Back from MOAB and got some testing done and wanted to share some stuff.
First, I know this is taking some time but I'm engineering a lot of stuff and doing so simultaneously so while it looks like I'm jumping around it's all intended to...
Took a break and went to the Relic run in NC. Got to hang out and camp with the Grandkids. It was Awesome catching up with Cruiser friends we hadn't seen in years. I was asked to go wheeling Saturday then Peyton said Grandpa you want to draw...
The answer is no. The apron badges, floor mats, and console badge were added at the port…the only pseudo registration of the console badge numbers is a thread started on IH8MUD by @elmariachi, rest his soul.
Toyota did sell replacement center...
I had an issue with the temperature. As usual, most likely the system needed burping. A few cycles and fills and it appears to be holding 195°F just dandy. Tomorrow, the freeway drive home.
Vrooooom!
I have not encountered a plate before that has info like "unit # such and such". My suspicion is that it may be a "distributor-generated" tag for a vehicle that could have been part of a large fleet order for a government or NGO entity. This is...
The model number is supposed to be on the line where yours has the VIN. The ID plate is an odd-ball. They show up from some export markets. Actually I'm surprised the VIN came up.
I'd try that before ordering a new sensor. Just to see what happens.
EDIT to add additional thoughts.
If it idles with the MAF unplugged, substitute the MAF with a known-good one. Perhaps a borrowed one? If it doesn't work with a known-good...
See the next to last post on page 2... Maybe?
https://www.toyotanation.com/threads/truck-runs-then-dies.1443474/page-2?nested_view=1&sortby=oldest#replies