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by _LowKey_
Tue Nov 29, 2016 8:32 pm
Forum: Drivetrain / Suspension
Topic: LN167 99 ifs no 4x4
Replies: 1
Views: 2421

LN167 99 ifs no 4x4

Hey guys, went to use 4x4 yesterday and hello no action in the front. the green 4x4 light is on dash, both hubs locked still no go. i have had the truck up on a hoist and left idling in gear in 4x4, the driveshaft from transfer is spinning and making one cv turn on the passenger side however the whe...
by _LowKey_
Mon May 30, 2016 5:57 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: Offset and rim size 99 Hilux LN167r
Replies: 0
Views: 966

Offset and rim size 99 Hilux LN167r

Hey guys and girls, Looking at getting some new feet for my hilux, currently have hankook dynapro atms on 7.5inch wide steel 15in rims, 31x10.5s. Going to upgrade to hankook dynapro MT's still in 31x10.5, Will also buy another set of rims so i can keep at's for summer driving. Does anyone know what ...
by _LowKey_
Tue Jun 23, 2015 6:59 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: kzn130 surf 1kz auto trans how to trick temp ?
Replies: 9
Views: 2124

Re: kzn130 surf 1kz auto trans how to trick temp ?



Will price one up locally, maybe an option for the right price
by _LowKey_
Tue Jun 23, 2015 6:58 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: kzn130 surf 1kz auto trans how to trick temp ?
Replies: 9
Views: 2124

Re: kzn130 surf 1kz auto trans how to trick temp ?

The temp guage has it's own sensor. The ecu runs off a different sensor. Sounds like you may need a new thermostat I haven't seen a sensor fail, maybe with the trans oil running in the radiator before was enough to heat the engine coolant just enough. could be a sensor, thermostat is brand new. the...
by _LowKey_
Mon Jun 22, 2015 7:27 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: kzn130 surf 1kz auto trans how to trick temp ?
Replies: 9
Views: 2124

Re: kzn130 surf 1kz auto trans how to trick temp ?

Interesting, Is this before or after the sensor? I have had the temp gauge mod done so if this is the case and its after the gauge then thats my problem?? funny because its only started since putting trans on stand alone trans cooler....??
by _LowKey_
Sat Jun 20, 2015 6:56 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: kzn130 surf 1kz auto trans how to trick temp ?
Replies: 9
Views: 2124

Re: kzn130 surf 1kz auto trans how to trick temp ?

cheers zukmeista thats a good idea, will try resistor trick first see if that works. just need to know what resistance is on the temp switch when its warm got to be on the net somewhere! no derk i have completely bypassed the radiator as i have a manual radiator fitted. this is how my problems arose...
by _LowKey_
Sat Jun 20, 2015 10:48 am
Forum: Toyota
Topic: kzn130 surf 1kz auto trans how to trick temp ?
Replies: 9
Views: 2124

kzn130 surf 1kz auto trans how to trick temp ?

hey guys, fitted an external trans cooler to my surf and now im having a problem of the trans not heating up for a long period. probably a good 10km before i get the final overdrive. Can anyone tell me is there a way around this, on other vehicles ive put a resistor in to trick the temp so it always...
by _LowKey_
Tue May 12, 2015 7:06 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: 1kzte surf radiator problems any help be good
Replies: 10
Views: 2370

Re: 1kzte surf radiator problems any help be good

update, tested for electrosis, had .4v, which is apparently real bad, anyone know much about this stuff?? flushed system and now just 1.9v, re flush tomorrow and see how it goes
by _LowKey_
Wed May 06, 2015 8:03 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: 1kzte surf radiator problems any help be good
Replies: 10
Views: 2370

Re: 1kzte surf radiator problems any help be good

at the risk of sounding like an ass... It hasn't been mentioned but Seized radiator caps won't let the excess pressures even get to the overflow .. Just in case it's one of those missed the obvious situations .. Just trying to help. Hope you get the issue sorted ! I bloody hate overheating issues. ...
by _LowKey_
Wed May 06, 2015 7:08 am
Forum: Toyota
Topic: 1kzte surf radiator problems any help be good
Replies: 10
Views: 2370

Re: 1kzte surf radiator problems any help be good

to keep the problem in context a dodgy head or head gasket wont make welds on an alloy radiator crack or leak :D Was looking for an answer along these lines, so you would agree with me crap radiator? surely if head was cracked or head gasket the excess pressure would full up the overflow bottle bef...
by _LowKey_
Tue May 05, 2015 6:54 am
Forum: Toyota
Topic: 1kzte surf radiator problems any help be good
Replies: 10
Views: 2370

Re: 1kzte surf radiator problems any help be good

Im starting to think shit radiators...
you guys think its worth chucking the truck in the garage and getting them to test head etc?

Also how do you test for stray currents?
by _LowKey_
Mon May 04, 2015 6:13 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: 1kzte surf radiator problems any help be good
Replies: 10
Views: 2370

1kzte surf radiator problems any help be good

Hey guys, Got a 94 surf, auto, done 210k with a bit of a story. After a few months of owning the truck original radiator started leaking. Replaced this with a alloy one. First allow radiator lasted 3 weeks and started leaking out welds. Replaced this with a fenix alloy radiator First fenix radiator ...
by _LowKey_
Tue Sep 23, 2014 6:46 am
Forum: Toyota
Topic: Surf overdrive problems
Replies: 25
Views: 3979

Re: Surf overdrive problems

Awesome ill give them a call, also anyone know what the guys in nelson are called read and heard good things about them
by _LowKey_
Mon Sep 22, 2014 6:33 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: Surf overdrive problems
Replies: 25
Views: 3979

Re: Surf overdrive problems

Right we have the answer, swapped out my ecu with one from wreckers, first drive down the road and all back to normal, bloody rapt!
Will get all capacitors replaced in my one and keep it for a spare.

Thanks guys for all your help especially sig, appreciate it!
by _LowKey_
Sun Sep 21, 2014 6:32 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: Surf overdrive problems
Replies: 25
Views: 3979

Re: Surf overdrive problems

thanks for the offer but im down in the wellington region, was yours doing the same thing before it got repaired?
by _LowKey_
Sun Sep 21, 2014 5:27 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: Surf overdrive problems
Replies: 25
Views: 3979

Re: Surf overdrive problems

Hopefully will have another ECU to try tomorrow, will let you guys know how it goes.
by _LowKey_
Sun Sep 21, 2014 3:04 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: Surf overdrive problems
Replies: 25
Views: 3979

Re: Surf overdrive problems

reset ecu, another diagnostic, came back clean, took it for a drive, came home done diagnostic and still clean even though the problem is still apparent. its got me buggered someone out there must know the answer!
by _LowKey_
Sun Sep 21, 2014 2:10 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: Surf overdrive problems
Replies: 25
Views: 3979

Re: Surf overdrive problems

Just done it again this arvo, with ports te1 an e1 as per other document,
got 3 codes.
6 blinks, pause 2 blinks
6blinks, pause 3 blinks
6 blinks, pause 4 blinks
by _LowKey_
Sun Sep 21, 2014 1:09 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: Surf overdrive problems
Replies: 25
Views: 3979

Re: Surf overdrive problems

I done the diagnostic check yesterday and got constant blinks meaning nothing is wrong, this was doing it another way with a list i found on a prado site, will try it this way to but what is a SST? just a peice of wire or something in between? cheers
by _LowKey_
Sat Sep 20, 2014 1:11 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: Surf overdrive problems
Replies: 25
Views: 3979

Re: Surf overdrive problems

Have checked all capacitors for leaking/expansion, 1 was leaking so that has been replaced today, along with the other smaller one on top board as apparently thats the auto side of the ecu according to uncle google. Still experiencing same problem, will do some more googling and see if theres any ot...
by _LowKey_
Fri Sep 19, 2014 9:48 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: Surf overdrive problems
Replies: 25
Views: 3979

Re: Surf overdrive problems

Ok, so far have tried another dash cluster without any mods done to it, still the same problem, pulled out ecu and took off covers, noticed one of the capacitors had a bit of corrosion around one of the pins, but no other sign of wear no burnt tracks or black marks any where, but all the googling i ...
by _LowKey_
Fri Sep 19, 2014 5:15 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: Surf overdrive problems
Replies: 25
Views: 3979

Re: Surf overdrive problems

speedo is working fine, everything else seems to be fine no dash lights of concern etc. been reading about the capacitors on the ecu, might have to rip that open tomorrow might be a bit of a coincidence. hoping its not the trans...
by _LowKey_
Fri Sep 19, 2014 4:58 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: Surf overdrive problems
Replies: 25
Views: 3979

Surf overdrive problems

Hi guys, recently had the speedo cluster out of my surf to do temp gauge mod (done by auto sparky not d.i.y) After the speedo was re installed its like the vehicle now has no over drive or its in full time low box, takes ages to change into 2nd gear and no top over drive after 80kmh like before, any...
by _LowKey_
Sun Aug 10, 2014 8:21 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: kzn130 snorkel install
Replies: 5
Views: 1287

Re: kzn130 snorkel install

all on there, went pretty well cutting holes was a mission, well lining them up. also template was about 10mm out, but just slotted holes and fitted up fine
by _LowKey_
Wed Jul 23, 2014 7:19 am
Forum: Toyota
Topic: kzn130 snorkel install
Replies: 5
Views: 1287

kzn130 snorkel install

hi guys have purchased a snorkel for my surf just waiting for it to be delivered now, any helpful tips on installing it? 1kz in surf, any info be helpful as ive never installed one before.

cheers
by _LowKey_
Sat Jul 12, 2014 12:18 pm
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: Alloy radiator for KZN130 surf
Replies: 0
Views: 360

Alloy radiator for KZN130 surf

Hi team, I have here a full alloy redline raditator to suit kzn130 surf, only trouble is it has two TINY pinhole leaks in a couple of the welds on bottom of radiator, does not lose large amounts of coolant but enough to need repair, has done about 100k i bought from redline and then discovered leaks...
by _LowKey_
Tue May 13, 2014 3:51 pm
Forum: Diesel Engines and Modifications
Topic: 1kz-te dump pipe, WTB
Replies: 39
Views: 9762

Re: 1kz-te dump pipe, WTB

im in wairarapa, with kzn130 keen to arrange something, pm me if interested. cheers
by _LowKey_
Fri May 02, 2014 3:10 pm
Forum: Diesel Engines and Modifications
Topic: 1kz te What mods can I do?
Replies: 44
Views: 63668

Re: 1kz te What mods can I do?

good to hear, let us know how it goes on the beach. cheers
by _LowKey_
Thu May 01, 2014 2:45 pm
Forum: Diesel Engines and Modifications
Topic: 1kz te What mods can I do?
Replies: 44
Views: 63668

Re: 1kz te What mods can I do?

the fenix radiator has been awesome so far, with old radiator and no trans cooler i would foot flat the old girl up big hills and itd slowly creep into the red on temp gauge. now with the combination of trans cooler and fenix radiator i can floor it up even bigger hills over take people on passing l...

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