Hey mate, you can test the rear window switch in the centre console by unplugging the switch and jumpering the terminals. If you get the window to work, it's likely that the switch just needs a good clean as it will have 35 years of lint, dust and crap all down in there. While the switch assembly can be prised apart, it's best not to as you're likely to snap something (brittle). What I did is take my switch out, spray it liberally with electrical contact cleaner, and then rock the switch back and forth for like 10 minutes, then I held it upside down and spray rinsed it with more contact cleaner. Give it the old windmill at arms length to remove the excess cleaner and let it dry. I did that about 3 years ago and mine has been working great ever since.
@@wheelbarrow01 thanks mate, I plan to go through and clean every switch and contact etc. Like you said there is probably 36 years of dust and crap in all the nooks and crannies 👍
Those drip rail covers and the adhesive shown in the video appear to be factory. My JDM Hilux Surf imported to NZ from Japan has the same ones, except mine are chrome (and falling apart).
@@MAC10JONES It is actually surprisingly comfortable to drive now the steering is fixed. Obviously not by new car standards but being IFS and With cruise control it was quite nice to drive. It would have happily sat on 110kph as well if it didn’t lose the overdrive gear. I was really pleasantly surprised 👍
You’ve obviously never owned one… I had an 84 model 4Runner with the leaf sprung front and it was quite comfy, slowed up a bit on steeper hills but got along ok at speed limits, a hell of a lot more comfy than my 1976 HJ45 Cruiser.
@@absinth64 yeah they are actually very comfortable. Once I sort the auto out, with cruise control this thing was a dream to drive. And the best part was being able to roll a sleeping bag out in the back when I needed a sleep. 👍
@@MAC10JONES Not really, I’ve had 2 Nissan Patrols, a CJ5 Jeep, 2 Range Rovers and yes, a few Toyotas. My favorite was the Range Rover, hands down the best for power and comfort. Comparing vehicles like for like and same year of manufacture most of them are pretty much the same. The Hilux range although for many years underpowered were a big step up in comfort from Patrols, Landcruisers, Jeeps and (cough) Landrovers of the time.
@@2874mattm haha yeah they were ok, just keeping the state ice coffee fued alive. And I’m pretty sure they all need to be consumed within sighting distance of a toilet 💩
What`s the furthest you have driven after an old vehicle purchase? Did you have any dramas along the way?
Hey mate, you can test the rear window switch in the centre console by unplugging the switch and jumpering the terminals. If you get the window to work, it's likely that the switch just needs a good clean as it will have 35 years of lint, dust and crap all down in there. While the switch assembly can be prised apart, it's best not to as you're likely to snap something (brittle). What I did is take my switch out, spray it liberally with electrical contact cleaner, and then rock the switch back and forth for like 10 minutes, then I held it upside down and spray rinsed it with more contact cleaner. Give it the old windmill at arms length to remove the excess cleaner and let it dry. I did that about 3 years ago and mine has been working great ever since.
@@wheelbarrow01 thanks mate, I plan to go through and clean every switch and contact etc. Like you said there is probably 36 years of dust and crap in all the nooks and crannies 👍
finally been waiting for this episode
@@johanbreedt307 haha, thanks for watching mate and sorry it took so long 👍
Looking forward to next video. Just bought a 2nd gen 4Runner not running.
@@SRadford Thanks mate, I came close to buying a 2nd.gen myself before this one popped up. The 2nd gen’s are great 👍
Those drip rail covers and the adhesive shown in the video appear to be factory. My JDM Hilux Surf imported to NZ from Japan has the same ones, except mine are chrome (and falling apart).
@@wheelbarrow01 thanks for the info mate. I have never seen them before until now.
That would've been a hellish trip, those things are so slow and uncomfortable
@@MAC10JONES It is actually surprisingly comfortable to drive now the steering is fixed. Obviously not by new car standards but being IFS and With cruise control it was quite nice to drive. It would have happily sat on 110kph as well if it didn’t lose the overdrive gear. I was really pleasantly surprised 👍
You’ve obviously never owned one… I had an 84 model 4Runner with the leaf sprung front and it was quite comfy, slowed up a bit on steeper hills but got along ok at speed limits, a hell of a lot more comfy than my 1976 HJ45 Cruiser.
@@absinth64 yeah they are actually very comfortable. Once I sort the auto out, with cruise control this thing was a dream to drive. And the best part was being able to roll a sleeping bag out in the back when I needed a sleep. 👍
@@absinth64 youre obviously a Toyota person. That's all I need to know
@@MAC10JONES Not really, I’ve had 2 Nissan Patrols, a CJ5 Jeep, 2 Range Rovers and yes, a few Toyotas. My favorite was the Range Rover, hands down the best for power and comfort. Comparing vehicles like for like and same year of manufacture most of them are pretty much the same. The Hilux range although for many years underpowered were a big step up in comfort from Patrols, Landcruisers, Jeeps and (cough) Landrovers of the time.
Nothing wrong with a farmers union, unless you dont have anywhere to stop for a 💩 🤣
@@2874mattm haha yeah they were ok, just keeping the state ice coffee fued alive. And I’m pretty sure they all need to be consumed within sighting distance of a toilet 💩
Well done on your journey glad to see only a minor issue.. looking forward to the overhaul.
Thanks mate, yeah apart from the loss of overdrive it ran great. Should have it sorted and ready for rego inspection next vid 👍
Shed facts 🤣🤣
@@TiaDakoda May or may not be actual facts….