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Anyone use Bishko service manuals?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Poncate, Mar 22, 2021.

  1. Mar 22, 2021 at 6:25 PM
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    Poncate

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    Bishko seems to be the only service manual available. Anyone use one or have a recommendation if they’re any good? Thanks
     
  2. Mar 23, 2021 at 8:58 AM
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    Service Manual for what??

    Can`t say I heard that name not that I have been looking
     
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    What's wrong with the two volume factory shop manual?
     
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    I have the 2004 FSM from Bishko. Is that what you are talking about?
     
  5. Mar 23, 2021 at 9:55 AM
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    Looks like Bishko reprints the FSM.

    Notes
    Originally published by the automobile manufacturer. For part numbers you will also need a Parts Book.
     
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    This is correct...
     
  7. Mar 23, 2021 at 11:44 AM
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    Yes the FSM 2004 is the one I’m looking at
     
  8. Mar 23, 2021 at 11:45 AM
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    I think this replaced it. Only one I can find but doesn’t include the wiring diagrams
     
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    FSM for 2004
     
  10. Mar 23, 2021 at 12:13 PM
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    The only thing is they come in 4 books instead of 2 giant books, which is probably more convenient. Other then that they have the exact same information.

    image.jpg
     
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  12. Mar 23, 2021 at 2:13 PM
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    Thanks I ordered a set off Amazon. The pic shows two but agree four is more convenient
     
  13. Mar 23, 2021 at 2:14 PM
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    I’d buy a genuine Toyota FSM if you care about the wiring diagrams being in color. I bought an Amazon electrical FSM and it was in black and white.
     
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  15. Mar 23, 2021 at 2:31 PM
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    Good point. I find I’ve been disappointed with stuff off Amazon lately. Not really meeting expectations for how much it costs plus the annual pay to play tax.
     

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