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What have you done to your Tacoma today? 1st Gen Edition

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by SlimDigg, Feb 7, 2011.

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  1. Dec 9, 2015 at 5:42 PM
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    MatthewMay1

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    MatthewMay1 I'm an amateur professional.

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    I'm about halfway through the book. I put it down a while ago because I don't really like the way it's written. I just picked it up again yesterday to try to finish it
     
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  2. Dec 9, 2015 at 5:43 PM
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    MatthewMay1

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    MatthewMay1 I'm an amateur professional.

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    If the engine is running and your alternator isn't charging, the battery light should come on on the dash. That light could mean several things though, I'm sure. Personally, it has only come on after I fried my alt.
     
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  3. Dec 9, 2015 at 5:47 PM
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    PcBuilder14

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    PcBuilder14 Well-Known Member

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    Don't worry, I'm at 142,000 miles and I'm willing to bet I'm still on the factory plugs... Haha
     
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  4. Dec 9, 2015 at 5:48 PM
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    tacomatrd22

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    tacomatrd22 TRD SuperCharged Tacoma

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    FlowMaster Super 44 2" lift Gray wire Fog light
    I would take the spark plug out just to check.
     
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  5. Dec 9, 2015 at 5:59 PM
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    frizzman

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    frizzman Well-Known Member

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    OME 2.5,Tundra 17s,Falken Wildpeak AT3W hitch w/ 7-pin, ARE cap, JVC HU w/BT, HID/LED lights
    I used Goo Gone. It's citrus based and will clean off. I put it on a cloth and wiped it over the PD and let it sit for a few minutes. then you can basically rub it off (get your minds out of the gutter :D )

    [​IMG]
     
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  6. Dec 9, 2015 at 6:32 PM
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    LSC15

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    LSC15 Southern Retrofits

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    Picked this up

     
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  7. Dec 9, 2015 at 6:39 PM
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    Adventurer_Alex

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    Adventurer_Alex Generic mall crawler

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    But why wouldnt it start yesterday and the baterry seems dead/super weak and then suddenly today its fine? I dont want to get stranded somewhere..
     
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  8. Dec 9, 2015 at 6:40 PM
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    Technically, it was yesterday, but I ordered some upper control arms by Total Chaos! $685 shipped!
     
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  9. Dec 9, 2015 at 6:51 PM
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    YotaOverAll

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    YotaOverAll Backyard Performance

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    Bumparrrr
     
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  10. Dec 9, 2015 at 6:54 PM
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    LSC15

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    LSC15 Southern Retrofits

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    And sliders!!
     
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  11. Dec 9, 2015 at 6:59 PM
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    JKO1998

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    Are you installing the your self or a shop?
     
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  12. Dec 9, 2015 at 6:59 PM
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    MatthewMay1

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    You sure it isn't your starter going out? I'd take it to Autozone or somewhere similar and have your battery and alternator tested. Toyota dealers will do it too
     
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  13. Dec 9, 2015 at 7:02 PM
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    MatthewMay1

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    Nice. I'm pretty sure I'm on original plugs. The previous owner kept a written notebook of repairs and I don't remember seeing spark plugs. He could have forgotten to write it down though. Who knows. I'm not worried, it runs fine :)
     
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  14. Dec 9, 2015 at 7:08 PM
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    Deathbysnusnu

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    Deathbysnusnu Work is just a daily detour to happy hour.

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    How old is the battery?
    Maybe it needs replaced.
     
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  15. Dec 9, 2015 at 7:26 PM
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    gray223

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    Had this happen, bad battery. Go get it tested
     
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  16. Dec 9, 2015 at 7:38 PM
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    TuckGraham

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    TuckGraham Keep it straight

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    Yes, I'm looking at doing it!
    You're truck looks great! Did you do it yourself or have it done?
     
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  17. Dec 9, 2015 at 7:48 PM
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    Lift Raptor lined
    I used raptor liner on my truck and love it. Very easy to do yourself.
     
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  18. Dec 9, 2015 at 7:57 PM
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    will do first thing tomorrow if the battery tests fine.

    Month old

    Thank you, will get it tested first thing tomorrow!
     
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  19. Dec 9, 2015 at 7:59 PM
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    Deathbysnusnu

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    Deathbysnusnu Work is just a daily detour to happy hour.

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    Battery cables might be corroded then and building resistance. Are they still original?
     
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  20. Dec 9, 2015 at 8:00 PM
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    Madjik_Man

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    Madjik_Man The Rembrandt of Rattle Can

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    Pretty sure he just bought it.

    Could be a lemon battery though.
     
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