHH and ~ 16” for a section from -60290(hose sub assembly) to water bypass outlet. (94 and earlier models)

Instead of Toyota 966112-10250 clamps I used 15 ea. #10 constant torque hose clamp from NAPA.

 

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Members Build Thread Links

• 9780lc's build thread
• 619TOY's Build Thread
• aausmana's build thread of Bear
• Atwalz Build Thread
• Project BlackoutZ Build thread
• bjowett's Build Thread
• Codyaustin5's Build Thread
• Cruiser Outfitters Project Fauxverlander (Faux-Overlander) Build
• Kreiten's Build thread
• Montana Hippo 200 series build
• MScruisers build thread
• Nitro Gear / Justdifferentials, Project 200 Series Land Cruiser
• Rigger's Build Thread
• Romer's Build Thread
• sbly's Build Thread performed by IPOR
• Surfy's Build Thread for crossing Africa
• Ethernecter's XPLOR-R build Thread
• Wildyoats 200 Build
• Netjunkys 200 build thread
• DC916Cruiers Build Thread
• TomasAllans Build Thread
• RS6tofj80's build thread
• PDXLX 2016 Build Thread
• Pennypacker's build thread
• Girl Tiger Build thread by FDMD
• Odinskinds Build Thread
• Recon's build thread
• Utah 200 Build Thread
• TonyP's Build Thread
• Markuson's Bubba build thread
• Willy Beamin's build thread
• Jason Londons Black Molly build thread
• Kordsman's build thread
• Larrys Britt's (LBBLC100) Build thread
• Roy Park's Build Thread
• ckkone's Build Thread
• weaselox Backwoods Overland Build Thread
• grinchy's the Guzzler Build Thread
• Swsteury's Build Thread
• A10 Driver Frogs "Wife's" Build thread
• Bucknpedal's Build thread

Click this link for more build threads. Brings up all with the build prefix

 

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Events and Picture Threads:

Land Cruiser Destination Club Events

• 1st annual 200's in Ouray 2015 Thread
• 2nd Annual 200's in Ouray Thread
• 3rd Annual 200's in Breckenridge Thread
• 4th annual LCDC 200 series Destination club in Telluride Thread

Moab Related Events

• 2018 Moab Pre-funk Thread
• 2018 Hole In The Rock Thread

Select this link to view more Event and Picture Threads