ntsaint's FJ40 search and build (2 Viewers)

[wngrog]

I think the truck originally had it but I'm pretty sure that chicken s*** is gone

 

[wngrog]

It's still there. Sorry. Didn't remember seeing it.

 

[fountainhead]

Open her up and slide the switch over...watch that 'Brake' light go out.

 

[Bomar]

From now on I will only buy rigs that JttmfT knows....unlimited knowledge.

 

[ntsaint]

I'm of the opinion that the EGR and Brake Warning Light 'hot' wires are crossed too (regardless of whether or not the plugs are different). To me, it looks like your EGR indicator is in an always on state (just being indicated in the 'Brake' light) and that your Brake Warning indicator is actually working properly (just being indicated in the 'EGR' light).

Couple of ways to check (maybe):

1. The Brake Warning Light 'hot' leg should be a Light Blue/Red wire. The EGR light 'hot' leg(s) should be fed by both a Black/Yellow wire and a Black/White wire. Check the harness side of the plugs and confirm the wire colors.

2. The Light Blue/Red wire feeding the Brake Warning Light should only be hot when the ignition is in the 'On' position. The Black/Yellow and Black/White wires feeding the EGR light indicate that it should have power when the ignition is in both the 'On' and 'Start' positions. Check to see if your 'Brake' light stays on when starting the engine. If it does, then this too suggests the 'hot' wires are crossed.

3. On the 'California Equipped' trucks, the EGR light was nothing more than a switch tied to the speedo cable. It gets toggled every 25,000 miles. You can reset it yourself if you feel like pulling the instrument cluster apart. Some good info here. If your 'Brake' light goes off after toggling this switch, then we know the wires are crossed.

JTTMFT indeed.

After reading above, even if the EGR switch is the issue (and thanks for that link), then the hot wires almost HAVE to be crossed, right? There is no other explanation.

 

[ntsaint]

From now on I will only buy rigs that JttmfT knows....unlimited knowledge.

FACT

 

[fountainhead]

Yea...reserve judgement until Andy gets all this sorted out. There could be a thousand different reasons why this is happening...I just pointed out a few that should be relatively easy to check out.

 

[ntsaint]

That dang JTTMFT! Wire was backwards and the EGR switch had to be toggled.

Thanks @fountainhead


EGR fixed <link

 

[ntsaint]

Footman loops are in. Twist locks later today. Fit and finish is awesome.

There are two flaps at the edge. One inside one outside the tub.

 

[ntsaint]

Soft top is done. Loops, twist locks in, straps trimmed, bolts tightened. Very happy with it. Thx to @cbmontgo dor the installation help #protips

 

[G-Cat]

Loops and twists OEM or?

 

[ntsaint]

Loops and twists OEM or?

SOR

 

[ntsaint]

Patches has gotten about 200 miles in the last 10 days or so.

 

[ntsaint]

Also dropped in the oem floor mat today. It's a little rough and needs some cleaning but...it says Toyota on it.

 

[fountainhead]

She's fine.

 

[under_psi]

man.....

#patches looking right @ntsaint

 

[ntsaint]

Pulled the PS box. Shipping it to get t rebuilt. Kinda sucked to do I'm not gonna lie. Had to pull the fender.

 

[wngrog]

Dislike

 

[ntsaint]

Dislike

Fact

 

[ntsaint]

She's fine.

man.....

#patches looking right @ntsaint

Thx guys. She's coming along.