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  1. Re: Heavy voltage fluctuations while driving

    Was the break in one of the small wires or the larger one? The wire close the make plus was starting to look greater so I sealed it with liquid electrical coating to protect it after I cleaned it.
  2. Heavy voltage fluctuations while driving

    Good day, long time reader first time poster.

    Our 1989 Toyota LE is having trouble keeping a charge. I've removed the wiring harnesses, checked for continuity, cleaned them up, and reinstalled...
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    Re: Fuel gauge not working?

    Is the actuator arm the part that rubs against the copper coil?

    Good news on my issue. I was being impatient with the gauge responding after turning the car on. I was able to repair the sending...
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    Re: Fuel gauge not working?

    Have driven with non working gauge for years. Think I may have solved my problem. Does the fuel gauge show fuel level after starting the vehicle or simply when you turn the key to accessory.
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    Re: Fuel gauge not working?

    Like the post says, fuel gauge not working. After pulling apart the connection under the van I'm getting 8.4V from the yellow/red wire and the white/black wire coming from the gauge. Also getting OL...
  6. Re: Click-No-Start (Starter, Ignition Switch and other Culprits)

    I was having an intermittent start issue and after reading the posts and going through the steps finally found success with a new ignition switch. Or so I thought. After a few months the problem came...
  7. Re: Rough idle until vacuum leak is introduced...??? Bad fuel mileage/power loss?

    Hey M87

    If you have a 4y engine here is a blow up with the location of the part. Turns out my rough idle was from a spark plug that was half the correct gap. So next time I have to change them I...
  8. Re: Rough idle until vacuum leak is introduced...??? Bad fuel mileage/power loss?

    I have an EFI model so anything dealing with carbs are completely foreign to me.
  9. Re: Rough idle until vacuum leak is introduced...??? Bad fuel mileage/power loss?

    Where is the pcv valve?
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    Re: Temperature Gauge Dash Bulb

    Thanks again Tim, I believe the light in my shifter has also been burnt out in the same accident, is the a forum started for fixing such an issue? Do you know what size bulb I need to remedy the...
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    Re: Temperature Gauge Dash Bulb

    So I blew my dimmer switch bulbs when I wired my radio wrong. I fixed the radio issue (Thanks TVT, why I didn't check this with you first I will never know) but now I need new bulbs. I'm looking at...
  12. Re: Undocumented Discovery 3 fuses actually affect your stock stereo

    I remember reading in the manual about an anti theft system built into some of the radios.
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    Re: Replacing the Muffler - Super frustrating!

    So no such luck on the muffler, the website called a day later to say they did not have the item in stock even though they had several listed on their site. Same thing happened with an OEM Toyota...
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    Re: Replacing the Muffler - Super frustrating!

    Thanks for the feedback, I just placed an order and will let you know how it goes.
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    Re: Bumper removal

    Yes I'm trying to remove the cover assembly without removing the bumper. I had a little back end impact and it raised the bumper to the point where its difficult to close the back hatch. I want to...
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    Re: Replacing the Muffler - Super frustrating!

    To Timsrv - A question about the double muffler on one exhaust. Does it look anything like this one?

    https://www.thewrenchmonkey.ca/products/auto-parts/bosal/284977/

    Also, have you noticed any...
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    Re: Bumper removal

    While trying to remove the plastic part of the back bumper I was loosening the the bolts underneath and stopped after 3 because they were snapping. I figured the first 2 might be expected but after...
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    Re: bleeding brakes

    Don't know if I missed it but is there a step by step tutorial on bleeding brakes? If someone has a link that would be appreciated.
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    Sticky: Re: Basic Van knowledge for new owners

    I use the WD40 Silicon based lubricant on anything that squeaks or has trouble moving on my van including the sliding rollers, the tracks they sit in, front door hinges, the windows' tracks, and the...
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    Re: Newbie, Van died while driving! Help

    I have been working on my van for a while now, reading multiple forums and using the knowledge gained. The fusible link thread and the alternator thread has saved me hundreds already. After dropping...
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