What have you done to your 5th Gen 4Runner today?

Just hooked up the ScanGauge II I picked up and got the transmission temps up there. Now to figure out where to stick it and route the cable...

 

Buy Ethernet cable thin as a phone charging cable and a coupler from Amazon. You can mount it any where you want.
Mine is 3M taped just under the hvac controls.

 

Traded off my spare set of sylvania silverstar ultra h11 that I had ended up with for a set of sylvania silverstar ultra 9005 for the high beams. Not quite sure but I might have been rocking the oem bulbs. Don’t use them often but happy for the upgrade nonetheless.

 

Now I have to take a look at my spare!

 

Dumb question: You used the included 6 ft OBDII > ethernet cable wrapped up and hooked into the coupler right?

Right now I got it looped semi-tightly around my wiper stalk and sitting beneath the gauges. A possible spot but hardly secure right now.

 

Coupler is in the middle -



My cabling route is: From OBD port the cable goes behind the left side of driver kick panel -> then goes behind the fabric like carpet (not the removable carpet, the factory one covering the floor -> then goes behind the right side of driver kick panel -> goes in to the hvac control area (requires removing some trim pieces) -> then out right under the hvac controls.

 

Photon's Scangauge Install (and link to my 3D printable mount plate)

 

It was honestly a little out of my comfort zone. I've installed a new wheel on my 91 pickup but there's no airbag and I didn't have to mess with a clockspring. I had one of my buddies install it and he's a wiring master so he had some fun doing it but the clockspring is really what scared me off from doing it myself. If you follow everything in the instructions to a T then it's really not too hard. Just go slow and follow everything closely.

 

I ordered some of the PM1052 and I do not recommend them for anyone in cold climate. They fail to lift in anything under 30F. I have no added weight on the hatch either. I nailed my head pretty good first cold day-had a goose egg for 3 days. The customer service is great though. They shipped out heavier duty lifts-PM3489- very fast and without hassle. Problem solved.

 

An option for you;

https://teamtechoffroad.com/products/scan-gauge-br-custom-housing-br-fits-toyota-4runner-10-20

 

Thanks! Sounds like I need better friends lol.

 

Just this

Installed: 5 Toyo Open Country ATIII

 

1200km break-in oil change and installed a Blue Ridge Overland ceiling net.

 

Hi
kmeeg

Would you by any chance still have the code you used on your scangauge for the TCT temp, the one I found does not work.

Thanx Didz.

 

Below codes were given by member Mryan0009.



**TCT Code (Converter):
TXD 07E02182
RXF 046105820000
RXD 3808
MTH 00090005FFD8

**TPT Code (Pan):
TXD 07E02182
RXF 046105820000
RXD 2808
MTH 00090005FFD8

 

Thank You again, kmeeg.

 

I like it, but man, that is one expensive piece of mesh! What is your opinion of it?

 

I wanted one too but I have the windows down a lot in the 4runner and figured I'd just get one for the taco. I never did though

How is it with the windows down? Looks good

 

Drove the SR5 to work this am.

 

Yeah it was spendy but cheaper then the Raingler version at least. I like it as it keeps jackets out of the way and I can toss the dogs towel up there too. Great for road trips where I try to maximize my space.

I wouldn't overload it as that will obstruct your view out the back window and anything heavy would become a projectile in an accident.

Honestly haven't tried it with the windows down yet, too cold now haha!

 

so sexy!!! I want them!!

 

Did exterior and interior TLC. 3 hrs later…

 

185k oil change, swapped in the metal oil filter housing, and giving the valvomax drain plug a try. Keeping the oem parts as backup in case the others don’t make the cut.

 

Try a DYI solution. Get a bungee cord cargo net (Amaz*n, ebay, Harb*r Freight) and reinforce the frame of it with paracord to keep it tight. It works well for under $20.
Check out the @MeefZah post for a pic:
https://www.4runners.com/threads/interior-modifications.6807/#post-58150

 

Spent two days driving/hiking along the Cathedral Valley Loop in Capitol Reef country.

 

Added side visors. Blocks the sun from the sides. Should have done this a while ago.

 

You know your front visors rotate to the side

 

Yes, it is a pain in the ass to unclip and swing it over (to lazy). This way, I can just flip it down when needed.

 

nice. 20% tint does wonders as well.

 

If I could, I would like to be able to tint. Would have saved me $$$. Don't want to take any chances.