Recent content by gmarcucio

I think what they are saying is being tall, positions them higher in the vehicle, and then the mirror itself blocks the front view out the windshield. They want the mirror to be able to be up higher in the vehicle.

Here is why your 2025 4Runner tailgate requires this manual reset: Safety and System Calibration: The power tailgate requires a manual, full-closed cycle to re-calibrate its position sensors. If left open for an extended period, the system may lose its "home" position or the sensors may become...

Here is what my search revealed about the 12V battery in our 4 Runner Hybrid system being able to crank over the gas engine without the Hybrid battery. I didn't know our Hybrid system had a 12 volt conventional starter. Based on the design of the 2025 Toyota 4Runner Hybrid (i-FORCE MAX), yes...

Yes you're correct, 12 V battery being located in the passenger compartment requires a vent hose connected to the battery vent port to route the gasses outside. Probably the main difference with the battery being a different part number is the CCA (cold cranking amp) rating of the battery. From...

The way I understand it is, you are correct in saying the electric motor is responsabile for starting (cranking) the ICE engine. But, it depends on a strong 12 volt battery to enable the systems electronic control modules, relays, and solenoids, to do so. The hybrid battery keeps the 12 volt...

No, I never made it to the dealership to talk to a technician. However, in the meantime I saw a couple of articles on different forums where people were told it was alright to use and a couple of vendors that sell winches and light bars in their instuction manuals that is where they said to...

I Just don't take my foot off of the brake pedal until I see the parking brake apply by itself when I shift into park indicated by the park light on the instrument cluster. The whole idea is to not let the vehicle roll onto the parking pawl (pin) and be subjected to all of the vehicle weight...

I removed mine and painted them.

I too have had good battery life in my vehicles using the Tender. What you have is a good setup too. To keep me from driving off with the Tender attached I put a clothes-pin on the front drivers seat when the tender is connected. When I open my door I take the clothes-pin off the seat and...

No, disconnecting the battery is not easier for me than just plugging it into the socket in front of the vehicle. Disconnecting the negative battery cable doesn't keep the battery chemically active and proper voltage maintained during storage. Disconnecting the battery does stop the parasitic...

I'll have to get the model number off the Tender tomorrow but The connections I think are all the same on all of the Tenders I have. I connected the 16 guage positive wire to the battery terminal in the underhood passenger side fuse panel. I drilled a small hole in the side of the panel to allow...

On occasion my TRD PRO will not be driven on a daily basis and could be sitting for a week or two. I like to keep a battery tender on my 12V battery during that time. To avoid having to open the hood and remove the fuse panel cover to install the Battery Tender, I installed an external Battery...

If you drive with the rear tailgate window down on your 4Runner be aware that changing the airflow dynamics (extending the tail pipe) could possibly cause exhaust fumes to enter the cabin through the back tailgate window. Just something to think about.

I found you can purchase the spray color of your vehicle at O'Riely Auto Parts. It's $36 a can, and a perfet match for the last 3 vehicles I bought it for.

Thanks for clearifying the "HV" for me. That was simple enough, just wasn't thinking, lol. Well I'm about to find out today hopefully. I don't have access to service manual information or a wiring diagram and I want to be sure before I use that terminal. I spent $72,000 for the Pro so I should...