# \#t100 **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/t100/3631.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Brake Lights on 93 Toyota T100](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-lights-on-93-toyota-t100/165478)
**Author:** [@MichiganFool2020](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichiganFool2020)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2020, 7:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-lights-on-93-toyota-t100/165478 "2020-06-08T19:44:16Z")
I have a Toyota T100 with brake light problems. The fuse continues to blow out. It doesn’t happen in cooler weather but it was in the 90s and as soon as I put a new fuse in, it blew out right way. This also burns out the… --- ## [Replacing air conditioner evaporator core](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-air-conditioner-evaporator-core/25887)
**Author:** [@cnotthoff](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cnotthoff)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2020, 8:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-air-conditioner-evaporator-core/25887 "2020-05-18T20:43:19Z")
I've had the air conditioning system for my 1997 Toyota T100 serviced at least twice in the last 5 years. They always find that the coolant is gone, but are unable to find a leak. While running the A/C last year, a … --- ## [Brake Warning Light On, then Off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-warning-light-on-then-off/38779)
**Author:** [@bardiferous](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bardiferous)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2019, 12:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-warning-light-on-then-off/38779 "2019-12-18T00:55:10Z")
The first time the brake warning light came on, I stopped the car (gratefully so) and checked the fluid. It's pretty clear, and in the middle between Min & Max. Oh, this is a 1995 Toyota T100 base model - manual tr… --- ## [Flat towing 1992 Toyota T100](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flat-towing-1992-toyota-t100/120474)
**Author:** [@Edward12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Edward12)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2018, 8:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flat-towing-1992-toyota-t100/120474 "2018-07-06T20:01:29Z")
can I flat tow a 1992 toyota pickup with manual 5 speed trans. and manual hubs four wheel drive? --- ## [1997 Toyota T100 spitting sounds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-toyota-t100-spitting-sounds/117137)
**Author:** [@Wayne28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wayne28)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2018, 3:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-toyota-t100-spitting-sounds/117137 "2018-05-10T15:54:30Z")
The old truck starts and runs great every week, but lately started spitting - sounds like it comes from behind the bulkhead. Actual spitting sounds. --- ## [Got a full time job but want to learn how to repair my own car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/got-a-full-time-job-but-want-to-learn-how-to-repair-my-own-car/74132)
**Author:** [@bearamedic99](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bearamedic99)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2016, 3:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/got-a-full-time-job-but-want-to-learn-how-to-repair-my-own-car/74132 "2016-11-04T03:48:53Z")
Hi, I work a full-time job that prevents me from going to mechanic school (and I don't want to be a mechanic). I do want to learn how to fix and upkeep my wife's 1983 toyota 4x4 pickup. She inherited it from a close fr… --- ## [Rough shifting on my Toyota T100](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-shifting-on-my-toyota-t100/93306)
**Author:** [@jprat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jprat)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2016, 7:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-shifting-on-my-toyota-t100/93306 "2016-05-17T07:46:29Z")
Hey all, I drive a '93 Toyota T100 with a manual transmission. Up until recently things were going great but I've noticed it is damn near impossible to shift from reverse back into first gear when I'm pulling out of my d… --- ## [1993 Toyota P/U Idiot lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-toyota-p-u-idiot-lights/82081)
**Author:** [@Whammo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Whammo)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2013, 9:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-toyota-p-u-idiot-lights/82081 "2013-11-08T09:54:00Z")
I have a 1993 Toyota pick-up truck with the famous 22-R motor with just over 200,000 miles. I recently drove the truck on a fairly long trip to another state. After running at highway speeds for about 2 hours I pulled … --- ## ["Check Engine" Light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light/78105)
**Author:** [@hoyt100](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hoyt100)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2013, 8:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light/78105 "2013-03-22T08:45:07Z")
Engine runs perfectly but "check engine" light" stays on due to faulty Emission Evap control pressure sensor(P/N; 89460-0w020). Problem is Toyota no longer makes this part and there is no after market for it. Also in Cal… --- ## [1994 Toyota T100 truck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-toyota-t100-truck/73265)
**Author:** [@CJN](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CJN)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2012, 8:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-toyota-t100-truck/73265 "2012-06-28T08:17:22Z")
I have a 1994 toyota t100 truck. The battery worked lose and arced and burned up the ground wire. I replaced the battery. Now it starts great but it dies when you try to put it in gear or turn on the air conditioner! Wh… --- ## [Water pump corrision](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-pump-corrision/68809)
**Author:** [@beach\_bum](https://community.cartalk.com/u/beach_bum)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2011, 2:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-pump-corrision/68809 "2011-10-21T02:10:25Z")
I took my Toyota T-100 (3.4l) in for a timing belt and water pump. The garage is telling me that there was too much corrision behind the old water pump and after they cleaned it up, the new water pump will not seat with… --- ## [96 t100 vent selector switch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-t100-vent-selector-switch/58858)
**Author:** [@greyt100](https://community.cartalk.com/u/greyt100)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2010, 6:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-t100-vent-selector-switch/58858 "2010-12-18T18:49:48Z")
The vent selector switch seems to be broken on my T100. It blows air in the face/body position but not any other. The other switches work fine on the console. It's just that switch that wont work. Can anyone tell me why? … --- ## [Another toyota truck with P0770 code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-toyota-truck-with-p0770-code/58480)
**Author:** [@kashufran](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kashufran)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2010, 4:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-toyota-truck-with-p0770-code/58480 "2010-12-10T16:05:30Z")
seems like this is a common toyota thing. 1998 T100, V6, 4WD, auto trans, 169K miles. Check engine light (CEL) keeps coming on. Code is P0770. My mechanic has flushed the trans; and then replaced the AT selonoid and … --- ## ['95 Toyota T100 w/245k - is it time to replace?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-toyota-t100-w-245k-is-it-time-to-replace/58191)
**Author:** [@RedT100](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RedT100)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2010, 8:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-toyota-t100-w-245k-is-it-time-to-replace/58191 "2010-12-01T20:50:03Z")
Bought new in '95 and never had any trouble..routine maintenance only. Check engine light indicates need new Catalytic converter. It burns no oil, transmission is fine..no trouble at all. But mechanic quotes factory ca… --- ## [AC Air Conditioning gets loud - whirring?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-air-conditioning-gets-loud-whirring/54920)
**Author:** [@bardiferous](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bardiferous)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2010, 9:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-air-conditioning-gets-loud-whirring/54920 "2010-09-10T21:01:16Z")
Strange thing - after the AC runs for a bit, there is loud revving that goes up and down with my RPMs, and lags a second or thereabouts behind the RPMs. In other words, it's a hot day. I get in the truck, start it … --- ## [Funny sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/funny-sound/54731)
**Author:** [@arcticman4](https://community.cartalk.com/u/arcticman4)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2010, 7:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/funny-sound/54731 "2010-09-06T19:27:22Z")
I have a 1996 Toyota T100 with 165000 miles. I recently changed the exhaust system and now have a funny metal vibration-like sound on acceleration. It seems to go away after getting up to speed but is very audible from … --- ## [1995 Toyota T-100](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-toyota-t-100/51134)
**Author:** [@2000Camry](https://community.cartalk.com/u/2000Camry)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2010, 12:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-toyota-t-100/51134 "2010-07-01T12:24:46Z")
1995 T-100 truck 5-speed manual 100,000 miles. Took for 30K check-up a month ago and driven very little since then but... Several times, turned the ignition key and got no sound whatsoever. Eventually started robustly.… --- ## [Techron - too Much?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/techron-too-much/50135)
**Author:** [@bardiferous](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bardiferous)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2010, 10:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/techron-too-much/50135 "2010-06-21T22:24:26Z")
I'm thinking of adding Techron to my gas. If I'm already filling up with Texaco/Chevron gas with Techron, would adding more be too much? --- ## [20A ECU-IG fuse fell out - engine still runs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/20a-ecu-ig-fuse-fell-out-engine-still-runs/50243)
**Author:** [@bardiferous](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bardiferous)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2010, 11:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/20a-ecu-ig-fuse-fell-out-engine-still-runs/50243 "2010-06-13T11:36:00Z")
What is the 20A ECU-IG fuse for? I was able to start the engine without it installed. Details: Am trying to solve some performance issues. See http://act...ge#2736105 for performance issues. Specific to t… --- ## [Synthetic transmission fluids](https://community.cartalk.com/t/synthetic-transmission-fluids/49083)
**Author:** [@nitram](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nitram)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2010, 12:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/synthetic-transmission-fluids/49083 "2010-05-20T00:30:24Z")
Toyota T-100, 108,000 miles. Have done several drain/refill using conventional fluids, and want to know of any potential problems/benefits with switching to Mobil synthetic trans fluid. --- ## [New, Very New symptom - Steam in Exhaust, Coolant level way down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-very-new-symptom-steam-in-exhaust-coolant-level-way-down/48352)
**Author:** [@bardiferous](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bardiferous)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2010, 1:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-very-new-symptom-steam-in-exhaust-coolant-level-way-down/48352 "2010-05-13T01:27:11Z")
This evening, I started the T-100 and it started very roughly. Noticed smoke out of the tailpipe, and since it's hot & humid in Baltimore now, I did not think it could be condensate. It is indeed steam. Went to th… --- ## [Is it necessary?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-necessary/48671)
**Author:** [@piliatedwp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/piliatedwp)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2010, 2:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-necessary/48671 "2010-05-11T14:12:11Z")
I have 95 T100 with 4WD and 67,000 miles. Put about 4000 miles/year. Timing belt was replaced by prior owner at 42,000 6 years ago and manual suggests replacing every 6 years. Do I need to now despite low mileage ? Lo… --- ## [Toyota T-100 Headlights-Are-On Buzzer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-t-100-headlights-are-on-buzzer/46853)
**Author:** [@tfarless](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tfarless)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2010, 2:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-t-100-headlights-are-on-buzzer/46853 "2010-03-30T02:17:12Z")
Hey guys, I'm tired of leaving my headlights on when I park, draining my battery and leaving me in need of a jump. The lack of a buzzer or bell ringing to alert me as I'm getting out of the truck is the culprit. Is the… --- ## [Door lock](https://community.cartalk.com/t/door-lock/45314)
**Author:** [@nitram](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nitram)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2010, 1:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/door-lock/45314 "2010-03-01T01:31:40Z")
Driver side door lock will not lock with key. is this repairable so as to keep the key and not have to replace ignition, and passenger lock. The electrical locking for driver's door quit about a year ago. --- ## [Cold weather noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-weather-noise/43301)
**Author:** [@toyotahound](https://community.cartalk.com/u/toyotahound)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2010, 4:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-weather-noise/43301 "2010-01-27T04:17:29Z")
I have a Toyota T100 1996 that has a noise coming from under the passenger compartment but only in cold weather. I seems to be related to the drivetrain and possibly the speedometer cable (just a guess). What possible … --- ## [When to use overdrive on my '96 T100](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-to-use-overdrive-on-my-96-t100/39810)
**Author:** [@svss08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/svss08)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2009, 6:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-to-use-overdrive-on-my-96-t100/39810 "2009-11-21T18:45:00Z")
I just bought a '96 Toyota T100 (automatic trans). When I asked the former owner when to use overdrive, he gave me a long convoluted answer which I don't remember (he had it turned off when I was doing the test drive). … --- ## [Toyota Pickup Failure to Start after running 15min+ & turned off 5min+](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-pickup-failure-to-start-after-running-15min-turned-off-5min/35566)
**Author:** [@toyotaplease](https://community.cartalk.com/u/toyotaplease)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2009, 5:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-pickup-failure-to-start-after-running-15min-turned-off-5min/35566 "2009-08-25T17:08:29Z")
We have a '91 Toyota Pickup SR-5. About a yr ago it began failing to start in hot weather if run for 10 minutes or more & turned off longer than 5 min. After waiting 30 min - 60 min, the vehicle usually starts. In… --- ## [Toyota T100 brake tools?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-t100-brake-tools/30702)
**Author:** [@sid123456](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sid123456)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2009, 9:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-t100-brake-tools/30702 "2009-05-19T21:45:11Z")
Can anyone tell me which tool I will need to change my buddies T100 brakes. He's bringing it over and I just wanna make sure I have the right tool to remove the caliper before I remove the wheel. somtime I run into tho… --- ## [Electrical Fail 96 Toyota T100](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-fail-96-toyota-t100/29172)
**Author:** [@bakers37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bakers37)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2009, 7:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-fail-96-toyota-t100/29172 "2009-04-15T19:24:19Z")
Where to begin? I have a 96 Toyota T100, SR5 4x4 with the 3.4l v6 and it has 207k miles on it. For a while now the radio and a/c would cut out and back on and I would hear an audible click from underneath the steering co… --- ## [96 Toyota T100 - Radio and A/C cut on and off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-toyota-t100-radio-and-a-c-cut-on-and-off/28569)
**Author:** [@bakers37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bakers37)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2009, 7:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-toyota-t100-radio-and-a-c-cut-on-and-off/28569 "2009-03-31T19:20:26Z")
I have a 1996 Toyota T100 SR5(4x4 with 3.4lv6) It has over 207k miles and recently developed some electrical bugs. Currently my air-conditioning and cd player will cut out during driving. It is encountered mostly with ch… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/t100/3631.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=t100)