Aloha just got a 4 runner. Loving it. It's a 96 2wd with 300k miles, automatic.
Has lots new parts like drive shaft, brakes, rotors, fuel filter and pump, MAF and few other things.
So it was the other day acting weird. Wouldn't stay running at idle, often would die if I let it get to low idle usually when stopping the car. Would do fine if I kept rev above like 1. And would sometimes do fine at idle but most times die out.
Had alternator tested it passed one test failed another. So guess it's going but currently has never killed the battery keeps going. So will change soon.
But my main concern is I have a code for both knock sensors. Is it safe to drive with both sensors throwing a code. I will replace them in a couple weeks. I don't hear any knocking coming from engine.
I paid $3500 for it. And comes with a spare trans on the side. Are these cars worth it at 300k miles. I really like it.
If you want to mess around with decades-old sensors in the hopes it will last a while give it a shot.
Well it is a pain to change those knock sensors but I'd start there because that will make the ignition go wonkers. It is a very high mileage car and a lot of stuff. Couldn't theoretically go wrong but I'd start there
1996 Toyota 4 Runner 2wd automatic
3.4 engine
Runs good
So p0330 knock sensor code,
Usually does not come on right away when car starts. But after i take off and hit over 2k rrpms I get a light with knock sensor, maf, o2 sensor, and cat system codes. But still able to drive it.
Often when I start car. I have to keep revs above 2k otherwise will die. After i Rev for a min and start driving, after about 2k rrpms I got 4-7 codes, but still drives pretty good. And I can go hours without car dying. And out of nowhere I start it up and may have to keep revs high again
I was told the fuel injectors, maf, and all knock sensors were already replaced. Knock sensors replaced with ones from toyota from previous owner.
Previous owner actually replaced a bunch of stuff cuz couldn't get it to start, and my buddy bought it and changed computer and started up.
What could be going on, all I know is alternator is failing and failed one of two tests at orileys
Well if you change the computer odds are it's going to have to be reprogrammed. If it's not that then it would have to be wiring to the sensors but unless the computer is not compatible with those sensors, you never know when you change computers
I have a 1996 4 runner 3.4 2wd auto
Got a p0330 knock sensor code
I'm seeing on many listing's of sensors for sell online saying the one knock sensor that fits a 96 4 runner also fits a number of other vehicles, including the early Years toyota sienna
If that's true I was gonna pull the knock sensors from a 99 sienna that doesn't have the knock codes showing
Wondering if anyone knows about any of this