Snow driving
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I'm sure I can find it in the FSM, but how do we get to said sensors.
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one last question,
How can i find out which one was faulty? Can I check for an error code?
Thanks, and I found it in the FSM =D
How can i find out which one was faulty? Can I check for an error code?
Thanks, and I found it in the FSM =D
Just another reason to stay away from all those fancy electronics on the MY2000+ ! 
My 06 4-Runner did the same thing about two days after I purchased it new from the lot. Scared the hell out of me. Never did it again over 5 years of owning it...
A bit of an old thread I came across while searching for tips for snow driving. Don't usually get the opportunity to drive in snow and ice but sure appears this storm moving across New Mexico and North Texas is going to give me a chance. Our travel plans are taking us to ABQ by Sunday afternoon and doesn't appear I'll be able to skirt the weather (realistic options either take us up through Roswell to Clines Corner then into ABQ on I40, or take I10 all the way to El Paso then I25 up to ABQ). Personally, I don't like the drive through and from El Paso to ABQ but am considering since it will be on the western side of the storm. I know, you folks north of Cental Texas probably think I'm way overthinking this.
Anyhow, sounds like the 100 is a good choice for the trip. It's equipped with BFG AT KO2 and I hear good reports for traction in snow.
Seems like I need to be aware of the VSC and wheel locking up when I get into slushy conditions. I remember once before getting the VSC/ABS lights when driving on a slushy road in Colorado and recall it being caused by a sensor icing up or getting dirty (problem seemed to resolve itself after it warmed and I sprayed down the inner wheel with water).
Any tips for safe driving in snow are appreciated.
Thanks.
Anyhow, sounds like the 100 is a good choice for the trip. It's equipped with BFG AT KO2 and I hear good reports for traction in snow.
Seems like I need to be aware of the VSC and wheel locking up when I get into slushy conditions. I remember once before getting the VSC/ABS lights when driving on a slushy road in Colorado and recall it being caused by a sensor icing up or getting dirty (problem seemed to resolve itself after it warmed and I sprayed down the inner wheel with water).
Any tips for safe driving in snow are appreciated.
Thanks.
Look far ahead - reduce speed in time, i.e. 10 times earlier than normal, and immediately if there is anything that looks unclear up ahead.
Btw: bfg at is awful in snow, but will probably be OK at your latitude.
Your Hundy is one of the best snow vehicles out there. You should be more concerned with the guy in the mustang with summer tires on sliding into you.
Last Winter was record snowfall for the Boston area and I was out in every storm heading to the mountains to ski with the family. Never used CDL once or 4LO for that matter. Easily went through 14 in of powder on rural back country roads. Only real issue is black ice. Give yourself plenty of room when braking - even a 6000lb elephant slides on ice.
Last Winter was record snowfall for the Boston area and I was out in every storm heading to the mountains to ski with the family. Never used CDL once or 4LO for that matter. Easily went through 14 in of powder on rural back country roads. Only real issue is black ice. Give yourself plenty of room when braking - even a 6000lb elephant slides on ice.
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My driveway has had over a foot of snow in it for over a week. No problems at all. I got two 90* turns coming down my driveway, the only way I can get the VSC to engage if is I throttle hard through the 90* turns and try to kick the truck sideways, then it kicks in like normal. I have really got to try though to get it to engage. Couple weeks ago I drove 35 miles through a canyon at night. It was 32*, raining and slush with 5" of so of slush on the road with ice under that. Pretty sketchy driving at 55mph but not once did the VSC kick in. The 100 tracked awesome and didn't slide around at all.
My only complaint with the 100 in snow and ice is the torque steer which really isn't that bad unless you try to corner at speed on slick surfaces. I wouldn't say my 100 is the best truck I have had for snow/ice but it is right up there. My FJ60 with sipped tires was outstanding in the snow and ice. My 80 was nearly as good without sipped tires. I been living in the rockies for 20yrs so I think a lot of this comes down to just knowing how to drive on ice/snow and feeling comfortable with it. I used to go snow wheeling all the time in Nov./Dec. when the first snow comes and before the back roads get to deep. Last time out was in my 80 (no lockers yet and crappy tires), no problems plowing through 2ft or more of snow. Same trip though my buddy had a new to him 99 100. He outdid the rest of us easily, that being my 80, a way built up 4-Runner and a late 2000's Tundra. My buddies 100 went up roads none of the rest of us could climb. I attribute that in the 99 100 to rear locker and front IFS giving great ground clearance up front for much less drag than the SA trucks. Not sure why the Tundra had so many problems that day, he got stuck several times. In my FJ60 we could break trail in 3ft of snow and do it at 40+mph. That my friends is a lot of fun. It is like drifting in a rice rocket. In fact to date the FJ60 was the best truck I have had for snow wheeling. The thing climbed many a steep hill in 2+ft of snow easily. Then again it had f&r ARB lockers and Maxxis Creepies that I had sipped plus a 350hp v8.
Also been to the sand dunes in my 80 with my buddy who was in his 99 100. Both trucks were on par but the 80 did slightly better simply due to the vortec in it and the great lowdown torque. But my buddys 100 easily tore up the biggest dunes at Saint Anthony, Idaho all day long running some crazy sketchy lines. It was a stock 100 besides a small OME lift and some 33" BFG A/Ts. We both run about 8psi in the sand. and about 8-12psi in the snow.
Cheers
My only complaint with the 100 in snow and ice is the torque steer which really isn't that bad unless you try to corner at speed on slick surfaces. I wouldn't say my 100 is the best truck I have had for snow/ice but it is right up there. My FJ60 with sipped tires was outstanding in the snow and ice. My 80 was nearly as good without sipped tires. I been living in the rockies for 20yrs so I think a lot of this comes down to just knowing how to drive on ice/snow and feeling comfortable with it. I used to go snow wheeling all the time in Nov./Dec. when the first snow comes and before the back roads get to deep. Last time out was in my 80 (no lockers yet and crappy tires), no problems plowing through 2ft or more of snow. Same trip though my buddy had a new to him 99 100. He outdid the rest of us easily, that being my 80, a way built up 4-Runner and a late 2000's Tundra. My buddies 100 went up roads none of the rest of us could climb. I attribute that in the 99 100 to rear locker and front IFS giving great ground clearance up front for much less drag than the SA trucks. Not sure why the Tundra had so many problems that day, he got stuck several times. In my FJ60 we could break trail in 3ft of snow and do it at 40+mph. That my friends is a lot of fun. It is like drifting in a rice rocket. In fact to date the FJ60 was the best truck I have had for snow wheeling. The thing climbed many a steep hill in 2+ft of snow easily. Then again it had f&r ARB lockers and Maxxis Creepies that I had sipped plus a 350hp v8.
Also been to the sand dunes in my 80 with my buddy who was in his 99 100. Both trucks were on par but the 80 did slightly better simply due to the vortec in it and the great lowdown torque. But my buddys 100 easily tore up the biggest dunes at Saint Anthony, Idaho all day long running some crazy sketchy lines. It was a stock 100 besides a small OME lift and some 33" BFG A/Ts. We both run about 8psi in the sand. and about 8-12psi in the snow.
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Is it normal to air down that much in the snow? I guess it makes sense, but I haven't heard of that before.
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Snow wheeling, not driving on snow paved roads. I am just about always in the 8-12psi range aired down for off pavement driving. Unless I am in my rock crawler with bead locks, then I am usually down to 5psi or so. I have run 15psi when I am super loaded up and just doing dirt/gravel roads.
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That is snow wheeling.
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FYI I am in El Paso and just took a friend's family to the airport. The 100 was excellent with my KO2s. I10 was basically just wet and and slushy on the shoulders. Don't sweat it and use your head. It's not your 100 you have to worry about but the other drivers who aren't paying attention.
Winter tires are a great investment if you get a good season of snow. Stopping distance alone on slippery and icy surfaces is worth every penny.
In addition to a snow scraper/brush, always have a winter safety kit in the truck: blanket; flares; candles; fold-up shovel; tow rope; spare granola/nutrition bars; etc.
It's not always for you.
In addition to a snow scraper/brush, always have a winter safety kit in the truck: blanket; flares; candles; fold-up shovel; tow rope; spare granola/nutrition bars; etc.
It's not always for you.
I don't rock crawl but I have armor for the other drivers......