Hilux 4x4 Forum

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Hi all,

Since this morning central locking works only on my driver door using either the remote or the button on the door console.
I have to now manually lock and unlock the other 3 doors.
Any idea where I can start looking for the fault on this?

2000 Hulix 2700i 4X2

Thanks a lot
Pierre

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Hi Jan, can I guess and say you want to fit a hidden switch as a DIY immobilizer?
If so - I'm also going to start looking for that relay or a way to fit a switch to the pump's operation.
Any comments would be welcome

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ThysdJ wrote: Deflating tyres wiĺl also help.

Thanks - forgot about it - Will add to original list in post

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Hi all, I've just 'downgraded' to a 4X2 again after many years in a 4X4. Was wondering - what is the best tips/advice/equipment to carry along in case you get stuck in a 4X2 - especially the Hilux with it's light tail and plenty power on tap. 1. High lift jack 2. Spade 3. 50kg on the back axle or ge...

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Sorry about the cross-post but I know most of the members here are also members there. This is the best one I found so far:

http://www.4x4community.co.za/forum/sho ... php?t=8238" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Thanks

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Thanks Ooms - will do some searching.

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Thanks Mud - will do that.

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Just got my MadMan EGT in the post. Seems like quite a job to get to the manifold to tap in the sensor. Engine was too hot to check nicely - will start with hole in dashboard. Has anyone done it before? I mean the tapping into the manifold. According to the instructions some vehicles have standard i...

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Hi - thanks for the input. I got the bakkie back after the steering damper was replaced. Feels a lot better but did not drive it that much to know for sure. Shudder was coming more from the back than the front I'd say. Top or bottom - more like the entire bakkie. The Mac did check the universals on ...

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Very easy and cheap to do:
Check the fuse box, driver side, next to your right knee.

There is a fuse labelled "4WD" that is missing on 4X2 bakkies...just put the fuse back in... :)

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Hi all, About a month ago my bakkie started with a shudder (same as when you drive on a corrigated gravel road) at about 100km/h. Gave me a big skrik. Thing is - it doesn't happen all the time and not on spesific roads. It comes and goes. Really hard to pin down. I had the following done: Balancing ...

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Thanks for clearing that up Belinda. Don't want any non-cosmetic bullet holes...:)

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Hi Belinda, for interest sake - I know the "short-cut" route falls within his property, the one that comes out next to his front gate.
But is the "normal" route front the quarry side also on his property??

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Just a few. PM me your email addy and I'll send you.

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what is the procedure to access the waterfall route? heard the land owner was unhappy about unauthorised access or something. Hi Ossewa, There is a "shortcut" to the waterfall that runs over private property. To keep the peace, we don't use that anymore. There is no problem with the "...

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Cassie - at 9:21 on your video I would have stained my seat in a big way!!!

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Kaspaas wrote: So once you're committed, you have to go all the way..

Well said Kaspaas!

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Thanks for the video clip CasKru - nice! Maybe that is a confirmation - If the guys marketing the Prado thinks 43 is worth advertising in such a big way then surely 45 is like the ultimate. You probably could go steeper but ALL conditions must be right. Thanks for the input. PS: RustyRod - The KZTE ...

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I also heard the 45 max story somewhere, but you do make a good point separating the hill climb from the short vertical stretch.
Maybe someone can give an answer to both??

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I had a discussion with a pal who recently bought a 4x2 and took it on his 1st trip to the bush and afterwards sent me some pics of a 45 degree section he went up. I told him rubbish it was not 45 at all. That made me think - what is the steepest hill a standard vechile can go up? Not a pipecar! Is ...

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Huge difference. Gear selection this morning from cold was 100% smooth compared to where I previously had to double-clutch to get 2nd or 3rd on a cold morning. Another thing I noticed was that I used to get a "kick-back" feeling when depressing the clutch whilst driving. Especially when I ...

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A worrying amount came out (in spite of being parked on a level floor at the local petrol station).
I'd say close to a liter. I wonder if the guy who filled it turned the bakkie on it's side to do it!!

The added oil pressure might be the reason for the stiff gear change.

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I thought as much but wanted to be dead sure since the position of the plug seemed a bit low down. But if that is the one then I'm off to find my spirit level :)

Cheers

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Hi all, Years ago when my previous Isuzu started having difficulty engaging gears on a cold morning due to high milage I found this product called Mo-Di No2 which made a huge diffrence. I had to empty the tube into my gearbox's filler. My Hilux also battles a bit to get into 2nd and 3rd on a cold mo...

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I can't help but wonder if the Jimny also attemted the same obsticle or was it just waiting on the safe side for the adventurious Landy driver to make the atempt so that he could possibly recover it if it got stuck.

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Thanks for input from all. I could not stand the back pain a day longer and fitted 4 new Gabriel Safaris on Monday. I must say it is a span better :) I knew the back shocks were gone, but it seems like that caused the see-saw effect to bump against the stuffed back shocks when the front shocks hit a...

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Spartan wrote: Buy a platkar if you want a soft ride

Haha - Joker!! But the Hilux's suspension is no joke

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Pierre, now that's a first 'removing a leaf spring' :thumbup: Yes, the IFS tortion bars can be adjusted! Not a 1st - check this post: http://www.hilux4x4.co.za/views/viewtopic.php?f=92&t=57 So you say the IFS are adjustable. Great - is it a DIY or who can do it? Is it advisable to do it and doe...

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Spartan - Sorry man - I think the light was a bit bad when I checked it the 1st time and it looked dark blue. Checked again now and it's more black than anything :) So not BS :( Mud Dog - I agree with your comment that it's the front that makes for smoother riding that is why I was so surprised to f...

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I will take a pic tomorrow day-time.
I sure hope they are BS as I heard they are re-newable or re-something.
But not putting my hope on it, sure it's just stock.

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I bought the Lux on 144,000 and now have 153,000 on the clock so I'm not sure about the history. I had a look at the shock and all I can say is that they are blue in colour (no branding) so I take it, it is still the original shocks which at that milage sounds about right. I sure hope the new shocks...

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Haha - good ones yes! But the guy at the tyre place recon my back shocks are shot as the figure must be under 120. I wanted to check it with anyone who had the same expercience before I believe the guy who wants to sell me the shocks (if you know what I mean :)) Thing is my front suspension feels ve...

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Hi there,

I had my Hilux's shocks tested on a machine at one of the tyre places during the week and got the following results:

Front: 85 & 95
Back: 122 & 135

Does that mean anything to anyone?

Thanks

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Louis - what happend? Could you do your tests?

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Hi FD, I know this is an old post, but the subject drew my attention. Coming back from my 1st long business trip since I bought the bakkie last month. I traveled up country through some of KZN's gravel and pothole filled roads and I found the suspension extremely hard on my back. I really don't know...

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Hi Etienne,
I take it you referring to HighStakes and Gwahumbe??
Have you been
to Shongweni waterfall yet? And the quarry just before it.

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I popped into Toyota Gateway today and after the guy fiddled with the remote behind the small panel next to the steering wheel he told me that I need a new remote as my one is 'full'. He gave me a "dealer" price of R1300 and said it normally takes about 2 hours as the dash needs to be stri...

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Thanks - but it is fast enough for now (for the purpose anyway).

Cheers
Pierre

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Thanks for the reply JaMMeX as I battled to Google the answer. Must say mine feels much faster than the claimed 0-100 in 15.2 sec. Also gets to 140 so quick that I wonder about the claimed top speed of only "159" I hate to drive diesel bakkies like petrol cars so I will never test it, but ...

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You so right Mud - seems like a combination between ground clearance and break-over angle, but the front wheel were actually on the ground on the other side, so if they were driving wheels I recon there might have been enough traction to see it through. 4X2 being the problem.

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Howzit Bennie - check this out: http://www.4x4community.co.za/forum/showthread.php?t=35028 Let me tell you, in spite of my little jokes in the top posts, this was in now way planned :) It is also not meant as a brand bashing post, but more to illustrate a common misconception that a 4X2 is more capa...

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Thanks F_D that makes sense then as least now I know.

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Mmm - checked just now and I recon it doesn't have. Also mine has disks front and drums at the back, so I recon no ABS.
Also no "ABS" fuse.

I took some pics and posted them here:
http://www.towbuddy.co.za/files/hilux/abs/

Thanks

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Thanks for that info. If the 2000 model has it then I take it the 2001 is bound to also have it. Will check.

Will also have the remove checked out as the cell phone camera trick cant work as there is no outside bulb visible.

Cheers

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One thing I learned which I was always under the wrong impression and that is the reason for deflating tyres is not to widen the footprint but the true benefit is that it makes the footprint longer to give you more "reach" forward & backward so to speak.

(As per Andrew St Pierre White)

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A buddy of mine is a Chem Eng at Engen's Plant. They test petrol all the time (all brands) and he has found Engen LRP (the red hose) to be higher in octane than any of the other brand's lead replacement product. So on my petrol Landy I use Engen's red hose to fill. I filled my KZ-TE for the 1st time...

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Thanks guys - will go check with them.

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Don't worry - Valley of a 1000 Hills are about 5km from my house, so there's plenty play area before you reach the Berg.
But always keen to ask about new places just in case.

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Now where did I see that comment but just the other way around...hahaha. Good one BenH!

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Gggeee wizz - so there is even inner-fighting between Hilux & Cruisers. Well well now I understand my buddy's comment after telling him I eventually bought a Toy. He stated "well not a Cruiser, but at least in the right direction". Mmmmm now I see how the wind blows. Gonna kick his bea...

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1000 apologies for not seeing the breakdown section and thanks for the link to it.
(I subscribed to KZN.)
Cheers

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Sounds cool. I will 1st check with the PO if he changed it on 95K then I'll contact or search how to reset the light and then replace it again on 200K.
Plan sounds right?

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Hi there, Could some of the sections under the "Travel" section like Trip Reports, Trial Reports and Places to go be broken into Provinces perhaps? Not my idea - saw it on some of the other forums and it works well as you can subscribe to a specific Province in order to stay on top of any ...

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Any nice tracks in KZN (Durban area)?

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My KZ-TE I got yesterday has central locking but you have to stick the key in the door lock :( It came with a remote which the Dealer said is for the immobiliser, but that does nothing so either the battery is flat or could it be that the 2001 model never came with such luxuries as remote c/l? Anoth...

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Ahh - Fam_Dog - I noticed you active on all forums!

Now that I have both rival brands and one petrol and one diesel I could take sides on any of the 4 corners :)

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More than parking next to each other:
I could park the LR in front with the Toy behind it and a nice snatch-strap inbetween then I could take as many 'staged' pics as I like...hee-hee

And the next week I swop them around and take pics again!! Endless fun :) :)

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Thanks Niel, Matter of interest: When I bought the bakkie yesterday I was told the t/belt was done at 95,000. I stopped by a Dealership just now and asked when my next "normal" service would be as mine now has 144K on the clock and bearing in mind the pre-delivery service and 101 point che...

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Howzit Piesang, I have no illusions about the age-old "friendly" banter between LR & Toy and I do realise what forum I'm on, so is this a setup?? Don't want a hitman to come knocking on my door :) I could be considered a "draadsitter" owning both brands :) http://www.towbuddy...

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Plans?? Haha, no she will be my everyday car that will mostly see tar roads as she is only a 4X2. Traded my platkar for her.
The RRC will still be my 'play' vehicle.

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