1989 First Gen 4Runner
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HORN FIX:
The horn on this 4Runner would occasionally beep if pressed in the upper right corner of the steering wheel pad. Mostly, though, it did not work.
Common problem.
This is the best thread for a quick, cheap, effective fix:
We were able to successfully accomplish the .22 Caliber bullet casing fix without removing the steering wheel.
We removed the horn pad and upper/lower column clam shell pieces. We were able to use a cut-down .22 shell, filled with dielectric grease, and get it on the spring-loaded plunger with 2 guys: one to needle nose the shell into place and the other to hold the plunger depressed with a long, skinny, flat bald screw driver.
I also learned the rubber band around the needle nose handles to keep from dropping the .22 shell.
Horn works like new.
The horn on this 4Runner would occasionally beep if pressed in the upper right corner of the steering wheel pad. Mostly, though, it did not work.
Common problem.
This is the best thread for a quick, cheap, effective fix:
We were able to successfully accomplish the .22 Caliber bullet casing fix without removing the steering wheel.
We removed the horn pad and upper/lower column clam shell pieces. We were able to use a cut-down .22 shell, filled with dielectric grease, and get it on the spring-loaded plunger with 2 guys: one to needle nose the shell into place and the other to hold the plunger depressed with a long, skinny, flat bald screw driver.
I also learned the rubber band around the needle nose handles to keep from dropping the .22 shell.
Horn works like new.
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17th Birthday present is a 5th OE Toyota Steelie and a 33x10.50 Maxxis Razr.
We will start a 5-tire rotation and plan to mount the spare interior cargo, vertically, on the Driver’s side.
We will start a 5-tire rotation and plan to mount the spare interior cargo, vertically, on the Driver’s side.
Are those graduation pictures? If go great idea!
Nice truck!
It’s interesting that the led dome lights are working for you. I tried one in my 89 pickup and it didn’t work, somehow it even caused my clock to reset. Any ideas?
It’s interesting that the led dome lights are working for you. I tried one in my 89 pickup and it didn’t work, somehow it even caused my clock to reset. Any ideas?
But why doesn’t the bulb work? Sorry I’m not electrically inclined.
Btw your username and avatar are probably my favorite on here!
Btw your username and avatar are probably my favorite on here!
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Makes me wonder…my dome light works great with the LED…but my clock doesn’t work at all.
To my recollection, the clock didn’t work with the incandescent light in the dome either.
Never new they shared a fuse…I’m going to dig around
To my recollection, the clock didn’t work with the incandescent light in the dome either.
Never new they shared a fuse…I’m going to dig around
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