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 Okay xperts--stump the chumps challenge time
#408770
02/29/04 12:44 AM
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So, I could use some help with my wife's 4runner so she'll leave me alone. When she puts in the key and turns the power on--ACC and forward--whether she starts it or not, after about ten to fifteen seconds She hears a groan from about the firewall area. It lasts about 1.5 seconds and stops. Sounds like uuuurrrr. It's a low pitch. If you need more info let me know. Thanks in advance. Please don't make me call NPR's car talk with this, I don't want to feel obligated to "contribute". <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/shiner.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Okay xperts--stump the chumps challenge time
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#408771
02/29/04 12:59 AM
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What year is it, that might help a little ? I have heard a noise in my 4Runner in the same area after turning it off, it sounds like the vacuum system bleeding off through a valve.
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Re: Okay xperts--stump the chumps challenge time
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#408772
02/29/04 03:13 AM
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What year 4Runner? My guess is it's the evap canister being opened and venting somehow.
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Re: Okay xperts--stump the chumps challenge time
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#408773
02/29/04 03:18 AM
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Okay, it's a 97 limited we bought it in 99 certified by toyota with a three year warranty. The dealer report showed that it had never been wrecked and had regular dealer services at suggested intervals. We've kept it that way. Hope this helps <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Okay xperts--stump the chumps challenge time
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#408774
02/29/04 03:21 AM
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ABS system kicking in probably.
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Re: Okay xperts--stump the chumps challenge time
[Re: Adam F]
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02/29/04 04:11 AM
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I agree with the ABS charging cylce theory. Mine does it too.
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Re: Okay xperts--stump the chumps challenge time
[Re: Adam F]
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02/29/04 04:47 AM
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ABS system kicking in probably. Does that mean that the ABS sys. "boots up" (to use comp. lingo)?
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Re: Okay xperts--stump the chumps challenge time
[Re: Adam F]
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02/29/04 04:54 AM
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Speaking of which(ABS), what does yours sound/feel like when it is in operation i.e. slipping? Just curious. Ours makes a sound and you can feel it in the pedal. My wife always looks at me and asks, "Is that normal?". I always give her that reassuring "ofcourse it is" look, but I'm just bluffing so as not to look stupid. I don't know but I don't want her to know I don't know. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/drunk.gif" alt="" />
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time wounds all heels.
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Re: Okay xperts--stump the chumps challenge time
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#408778
02/29/04 07:17 AM
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Yup, I could feel it in the pedal. It would kind of feel like pulsing in the pedal. And it made a god awfull noise. I wish I could have just turned it off as I prefer to apply the brakes manually.
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Re: Okay xperts--stump the chumps challenge time
[Re: Adam F]
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02/29/04 09:07 AM
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so back to the original Q. That groaning noise, is that normal? Or should I just turn up the radio?
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