WoodchuckISverige OP t1_jcc87kl wrote on March 15, 2023 at 8:08 PM

Reply to comment by happyonthehill802 in '01 Toyota 4Runner guru needed. by WoodchuckISverige

Now that's what I'm talking about!!

Reddit wins again.

And man I love r/Vermont!

I knew about the heat control valve, and had that set right, and I knew there was something under the dash. I figured I'd ask for specifics before going fishing. And you delivered!

Now I have heat!

Thanks kind internet stranger, for taking time out of your day to write that out. It was exactly what I was looking for. Virtual beers to you my friend. I'll pay it forward.

happyonthehill802 t1_jccc995 wrote on March 15, 2023 at 8:32 PM

Youre welcome!

If you cant get to the cable where it connects under the radio, those panels come off pretty easily.

Also, side note. If you are low on coolant, you'll have little or no heat...so if you havent checked that,check that first.

WoodchuckISverige OP t1_jccdrxw wrote on March 15, 2023 at 8:42 PM

Yeah, I knew/know about the coolant factor. Do a lot of my own mechanicals.

It was definitely a problem with the blower doors, it's been coming on for a while. I just needed that exact tip from someone who knew exactly what I was talking about.

Already got it adjusted, and heat flowing.

Thanks again.

happyonthehill802 t1_jcff6uv wrote on March 16, 2023 at 1:25 PM

Sweet! Its a ways away from you, but theres a hole in the wall toyota place in hartland vt. Called Indian spring auto. Owners name is dennis, hes getting old, but the guy has every part imagineable for these older yotas, and is super knowledgeable. Might be worth a call. Hes saved me a lot of time and money keeping my 04 taco goin.

If he doesnt have the heater box for your rig, my 00 4runner is getting scrapped in the spring and youre welcome to come rob whatever you need out of the interior. It smells bad (plow truck/mice), but im sure bleach would take care of any plastic parts.