Toyota 4Runner: Do-it-yourself maintenance

Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M) programs

Some states have vehicle emission inspection programs which include OBD (On Board Diagnostics) checks. The OBD system monitors the operation of the emission control system. If the malfunction ind ...

Do-it-yourself service precautions

If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the correct procedure as given in these sections. CAUTION The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may move s ...

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Problem Symptoms Table
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE HINT: Use the table below to help determine the cause of problem symptoms. If multiple suspected areas are listed, the potential causes of the symptoms are listed in order of probability in the "Suspected Area" ...

System Diagram
SYSTEM DIAGRAM Communication Table Transmitting ECU (Transmitter) Receiving ECU (Receiver) Signal Line ECM Power management control ECU Crankshaft position sensor signa ...