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    ABS Light

    Well it got fixed in the end, it was the driver's side front speed sensor (that I replaced last year). It was damaged, not sure how. Was fine in the straight ahead steering position but went faulty on the turn. Wasn't the wire either so not sure how this happened but not going to spend much time...
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    ABS Light

    OK So I got Techstream up and running but hasn't really helped. The only alarm on the system was for the Tilt position sensor which was a historic one from when my Tilt motor failed. Connecting to the ABS/VHS ECU it gave me an error first that the function you tried hasn't worked but may work...
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    ABS Light

    Uhu. Yes those connections are all OK. Pulled them to check even though the cables to the sensors were replaced with the sensors. Both sides of the plug are nice and clean. I've ordered Techstream and the miniVCI cable, supposedly fully supporting windows 10 as I will be loading this on a...
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    ABS Light

    Grinbo. Looking at a few threads, it wraps around the top end of the steering column and has a multi plug just on the same side as the steering wheel rake and reach control. Can be accessed by removing the lower steering column cowl. From reading the other posts on here and IH8MUD it makes...
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    ABS Light

    Grimbo. It’s possible although I did get a mate to sit in the car with the engine on while a wiggled the cable and couldn’t make the light come on unless he turned the steering wheel to full left lock. Uhu mentioning the steering angle sensor has given me something to think about. I haven’t...
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    ABS Light

    Uhu. just checked and yes cheap as chips. What kind of cable do I need for a 99 100 series with 1hd-fte. Is it the 16 pin one?. Handy I have a nice rugged computer perfect for running techstream on
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    ABS Light

    Thank Uhu. I’ll take a look at getting a tester. Yes one of those thing I always promised myself but never got around to. cheers Andy
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    ABS Light

    Thanks, however the wheel bearings are OK, I keep these well adjusted, checking them at least 6 monthly, repacking the grease if needed as well. I have a feeling that I am barking completely up the wrong tree but the reason I thought something to do with the steering pump was that the light...
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    ABS Light

    Long time since I've been on here, my 100 series has just worked faultlessly apart from my last big expense with the suspension pipe bursting on the O/S rear. 264K miles and going strong. However.... I'm after some suggestions. My ABS light comes on but only if I turn hard left, doesn't come on...
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    Updating Navigation Software??

    Steve. Can't agree more, plus at least for the TNS500 it's a bit old hat and the signal strength from the Antenna is not all that. When I got my 100 I replaced the aftermarket Clarion system with a Pioneer AVIC-HD1BT which is a great system and also has a built in hard drive for the Navigation...
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    Updating Navigation Software??

    Depends on the model - on the TNS500 I believe it is a CD ROM not a DVD, I believe on the TNS510 it is a DVD.
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    Updating Navigation Software??

    It should be under the driver's seat - accessed from the rear I believe - on my 80 I had it in the centre console but the default position on the 100 is under the seat.
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    100 Series AC Evaporator and Valve removal

    Update Well it's all working again at last. After reinstalling the evaporator with the new Expansion valve (TX valve) it still was not working and the system was vacuuming. In the end after flushing the evaporator again and the pipes and the condenser and it still not working the A/C guy pulled...
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    Updating Navigation Software??

    Just to add. I had a TNS500 navigation system in my old 80 series (from a 2001 100 series) and upgrading that was just a case of putting in the latest CD, no upgrade procedure to go through - new cd, switch it on and away you go.
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    Updating Navigation Software??

    What model of Navigation system is in there. I don't have the Toyota system however in my experience updates tend to be the map only, they don't change the underlying software so a new cd can just be used without needing to go through all the previous stages. Certainly on my Pioneer system that...
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    100 series amateur radio installation

    Steve. I have my Kenwood unit mounted in the centre console where the CD stacker used to be, my Pioneer stereo has a built in hard drive so I don't need the stacker. I brought the cable for the handset out to an RJ45 socket on the side of the console and have the head unit mounted on it's stand...
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    100 Series AC Evaporator and Valve removal

    OK for others who have to do this I managed to get out the Evaporator and TX valve without removing the dashboard but it's a bit of a pain. however this is how you do it. (before you do anything have the aircon professionally discharged). 1. Remove the Glovebox (2 screws) 2. Remove the top inner...
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    100 Series AC Evaporator and Valve removal

    Does anyone know what it is like to get the evaporator / valve out of a 100 series. It looks pretty full on under the glove box but not sure if you can actually get the thing out without removing everything, can you just remove the ECU and a couple of other things and then undo the nuts and...
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    front fogs with DRL's

    Chris. CREE are a manufacturer of LEDs that I think are pretty much the best (certainly seem the premium product). Few of the lighting manufacturers make their own LEDs instead they would be manufactured by a number of other companies, CREE being the most regarded. Yes the DRLs should go off...
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    front fogs with DRL's

    Have been thinking about a pair myself, same reasons as you. They shouldn't be too difficult to wire up - feed to the sidelights to switch them off when the normal lights are on and then an ignition switched feed. Not sure what power the fogs are (and what make they are - CREE would be best).
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    Front Wing removal

    Frank. Small world although I wasn't from Cheltenham originally, grew up in Surrey near Woking but Cheltenham is home now and I don't think I'll be moving on. We live on the outskirts of Cheltenham in Hatherley, nice and close to the M5 for getting anywhere. My Step Daughter lived in Brockworth...
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    Front Wing removal

    Thanks everyone for the advice. I think I'm going to patch it up for now and start looking for good replacement panels. I'll be cutting out the metal back to good but realise it won't last forever. I'm OK with painting it if it's the wrong color (as long as I can get a good wind free day at a...
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    Front Wing removal

    My 100 has got a few rust problems which I had a quote for and the shop wanted to replace both front wings which I think is excessive so I'm going to do it myself. What arethe front wings like to get off, they seem relatively simple - remove the wheelarch liner, bolts along the top, one at the...
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    Torque Converter Lockup

    All sorted now by the esteemed Julian at Overland Cruisers, new upgraded TC and drives nicely again now.
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    Fifth door, external handle

    Possibly 69090 - Handle back door outside. Mine has also started to break up (the plastic covering to the metal handle). For shipping I would suggest from the US would be best - I would expect the part to be common with the Lexus. Might be worth posting a question on IH8MUD as there are a few...
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    Torque Converter Lockup

    Thanks uHu. It's going into to Overland Cruisers next week for TC replacement. I did think as much but wanted other opinions as the Auto Box does seem fine apart from the Lockup not releasing when the box is cold. I decided against it as while I have done an Auto box & TC before (TH350 in my...
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    100 Series Radio Head Unit Replacement

    Paul. I have a Pioneer HD1BT installed in my '99 and it fits straight in, no trimming required. The HD1BT may be quite old now but is still a great unit - Ipod, Bluetooth, built in Hard drive which records every CD you put into it until it is full so no CD stacker required. The iPod connection...
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    Torque Converter Lockup

    Well my 100 series now has the dreaded torque converter problem although only when the transmission fluid is cold. When you slow down for a junction or roundabout it's like driving a manual and forgetting to dip the clutch, feels like it is going to stall. My question is, do you think it's...
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    Servicing

    Yep and on the grease points you are correct, depends on your use of the vehicle, mine gets road use all the time and has only ever been off road once so the grease is pretty clean - I have had the CVs apart twice in the last year.
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    Servicing

    Yep it is excessive but for the price of an air filter it saves forgetting it. It's kind of historic, when I used to work in a garage in the 70s, you changed air filters every time you changed oil filters - whatever the vehicle.
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    Servicing

    I work on the following service intervals. Change the oil, oil filter and air filter every 5000 miles. Grease the grease points every year. Check the brakes when I change the oil and change the pads when they are down to a quarter Lube the door locks before winter sets in. Get the injectors...
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    Wher did your love for LC's come from ?

    My love for Land Cruisers started in about 1980 when I was working in a garage and we had an FJ55 come in for a service - LHD, khaki green and come from somewhere in Europe. I took it out for a test drive (I had only recently passed my test) and fell in love with the amzing feeling of it just...
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    Cracked 2.4 head - bubbles question.

    Pete. To be honest if it has done an average mileage it WILL be knackered - either blocked closed (good) or blocked open (bad). They soot up something horrible over time and you either need to replace or bin it. The black box is the electronic throttle control / Throttle Position Sensor, have...
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    Cracked 2.4 head - bubbles question.

    Coiuld be right however on the Hilux Surf with the same engine the correct and standard cap is the 0.9 one. One of the first mods I did was to put on a 1.1 cap but it still didn't help wih stopping the cracks I had in the head. Dump the EGR valve - it really makes a major difference to the mid...
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    Shall I let GM know or will you...

    One of the classiest repairs I have seen in a long time - certainly a step up from old tissue paper. Definately increases the value of the vehicle by at least the value of the bluetack.
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    Over-revving at start up

    UK models definately had the Cold start device from memoryon top of the IP. It is most probably this gone belly up - it can be disconnected - not all markets got it anyway.
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    Anyone know any Landcruiser Breakers?

    Also have a look at www.hiluxsurf.co.uk, it may be set up for the Hilux Surf but there are a lot of Pickups on there too and lots of people breaking stuff all the time.
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    4x4 Dune Driving

    Yep and you have to factor in different types of sand - wind blown crust, soft fluffy stuff, hard gritty stuff. all takes it's own technique. In the end the only 100% sure fire rule was the up and down straight, don't go across the fall line at an angle - you may end up very injured and you 4x4...
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    4x4 Dune Driving

    I did quite a bit of dune driving in the UAE when I lived there in a 4 Litre Jeep Cherokee and the few things I learned are as follows. 1. Power and momentum are key - give it a good run up and keep your foot to the floor - you DON'T want to stop as you will get stuck and not get going again...
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    Strange oily (clear oil) dripping from passenger side dash

    Re: Strange oily (clear oil) dripping from passenger side da My understanding is it's one of the seals and it just happens to leak down and into the wiring harness cover and then ends up in the passenger footwell. Supposedly a known problem but then my local dealer knew nothing about it -...
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    Hazards Not working, are they a MOT Failure?

    According to UK construction and use, number of direction indicators per side is 1 rear, 1 front and 1 side marker so according to that having 2 at the front, 2 at the rear plus the side marker is not allowed.
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    Strange oily (clear oil) dripping from passenger side dash

    Re: Strange oily (clear oil) dripping from passenger side da Andy. Not yet, haven't had a chance to do it and it's still dripping. Got to get around to taking off the cover off the IP and seeing where it is coming from - pretty sure it will be Timer Control valve leaking into the wiring loom.
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    MSN review best Luxury 4x4 for winter

    About the best you're going to get on MSN. Most of their reviews are complete c**p
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    MSN review best Luxury 4x4 for winter

    Hooray. :clap: :clap: :clap: At last one of these review things actually recognised that the Land Cruiser beats them all. 100 series from 2002 - 2007 beats the lot and the Disco 3 into second place. First time I think I have ever agreed with one of these reviews (although personally any 100...
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    Washer Jets

    Would I do that, I always try to find the most complex and over engineered approach to everything I do. it is the British way after all old boy :lol:
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    Washer Jets

    Damn, just goes to show a bit of prior planning solves a lot of problems - if only I'd had a decent fluid in the bottle before it froze :doh:
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    Washer Jets

    Chris. You're a star, gonna get me one of those and give it a go.
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    Washer Jets

    I have to say on this one (and I normally don't complain about any of the design features on the LC) but putting the washer bottle at the front where it gets the full force of the icy blast ranks right up there with the rectangular steeing wheel on the Allegro. Even with 50% concentrate, my...
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    Safety First

    Just to add - based on personal experience when I got a flat tyre on my old Hilux Surf. Bottle jcaks are even more unstable than bad axle stands. If it is not absolutely flat chock both wheels on the oposite side and make sure the steering lock is on. My personal experience was in being on a...
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