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  1. AdventureWagon

    KZJ95 Ignition key stuck

    Sometimes this can be caused if the steering is pushed hard against an object (eg kerb) and the steering lock has activated in this position.
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    Not working/No power

    You really need to check if it's wiring or the connector. Even just a random car bulb with some wires will do. I'd start by getting that panel off (think you have to remove the trim around the gear levers and working up), then get the wires off the connector, hook your bulb or voltmeter to...
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    Not working/No power

    The two top right 20A ones - PWR OUTLET ACC.
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    Not working/No power

    Either bad connection behind the panel or they may on different fuses. IIRC there is a power outlet fuse in the under bonnet fusebox. If you have a voltmeter you could measure between the good and bad one - that way you can tell if the issue is with the positive or negative connection...
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    Low range without centre diff lock

    Nice I'll give it a go at the weekend! Yes this has 2 seperate switches, the CD switch and a range switch.
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    Low range without centre diff lock

    Noticed on my 150 that the centre diff and high/low range are seperate. Does that mean you can use low range without the centre diff locked? If so I am thinking this would be useful for trailer parking. Have not tried it myself only have access to hard pavement at the moment and don't want to...
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    Possible upgrade?

    Ok so we traded in the 90 for a 2016 150 series. Manual transmission and the 1GD engine, 220kkm on the clock. It's a country car so apart from the orange dust in some hard to get places I am hoping the clutch is still in good condition.
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    Possible upgrade?

    I did consider it but divorce will be a major faff after 23 years! I should have checked whilst we were dating. Sounds like you did well though haha. Yes would have to check rust but most cars here have little or no rust unless abandoned for decades. That said beach 4wd is popular and if...
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    Possible upgrade?

    So we are in the situation of the moment of having 2 cars - the 2000 Prado 90 and a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer. We don't need 2 cars any more and are considering selling them and buying a better and diesel 4wd. We need to talk to the bank so nothing's decided but I think the LC 100 or 200 is way...
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    97 Land Cruiser/Colorado TD - Ignition problem?

    I wondered about this too! Mine is S3408.
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    97 Land Cruiser/Colorado TD - Ignition problem?

    Yes from under the car. The starter is usually on on side but to the rear of the engine and is connected to the bell housing in some way.
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    many questions, please

    I have not done the shifter bushes myself but I would attempt it - it's a job done entirely in the cabin, you don't need to go under the car. New hinges might be hard but Amayama or Partsouq are both great places. Other than that if you have a 4wd scrapyard that might have some. You'd want to...
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    many questions, please

    1. This is a common issue and is down to worn bushes in the shifter assembly. Any mechanic should be able to do this. 2. Normal for a car this old but you could find something to wedge in the gap or maybe try some silicone lubricant if it's a rubbing noise. 3. I think I've read on this...
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    90 Series Prado 4WD selector jammed

    Nice to find one that's done more than mine (404000km)!
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    90 Series Prado 4WD selector jammed

    Alternator isn't charging the battery. The rest (brake, filter) are on because of this. First step is to measure the voltage on the battery with the motor running. If this is less than 13.5v then something is causing the alternator not to work. Could be duff battery, broken belt or wiring or...
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    90 Series Prado 4WD selector jammed

    I guess that's possible, my one does look thinner. However the Australian market ones do not have catalytic converters or even oxygen sensors so the exhaust system is likely to be different.
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    90 Series Prado 4WD selector jammed

    That's the crossover pipe. Connects the passenger side exhaust manifold under the transmission into to the exhaust system.
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    90 Series Prado 4WD selector jammed

    One thing to remember that in that park/neutral state you'll need to hold the car on the handbrake or foot brake as the transmission park will not have any effect.
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    90 Series Prado 4WD selector jammed

    Don't think there are indicators for the range just if the centre diff is locked or not but you need to drive some distance (a few hundred metres) to get it to lock. If it's auto then you should see an A/T P light when the transmission is in P and the transfer case is in neutral. If you aren't...
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    90 Series Prado 4WD selector jammed

    Good luck!
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    90 Series Prado 4WD selector jammed

    For sure - you need to remove the transfer case and transmission to replace the rear main seal. And if it was fine before chances are something has gone astray during reassembly.
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    Is this normal?

    Yes it does have a manual fallback if you unplug it. Shifts might be a bit sudden and I think you can only select 1st 2nd or 4th given there are only 3 forward positions on the lever.
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    Is this normal?

    Could it be that the ECU detects a high but not critical ATF temperature and precluding the use of overdrive which could cause a lot more heat at least in the torque converter? When I go on long journeys I'm usually towing so disable overdrive as mentioned in the manual. But haven't noticed...
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    Is this normal?

    Won't change until higher rpm if you are demanding lot of throttle and will also change higher if you have ECT PWR on. There is also an overdrive lockout on the gearstick but you do get an OD OFF warning for this. There are only 2 solenoids for gear change so if you have 1st through 3rd I'd say...
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    Is this normal?

    I think if there was a lot to worry about you'd know from the pan contents. I guess you can disassemble the filter or examine with a torch and check inside but I think they are just a screen inside. As long as the valve body looks ok from the bottom I don't know what else to suggest apart from...
  26. AdventureWagon

    Is this normal?

    Weird? Could be grease that clutch material has stuck to? Anything similar in the pan?
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    Is this normal?

    Greasy or dry? Kind of looks like greasy fingerprints from someone holding it in place. Anything else odd like the fluid looking wrong?
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    How long have you had yours?

    4 years now, have had my other car (Mitsubishi Lancer) for 14 years nearly. No plans to change.
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    Prado 95 transfer case issue

    Yes HL (centre diff locked) would be needed if you've disconnected one of the driveshafts. Otherwise the centre diff will drive the easiest one, the disconnected front drive, and it'll be double the usual speed hence the vibration possibly. I am not a mechanic but I don't see this causing...
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    My P light is out!

    Hopefully, this did happen once before and it was mixed with a mild slap to the top of the dash. Not this time though. Could yours be crappy connections on the cluster connectors? Might be worth cleaning these up with a toothbrush and alcohol.
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    Different oil temperature

    Just 2mm over will be perfectly fine. It'll get used up soon enough in these older motors!
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    My P light is out!

    That's odd. Usually the range switch will inhibit starting unless in park or neutral. My D light is out too, got to pull out the cluster and replace that light and some illumination bulbs.
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    Different oil temperature

    That should be fine for your climate. I use 15W-40 in mind but it rarely gets colder than 10degC here.
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    Rocker cover gasket replacement

    No this isn't a hard job. When I've done jobs like this I put the small parts like bolts into separate ziplock bags and label them. Good mechanics gloves are good for these types of jobs. Got to do the same job on my 5VZ at some stage.
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    Prado 95 transfer case issue

    There are quite a few 4WD wreckers here on the east coast of Australia and I've seen quite a few manual tranny 1KZs about. Could the 120 1KZ manual transfer case also fit I wonder - the 120 diesel was 1KZ for a couple of years here at least. I know shipping will be a PITA from here but...
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    Prado 95 transfer case issue

    Hilux is not an AWD system. So unlikely to fit the Prado's shafts even if it will mount ok to the tranny.
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    Landcruisers at work

    Yeah it's a nice size, 4x7 and easily manovered by hand. I think there's a limit on vehicle plus trailer to be less than 4.5 tons to use dump tickets (each household gets 10 x 100kg tickets a year). You can just pay cash to dump stuff though if you are out of this range. My car plus the...
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    Landcruisers at work

    Currently borrowing a box trailer from a mate. Done a 200kg green waste and a 400kg general waste dump so far. Probably one more to go before I take it back. Trailer is a 2009 model but fully refurbished including a new floor about 2 yrs ago.
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    Immobilizer

    I don't think there's an easy way to do this without desoldering and reprogramming the EEPROM in the ECU. Best to solve the problem, check connections and transponder coil etc.
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    Prado V6 Auto without 4x4 gearlever

    The V6 petrol is the most common 90 series here. You can easily get 500,000km out of this engine. Perhaps your non 4WD versions are for markets which have unfavorable rules for 4WD? A lot of people use these as utility vehicles and never go off road so it would still be an attractive vehicle...
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    E10 1998 Land Cruiser

    I also noticed a slight reduction in horsepower in my car with E10. Didn't care for the car but the VZJ95 can ill afford a drop in hp!
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    E10 1998 Land Cruiser

    Doubt that 1 tank would do any harm, here in some states you can only get E10 or premium and there are plenty of VZJ95s about. But some do day that it's not great for old fuel lines etc.
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    Which ATF do you use?

    The Haynes manual and Toyota manual say 2l for a drain and fill. But from my own experience these transmissions are easy to overfill as the dipstick is hard to get a reliable repeatable reading on. So get ready for up to 4l to come out. I think the system has about 9l or 10l in total...
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    Which ATF do you use?

    I have mixed and had no problems. I think unless you've only used Toyota OEM dexron iii since the vehicle was made then it's impossible to avoid.
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    The car vibrates

    I know very little about this particular engine but it sounds like you have some kind of misfire at idle. Not sure what the cause could be though, fuel delivery somehow but I'm not very clued up on diesels.
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    The car vibrates

    That's a propshaft component. Presumably since your problem occurs when you are stationery this rules out the transfer case, propshaft and axles.
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    The car vibrates

    What model of engine? Or the size (cc) and fuel?
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    Seeking a front diff unit.

    Ah forget that the front diff will still be turning via the wheels.
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    Seeking a front diff unit.

    Temporary solution could be to remove the front propshaft and lock the centre diff. Sacrificing 4WD I know.
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