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Keywords: How ddo I change a headlight on a 1996 toy lancd cruiser (pass side)?????

regg525 — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 22:38:46 GMT

I have a1996 Toyota land cruiser. the passenger side low beam light is out. I would like to repair it. Can anyone tell me or guide me thru??????

Leak in 03 LandCruiser

elliem — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 11:02:06 GMT

The front passenger floor is sopping wet after heavy rain. My instrument gage panel goes haywire- check engine light, battery light, etc all illuminate. Also gear box P light stays lit even when in D--sometimes P, D and R will all be lit up!!
Had windshield replaced and now am scheduled for a water test on Friday. Read somewhere about issues with rocker boards in passenger doors causing this type of issue-- any thoughts?
Thank you!

Scheduled Maintenance for '02 Toyota Land Cruiser.

fosports — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 10:56:43 GMT

Dealer says one thing and Toyota website says another. What's correct service at 90,000 for '02 LC?

Subtle and/or sporadic loss of power while driving a 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser, V8 (115,000 miles).

thornton3 — Mon, 12 May 2008 15:45:45 GMT

The loss of power is quick and feels as if your foot has slipped off the pedal. The power loss maybe last 1-2 seconds. Any thoughts out there?

I have 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser with 87,000miles. Should I replace timing belt?

lesniak — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 09:05:03 GMT

Dealers will always say yes, but some mechanics say is not neccessary

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser shift light indicator replacement?

lesniak — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 21:39:07 GMT

How to replace light bulb for gear light indicator on dash board

Where can I get a 1977 Toyota Land Cruiser owners manual?

sims1955 — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 17:54:41 GMT

I am having a problem with the fuel system

Is there a way for changing Japanese language on a Navigation System display screen to English? Toyota Landcruiser.

aau29585ekp — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 17:19:00 GMT

The Navigation System fitted on my Toyota Landcruiser VX8 Limited communicates in Japanese language. As I do not understand the language is there anyway for translating it to English Language? If so, how, please?

Toyota Landcruiser 100 05 4x4. My H/Low lever will not move from High to Low, anyone help?

specweld — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:08:48 GMT

stuck in High range could not move it to low, did all things in book but no help, anyone know what the problem is how to fix?is it the pivot point or the selector shaft inside box
Toyo Landcruiser 100 ser 2005 4x4 diesel 4.2

Need fix for chirping sound for 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser when driving. Brake pads are fine.

Chirper — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:25:24 GMT

My 1999 Land Cruiser with 151,000 miles emits a steady chirping sound when driving. It is not noticeable when applying the brakes. The chirping continues when driving in neutral as well. Took it to Toyota service and they checked brakes and said pads are fine. They said it is a worn drivetrain, and car is ok to drive. The chirping sound is pretty loud and I would like to fix it. If you have any ideas, please share them with me.
Thanks, Chirper

Toyota Prado 2.7 litres - vibrating in idling when rpm reaches 600

mayyeppen — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 06:25:23 GMT

while driving the car is fine and smooth. But when stopped and the gear is in D mode (stopped in red signal), the car starts to vibrate when the rpm reaches 600...but the vibration is not there when the rpm goes above 800.
I have replaced the sparkplugs too, but no use.

please suggest whats the issue on this will be.

2000 Toyota Land Cruiser shutting off any time it's in drive or reverse. What's the cause?

bld174 — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 23:40:23 GMT

Toyota 2000 Land Cruiser shutting off anytime its on drive gear or reverse gear. What could be the possible cause of this problem?

I just purchased my first Toyota Land Cruiser, and I need some advice on general maintenance. Please advise.

aufanmusicman — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 22:31:48 GMT

I recently purchased a 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser with 120K miles in real good condition. The previous owner had the scheduled 120K recommended maintenance performed at 118K. I live in Nashville, TN. and I've heard some scary things about the Toyota dealership here. I need to know if there's an honest mechanic anywhere near me, that I can trust to maintain my newfound pride and joy. I would like to know whether or not I should run synthetic oil? Also, are there are any other tidbits of information or concerns I should be aware of? Thanks in advance for the responses.

Reconditioning Toyota Land Cruiser leather seats.

toleary — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:10:29 GMT

I'm the third owner of a beautiful 2001 LC. When I bought this very clean vehicle, the front seats had a cracked, two tone appearance so I started cleaning with good quality leather cleaner and it looks like there was a plastic-like film applied over the leather.

I'm guessing this was a "repair" somebody made because I also have a 2000 LC and have not seen this problem. I'm planning to gently strip this somewhat darker finish off the front seats. Does anyone have any caution, advice or information about this kind of product or how I should proceed? Thanks!

Where can I purchase repair/diagnostic software for 2008 and 2009 Toyota Land Cruisers with diesel engines?

pcc958 — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:20:41 GMT

I have an Intelligent II scanner and need diagnostic and repair information. The TLCs I have are not offered in the USA so ALLDATA doesn't offer any repair info on them. These are diesel models.

The navigation system of a 2002 Toyota Landcruiser is suddenly reporting "disc not detected". What could be the reason?

bduguma1 — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 20:26:39 GMT

The navigation system of a 2002 Tyotal Landcruiser is suddenly reporting "disc not detected". What could be the reason? I have checked and the disc is still in the system.

I have a '76 Toyota Land Cruiser and after about a half hour of driving the cab was smelling like gas (diesel). Why?

edconnolly111 — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 23:22:40 GMT

'76 lancruiser diesel, first one
After filling the tank it began to smell like gas inside, while driving
heavy exhaust
runs great but is a little loud
just bought it this week in COSTA RICA

Can I change Japanese Language programmed in the Navigation system of my Toyota Land Cruiser VX8 to English?

aau29585ekp — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 20:37:39 GMT

The Navigation system that came with my Toyota Landcruiser VX8 Limited is programmed in Japanese Language. I understand and speak English laguage only. Please advise me on how I can utilise the Navigation system.

91 Toyota Land Cruiser won't crank for 2 or 3 hours after running even just a few minutes. Any suggestions?

landsakes — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:02:30 GMT

Only 80,000 miles. Starts fine first time cranked in morning, but won't crank after turning off. At first it would crank in 15 to 30 minutes. now it is up to several hours. You can even crank it cold, let it run literally 10 or 15 seconds, turn it off and it won't crank for hours. Toyota has looked at it and replaced a part but can't find paper work to give discription. When they and other mechanics have heared about it they all thought it was because of this part which seemed to be something common. their baffled now.

What parts can we change to make the NAV system work when a 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is being shipped from the US to Saudi Arabia?

abohassan — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 10:33:06 GMT

the car 2008 land cruiser is bought in the usa and shipped to saudi arabia.the nav system did not work when the GCC DVD inserted. The local dealer want to replace the whole system with another new system?is this the only solution OR the local dealer is trying something else?Thanks.Naji

Toyota Land Cruiser navigation system in different countries.

abohassan — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 03:35:48 GMT

Thank you very much for taking the trouble in answering me,that,s very kind of you. Toyota people in Jeddah say the NAV system used in USA is different than the one used in GCC,is that right?Thanks.

Any help on removing and replacing speakers in 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser? Thanks!

dmr382 — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 08:53:49 GMT

speaker replacement... 2001 Landcruiser

1999 Toyota Land Cruiser front axle.

mrmmobile — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 20:54:38 GMT

looking for help on a freinds toyotas front axle it has metal in the gear oil and we dont have a book to see how to drop the axle to see what damage has been done any help with info whould be appreciated

I need to know if I can change my bad GPS reader with one from my other car. Both Toyotas.

abdi1 — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 21:26:58 GMT

2001 Toyota Land Cruiser navigation reader part number 86841-47020
462100-0364

are the same as this navigation reader part number 86841-33060
492100-0433
both are toyota

'93 Toyota Land Cruiser automatic. No reverse or 1st and 2nd at running temp, only drive (3rd). While cold all fine, but a slow into reverse.

lsmiles — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:53:48 GMT

80 series auto landcruiser, '93 284,000kms. While cold can select all gears, but a little slow into reverse. When at running temp, there is no rev, 1st or 2nd selection, goes straight into drive mode. After letting it sit for awhile all selections are possible, any ideas.

Looking for a diesel engine to swap out for a gas one. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser.

cruiser02 — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:35:25 GMT

2000 Toyota land cruiser has v8 gas engine, looking for a v6 turbo diesel engine to swap out

I have a 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser and it keeps heating up. The oil color was grey. Whats wrong? Can I fix it myself?

codeodd — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:33:58 GMT

1991 Toyota Land Cruiser.

Oil color was grey.

Can't hold antifreeze.

Land Rover Discovery TD5 water / fuel filter sensor not working.

scubaroo — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 19:56:58 GMT

I replaced the fuel filter/separator on TD5. Now dash self check light not illuminating at key start.
Have played with sensor plug on bottom of filter but still does not indicate at start up. 3 wires attached to sensor- how do I check?

My Land Rover Discovery's windshield was replaced with one that has an embedded heating element - how is this activated?

jrwise — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 15:44:09 GMT

trying to find out how to activate the heating element in the windshield

Am I crazy to think a LR dealership will go for this deal?

suvcurious — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 14:31:53 GMT

MSRP - 41,150
DEALER INVOICE - 37,516
REBATE - 1,500
NET DEALER COST - 36,016
NEGOTIATED VEHICLE $ - 37,100
DESTINATION FEE - 775
DOWN PMT - 3000
RESID - 25924
MONEY FACTOR - .00299
LEASE TERM - 30MOS
TAX - .0825
MONTHLY PYMT - 524.68

Disco Shocks?

johnjohn5 — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 00:24:23 GMT

Should I buy new shocks for my 2003 Land Rover Discovery from the dealer or are the ones you get at Midas ok?

2001 Discovery II Traction Control, ABS, and Down slope! lights on. Why and how to get it off. Please help.

dafrica — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 21:55:16 GMT

The traction control, ABS and Down slope with ! light are on and will not go off.

What tires should I put on my 2002 Land Rover Disco?

msymon — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 09:34:40 GMT

I need new tires for my 2002 Land Rover Disco. I would like to know what the best ones are for this car before I go to the shop. Thanks.

2003 freelander. Radiator Fan runs constant.How to fix?

kastarr — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:19:53 GMT

It is not overheating. The fan just kicks on as soon as i start the car. What do I do?

I have a 2003 Land Rover Freelander. It needs a new thermostat.I s this a repair I could do myself?

monyr — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 19:44:24 GMT

The car is overheating but there is no leak in the radiator Ive been told that is the Thermostat

what recourse do I have with the dealer if a new car is not meeting the EPA mileage estimates?

lize — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 23:18:46 GMT

I've a new LR2 (3 mo) and EPA is 16-23....many reviewers are siting higher mileage, and I'm only getting 15.3 mpg with combined city/hwy - and that's approx 80% hwy. I've had a fare share of issues with the car, i.e., software, etc., that have been fixed, but want to know if it's common to get $shaved off a lease, or a new car if not meeting standards....

swapping engine from 1997 to 1995 ( Land Rover Discovery). Is it possible?

strategical808 — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 15:47:29 GMT

i have a 1995 land rover discovery, with 3.9 ltr emgine.(blown head )i have a donor discovery 1997 with 4.0 ltr engine complete with evrything. from engine to trans to ecu. just bad frame...now is this a possible swap? any difference on diffirential gears.any advise would be appreciated. thanks.

Do others have trouble with erratic "automatic" wiper setting on their Land Rover LR2? This seems to be a flaw.

newowner8 — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 22:08:22 GMT

We are having trouble with our wipers. There is no intermittent setting -instead, there is an "automatic" setting that speeds up and slows erratically and annoyingly is supposed to relate to rain and speed of car but doesn't seem to!). I understand that others have complained about this. I haer others don't like it and maybe Land Rover will create a software fix -but when?!! this is SO annoying! This is one of the over-engineered aspects of a car that I otherwise generally like. Also, if you forget to turn of automatic setting and go through car wash your wipers (and potentially windshield from the scratching) can be ruined. Just make a plain old intermittent setting, please!

I have a knocking on the left hand side of my 1999 Land Rover Freelander; this only happens on acceleration.

doogey — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 17:32:06 GMT

i have changed track rod ends on both sides and put a wish bone on right hand side

I have a 2001 Land Rover Discovery II. Can anyone tell me where is the mechanism to put fluid in the transmission?

plester — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 11:08:59 GMT

I just cnnot find where you put the transmission fluid.

I am about to purchase an '05 Land Rover LR3 V8. Can a towing package be added to any LR3? What should I look for?

steventf — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 17:03:49 GMT

LR3 Towing Setup?

Where do I go to get help for my 2004 Land Rover Freelander that's in the shop. Only had for a year and still owe $16,228.

unwinding — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 19:27:29 GMT

I got my land rover 2/10/07 used but not from land rover. The warranty ran out shortly after we got it and my payments are for six years. I live in New Castle Pa and nobody can work on it here. I called about the lemon law and they said that it isn't for used autos. But my Finance company is trying to help with the repairs. But not sure just what they all may be cause we had it in the land rover shop for the antifreeze bottle was cracked and the mirror on the passenger side was broken and they had to take the motor out and along with two tires alone were $1000.00 dollars inspection. But the rackinpinnion is leaking and the re tractor for the rear window needs replaced. We got it out the shop after getting another loan just for that was a total of $1400.00 and I went out to start it and back to the shop it went cause it wont start. The antifreeze is leaking into the motor the crank sensor was replaced and not very sure what nightmare is in store for us now except that we still owe $16,220.28 on it. And it is in the shop more than out not only that I have not been able to go to work due to I am a home health aide and it was my only way to work. Not sure what can be done at this time cause we will have to pay for a truck that is useless. The light does come on for the downhill and they said they fixed it. We do the normal maintenances on it. But all I know is if there is a way out of this as much as I like the truck I wont get another one due to the major problems that they don't tell you about It is very costly and a headache. Not sure about a class action at this time but it is one we would be a part of it but for now stuck in a hard place. We had it towed to the land rover shop but no word yet. But one thing I was told from one of there salesmen was that that model has a lot of issues that have not been worked out yet and this is why I am getting the word out to let others know so they don't get burned like me. If I had known I would be in better shape. Our finance company said it sounds like we got a LEMON. They say no law on used

Where can I get a free download of 1999 Land Rover Discovery owners manual?

pmathkm — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 02:39:19 GMT

I know it's out there because I found it before but now I can't find it again. My car stereo says CODE. I had to disconnect my battery and now it wants a code. can anyone help?

I have a 2002 Land Rover Freelander and on cold starts (engine cold) it will make a knocking sound.

donya32 — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 09:10:53 GMT

2002 land rover freelander. i have had the upper intake manifold replaced. have had the serpentine belt replaced and the harmonic dampner was turned. THe sound will go away after 5-8 minutes of running.

The Land Rover I was asking about (purge system) is a 2003, Discovery SE-7.

rob115 — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:43:06 GMT

It seems that when my wife puts gas in it, the service light comes on. We took it to a mechanic who did not have a high-tech scanner, but the scanner he ran the service light on came back with a code depicting problems with the purge system. Any clue as to what it might be?

Help! Is there another way of re-programing my 03 Land Rover Discovery keyless entry without having to go to the dealer?

dc_prep — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 18:49:46 GMT

After my battery went dead and later re-charged, my keyless remote will no longer open my doors by using the keyless remote. The dealer wants $118. to re-program and its not very fair for such a high charge for just having a dead battery.

What causes calipers to freeze? Land Rover Discovery Series II

kefrin — Sat, 03 May 2008 19:03:43 GMT

Land Rover Discovery II 1999
New brakes 8 weeks ago
This morning my calipers froze and caused damage to roter, calipers and pads.

I have an 02 Land Rover Freelander with 57,000 miles. When should the timing belt be changed?

compass — Thu, 08 May 2008 20:14:12 GMT

we have a 02 land rover freelander with 57,000 miles on it and we are being told timing belt may need changed is this normal

I have white/blue smoke. Smells of diesel from exhaust on my 2004 Land Rover Freelander TD Sport. Anyone know the cause?

peanut56 — Thu, 22 May 2008 14:59:14 GMT

Recently bought Diesel model runs ok no apparent sign of deteration in performance or extra noice. doesn't happen all the time but alot of it andd varying amounts of smoke. Has 73000 miles on clock

Does anyone have any information on the two shifting modes for the 1995 Land Rover Range Rover Classic?

bradyk — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 13:29:04 GMT

The shifting modes are diagramed on the underside of the lid on the center armrest.