Recent content by Kungpaodog

If you figure it out, let me know. My best guess is that the O'Reilly sensors are not quite sending the right signal, and I need to replace the one I installed. I also replaced the front knock sensor and the pigtail. I spliced the front knock sensor to the rear, and the rear sensor is currently...

They were the cheap ones. Interestingly, I just checked their website and they now offer a more expensive one. I've read mixed things about the cheap knock sensors.

I've been fighting a code for the front knock sensor. I traced the wiring back to the ECU and it has good continuity. I replaced the sensor once and the code came back after 50 miles. I returned and replaced the sensor two more times and the code kept coming back. I spliced in a new pig tail and...

I fixed the AC on my '94 with a new expansion valve. Be sure to run the troubleshooting steps first to verify what it is. Another wild idea I have is that you might have a failing heater valve? I doubt that would be intermittent. You can easily see if the heater valve is being moved without...

Thanks for posting that up. I'm replacing my knock sensor wiring chasing down an issue. It looks like the link you provided isn't plug and play for FZJ80's, but we can cut the ends off and splice them in. Is that correct?

MY '94 needed a new expansion valve when I had similar issues. It would blow cold for a while, then go warm. Make sure that when it's blowing warm that the compressor clutch is engaging. If it's blowing warm, the temp switch is in good order, charge is correct, and the clutch engages when you...

I got a two pack of remotes for my 97 from remotes.com that paired easily. 2 New Keyless Entry Remote Key Fob for Toyota RS3000, BAB237131-022 Black The two pack was $50. The buttons are not as crisp as oem, but at that price I don't care.

I suspect the AC system is slowly leaking. Either the recharge was enough to pop another connector or they didn't reassemble it correctly.

Since no one else mentioned it, you wrote that you had the brake rotors replaced. This requires taking the hub apart, and if they goofed up on the reassembly that could make a rumbling noise in the area you describe. I hope you don't need a whole new transmission and it is something easier!

Sorry, I can't suggest an appraiser, but the timing is probably pretty bad with the hail storm that just caused a ton of damage around here. I suspect insurance companies are being very stingy right now. The good news is they are required to make you whole again, so if they can't show you a...

For anyone chasing starting issues that can be addressed with a tap on the starter, be sure that the PO didn't install a cheap aftermarket starter. I rebuilt my starter on my '94 only to discover it was aftermarket and the bore was crooked. The OEM starter from the Toyota dealer worked great...

Yes, thanks. I edited my post.

My '94 was improved but still a little temperamental with NOx even after new O2 sensors and an EGR system cleaning. High NOx indicates a high combustion temperature. A high combustion temperature can be caused by a lean fuel mixture. Therefore O2 sensors and fuel injectors are possible suspects...

I was with you until I saw that you used Land Rover parts. Yech. :flipoff2: But on a serious note, I'm glad your son is fine and I hope you get back in a Cruiser asap!

Me, too. But I used a press to push in the new ones. The aluminum tool just deformed in the press, so then I beat them in with a hammer.