Recent content by AdventureWagon

Sometimes this can be caused if the steering is pushed hard against an object (eg kerb) and the steering lock has activated in this position.

You really need to check if it's wiring or the connector. Even just a random car bulb with some wires will do. I'd start by getting that panel off (think you have to remove the trim around the gear levers and working up), then get the wires off the connector, hook your bulb or voltmeter to...

The two top right 20A ones - PWR OUTLET ACC.

Either bad connection behind the panel or they may on different fuses. IIRC there is a power outlet fuse in the under bonnet fusebox. If you have a voltmeter you could measure between the good and bad one - that way you can tell if the issue is with the positive or negative connection...

Nice I'll give it a go at the weekend! Yes this has 2 seperate switches, the CD switch and a range switch.

Noticed on my 150 that the centre diff and high/low range are seperate. Does that mean you can use low range without the centre diff locked? If so I am thinking this would be useful for trailer parking. Have not tried it myself only have access to hard pavement at the moment and don't want to...

Ok so we traded in the 90 for a 2016 150 series. Manual transmission and the 1GD engine, 220kkm on the clock. It's a country car so apart from the orange dust in some hard to get places I am hoping the clutch is still in good condition.

I did consider it but divorce will be a major faff after 23 years! I should have checked whilst we were dating. Sounds like you did well though haha. Yes would have to check rust but most cars here have little or no rust unless abandoned for decades. That said beach 4wd is popular and if...

So we are in the situation of the moment of having 2 cars - the 2000 Prado 90 and a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer. We don't need 2 cars any more and are considering selling them and buying a better and diesel 4wd. We need to talk to the bank so nothing's decided but I think the LC 100 or 200 is way...

I wondered about this too! Mine is S3408.

Yes from under the car. The starter is usually on on side but to the rear of the engine and is connected to the bell housing in some way.

I have not done the shifter bushes myself but I would attempt it - it's a job done entirely in the cabin, you don't need to go under the car. New hinges might be hard but Amayama or Partsouq are both great places. Other than that if you have a 4wd scrapyard that might have some. You'd want to...

1. This is a common issue and is down to worn bushes in the shifter assembly. Any mechanic should be able to do this. 2. Normal for a car this old but you could find something to wedge in the gap or maybe try some silicone lubricant if it's a rubbing noise. 3. I think I've read on this...

Nice to find one that's done more than mine (404000km)!

Alternator isn't charging the battery. The rest (brake, filter) are on because of this. First step is to measure the voltage on the battery with the motor running. If this is less than 13.5v then something is causing the alternator not to work. Could be duff battery, broken belt or wiring or...