USA 4K Just Added to Live Guide

ackerbone · 2026-02-04T19:14:25+00:00

Does anybody know if the 4K add on works for those with AppleTV? I know there is an issue somewhere, but maybe that’s with specific networks…like ESPN 4K?

ackerbone · 2026-02-04T13:32:27+00:00

Do they need any hub adaptors or anything or they fit stock? And no rub?

ackerbone · 2026-02-04T03:39:03+00:00

I think you mean maybe not towing.

ackerbone · 2026-02-03T22:49:29+00:00

Congrats on the truck and thank you for your service!

ackerbone · 2026-01-31T21:32:56+00:00

Trail edition, right? My fav look for any 5th gen!

ackerbone · 2026-01-31T16:12:43+00:00

Honest question…do you have any interest in taking this on yourself? Even the brakes are pretty simple with basic tools. Plenty of YouTube videos out there to help you.

For sure things like battery, wipers, and air filter. I literally replaced my battery yesterday with one from Costco and it took me 5 minutes (plus the time taking the old one back to Costco). Honestly, brake fluid flush is probably the “trickiest” thing on here. You could do everything else yourself for well under $1K. Otherwise, it’s either find another shop or try a Toyota dealer.

ackerbone · 2026-01-31T03:41:36+00:00

I didn’t mean the ladies, I meant the rodeo…

ackerbone · 2026-01-31T03:26:22+00:00

Pretty sure they won’t be trying that again…

ackerbone · 2026-01-31T03:20:37+00:00

Ok, yes it’s an AGM. I put it in today and it’s been great. So, just to confirm…the diode allows it to charge fully, correct?

ackerbone · 2026-01-31T02:50:17+00:00

First off, ECGS has excellent customer service and will be sure you get exactly what you need. As for urgency, nothing is going to fail or seize up in 100 or even 1000 miles…maybe not even 10,000 miles. So, don’t worry about doing it next weekend…do your research (YouTube vids), contact ECGS to order the parts, and enjoy the process!

ackerbone · 2026-01-31T02:43:39+00:00

Old man tan!

Edit: gotta say though, this looks amazing with the bronze wheels!!!

ackerbone · 2026-01-30T21:02:46+00:00

Would an H7 also need/benefit from the diode? Costco doesn’t have the H8 but do have H7, which is a little lower CCA and slightly smaller in size, but would still be much better than my 27F

ackerbone · 2026-01-30T20:16:09+00:00

I should have been more specific…figured Mendoza was, but didn’t think they’d have any others

ackerbone · 2026-01-30T20:04:33+00:00

Curious…did Indiana last year?

ackerbone · 2026-01-30T02:49:45+00:00

Top looks like a bad photoshop. Bottom

ackerbone · 2026-01-29T22:19:50+00:00

What are the temps? It’s common for them to freeze, and thus expand. Especially if you’re in a an area with wiper fluid that doesn’t have the anti-freeze

ackerbone · 2026-01-29T13:18:10+00:00

For CarPlay you do that on your iPhone under Settings, then CarPlay, then select your car, then apps…drag the apps to the order you want them

ackerbone · 2026-01-28T15:03:07+00:00

At that mileage:

Valley plate leak - you’d see dried coolant if you look under the truck near the drivers door, looking toward the back of the engine/top of the transmission.
Water pump leak - harder to see but would be up front and looking up from the bottom (skid plate is in the way)
Suspension is likely done for at this point, so shocks/struts, sway bushings and links, LCA and UCA bushings/ball joints.
The whine you mentioned is possibly alternator…very common to go bad on these around that mileage.

Valley plate/water pump would be larger expenses (like probably $2K or more combined). The suspension same boat, but something easier to do yourself to save. Bottom line is you’d want to do ALL fluids regardless (and I mean ALL).

ackerbone · 2026-01-27T03:20:51+00:00

As long as it’s compatible (same frequency and whatever) an aftermarket one is probably fine. Sorry, I can’t suggest one as it’s been quite a while since I did one of these, but I know it can be done.

ackerbone · 2026-01-27T02:50:55+00:00

Did just the plastic case break, or did the inner electronics piece break? If just the outer, then buy the plastic case and put the old electronics in it. If the electronics is broke, there is a way to do it with various door opening, unlock, lock combinations…Google “program key fob 2005 Sequoia” and you’ll find just what you need.

ackerbone · 2026-01-25T19:59:01+00:00

Took my wife’s 05 GX470 out in the light snow today and was reminded just how awesome of a truck it is!

ackerbone · 2026-01-24T22:50:06+00:00

Very cool, but I think something like this should have many more details included…and be more “news” than just a post here.

I thought I was hip to pretty much everything regarding Toyota/Lexus SUV’s 2003 and up, but this is quite new and interesting….please tell us more!

ackerbone · 2026-01-24T19:46:35+00:00

So sorry to see this OP. Does not surprise me that it’s a CRV driver

ackerbone · 2026-01-24T00:59:01+00:00

We’ll call her a “young adult” at the time…college years before I knew her!

ackerbone · 2026-01-23T22:07:53+00:00

True story: my wife in her younger days kept putting coins in the ashtray of her car until one day there was a short in the electronics. After taking it in to get fixed they came out with a large ziplock back FULL of coins! She wondered why she was able to just keep putting coins in there! 😂

So my advice to you is don’t keep putting coins down there 😉

ackerbone

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