sbman
Supporting Vendor
The thing with the late 90's early 2000's vehicles is that they contain just enough electronics that servicing them becomes impossible without factory documentation, or finding someone that knows them inside and out which becomes increasingly difficult. At least they aren't so bad like the modern cars where you can't do much of anything without a wiring diagram, a special diagnostic computer, and technical skills to run all of that. If this is a vehicle you want to keep long term, you'll want to find those manuals.
The dealer should be able to get them for you, or tell you where to get them. HOWEVER. I've been on the 'notify' list for an EWD from Helm (the official source for Toyota manuals in the U.S.) for my 97 FZJ 80 for 3 years, simply can't get one. I've scrounged a few various ones off the internet in PDF format but really want to have the real thing. It simply isn't available.
If you do manage to find factory manuals through any source, PM me as I'd love to acquire copies of at least the systems that are unique to your model.
The dealer should be able to get them for you, or tell you where to get them. HOWEVER. I've been on the 'notify' list for an EWD from Helm (the official source for Toyota manuals in the U.S.) for my 97 FZJ 80 for 3 years, simply can't get one. I've scrounged a few various ones off the internet in PDF format but really want to have the real thing. It simply isn't available.
If you do manage to find factory manuals through any source, PM me as I'd love to acquire copies of at least the systems that are unique to your model.