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by warrenaken
Thu Sep 03, 2020 4:54 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: OBD2 App - KZTE
Replies: 0
Views: 1459

OBD2 App - KZTE

Hi All, i have seen a few posts on the use of OBD2 wifi/Bluetooth scanners with mixed reviews. It seems the unit does (can...) work on the KZTE and does (can...) work with iOS. I see people do not recommend the Torque app. Are there any suggestions on what app to use with an iPhone? Thanks in advance.
by warrenaken
Mon May 09, 2016 3:16 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Immobiliser hooting - KZTE
Replies: 1
Views: 995

Re: Immobiliser hooting - KZTE

So I think I have solved the mystery! I have a loose wire on my headlight plug, and when the light is off the car hoots as a warning of an issue. If the light is on, then everything is normal. So I just need to remove the H4 plug and fix the wires/loose connection. Even these old bakkies are smart !...
by warrenaken
Thu Apr 07, 2016 5:08 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Immobiliser hooting - KZTE
Replies: 1
Views: 995

Immobiliser hooting - KZTE

Hi Chaps, So every no and again, when I unlock my car with the remote the car give a quick lout hoot. There is the standard "boop" and "boop boop" when locking and unlocking, but this is as if someone is inside and as I unlock the drivers door, the regular "boop" is fol...
by warrenaken
Thu Aug 06, 2015 8:43 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: 2004 IFS KZ-TE brake disk replacement
Replies: 9
Views: 2445

Re: 2004 IFS KZ-TE brake disk replacement

Thanks.
by warrenaken
Wed Aug 05, 2015 5:05 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: 2004 IFS KZ-TE brake disk replacement
Replies: 9
Views: 2445

Re: 2004 IFS KZ-TE brake disk replacement

Hi Guys, just to revive this thread, I need new disks and have phoned around for quotes: Toyota = R1944 EACH Gemini = R550 PAIR Powerbrake = not far off Toyota but have heard long term wear not as good as Toyota. Gemini claims they are basically the same...... at that price? Any other sugestions. Th...
by warrenaken
Mon Apr 15, 2013 4:51 pm
Forum: Late 1998 to 2005 (Gen 5 aka IFS Hilux)
Topic: Spotlight mounting
Replies: 32
Views: 6520

Re: Spotlight mounting

Dont worry, im all over it ! :thumbup:

LED!
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by warrenaken
Mon Apr 15, 2013 1:38 pm
Forum: Late 1998 to 2005 (Gen 5 aka IFS Hilux)
Topic: Spotlight mounting
Replies: 32
Views: 6520

Re: Spotlight mounting

Mine are here, could be a bit higher.
Get muddy quickly, are below long grass and can fill with water.
Otherwise on the open road, work like a charm.
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by warrenaken
Wed Dec 05, 2012 9:50 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Fortuner/Hilux "recovery" points
Replies: 11
Views: 1728

Re: Fortuner/Hilux "recovery" points

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by warrenaken
Wed Sep 19, 2012 4:05 pm
Forum: Late 1998 to 2005 (Gen 5 aka IFS Hilux)
Topic: Kill Switch
Replies: 17
Views: 12331

Re: Kill Switch

Just m2cw in the way of a little story :wave:
I had tried to put a kill switch in for the fuel pump and even with the fuel pump completley disconnected, the car still ran????

The guy told me it was impossible to kill a hilux :clap:
by warrenaken
Mon May 14, 2012 8:35 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: CKGR April 2012
Replies: 13
Views: 3391

Re: CKGR April 2012

How many days are you planning on taking to do Khutse to Pipers? it will take about 14hrs especially with the soft sand at the moment. Your car will get a bit scratched, had mine polished after both trips and it looks fine, just the plastic bits show it a bit. Not sure on the D4d consumption, but ar...
by warrenaken
Wed May 09, 2012 9:52 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: CKGR April 2012
Replies: 13
Views: 3391

Re: CKGR April 2012

Yes they are searching and yes they are taking.

None of the check-points going north stopped us and many were not even manned.

Cooked food should not be a problem IMO
by warrenaken
Fri May 04, 2012 11:03 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: CKGR April 2012
Replies: 13
Views: 3391

Re: CKGR April 2012

Looks great! How was the sightings like? The park is dry at the moment so a lot of the game has moved off and you not getting hundreds of springbok/Gemsbok on the pans, but they are around. Lots of Fox's and Jackals. Heard lion, but only saw them once, but other people saw cheetah on Deception. And ...
by warrenaken
Thu May 03, 2012 1:47 pm
Forum: Build your own:
Topic: In place of my backseat in my DC
Replies: 11
Views: 2584

Re: In place of my backseat in my DC

This is what i did. Works great:

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by warrenaken
Thu May 03, 2012 1:40 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: CKGR April 2012
Replies: 13
Views: 3391

CKGR April 2012

Quick trip report for the CKGR (April 2012). Short and sweet IMG_8695crop.jpg Just got back from a 10 day trip in the CKGR. The park is very dry at the moment and was quite a different experience from 2 years ago when we were rained out. We headed up to Khama Rhino Sanctuary and stayed the night be...
by warrenaken
Sat Mar 17, 2012 1:41 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Alu Canopies
Replies: 5
Views: 1462

Re: Alu Canopies

by warrenaken
Sat Mar 03, 2012 10:02 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: KZTE Overheating Issue
Replies: 13
Views: 4822

Re: KZTE Overheating Issue

I was also worried about this, did a bit of research on the forums, and to me its seems like the abused ones go.

have a look here:
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by warrenaken
Fri Feb 17, 2012 9:55 am
Forum: Anything Else for sale
Topic: Dash - storage cover / protectors - From R395.00
Replies: 150
Views: 3480

Re: Dash - storage cover / protectors - From R395.00

IFS - Very well made :clap:
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by warrenaken
Wed Feb 15, 2012 10:58 pm
Forum: Anything Else for sale
Topic: Dash - storage cover / protectors - From R395.00
Replies: 150
Views: 3480

Re: Dash - storage cover / protectors - From R395.00

Hi Mark,

Have you got a pic of the IFS one?
Look very well made and pretty usefull.

Cheers
by warrenaken
Tue Jan 31, 2012 4:42 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Wheel bearing
Replies: 3
Views: 1050

Re: Wheel bearing

Thanks, will go pick up a kit from Gemini.
by warrenaken
Tue Jan 31, 2012 2:58 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Wheel bearing
Replies: 3
Views: 1050

Wheel bearing

Hi all, just wanted some advice on front wheel bearings and GEMINI PARTS.
I gave them a call and they obviously came in much cheaper.
Are there any brands to stay away from or are the generic ones nowdays fine.

Toyota Hilux KZTE (IFS)
2002
1KZTe engine
Double cab
4x4
by warrenaken
Wed Nov 30, 2011 7:56 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: 2nd Battery (Neg) terminal
Replies: 12
Views: 1899

Re: 2nd Battery (Neg) terminal

Thanks Cassie,
I was thinking that connecting it onto that earth point was the best option as there is a nice thick copper cable going direct onto the battery, so in essence would just be extending the cable by a few inches?
by warrenaken
Wed Nov 30, 2011 6:14 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: 2nd Battery (Neg) terminal
Replies: 12
Views: 1899

2nd Battery (Neg) terminal

Just a quick question for the DIY dual battery guys. I have had a cable running from the negative terminal of the second battery to the negative terminal for my main battery and it works great. But I see there is a bit of play on the connection due to the extra cable being added. To avoid replacing ...
by warrenaken
Sat Oct 22, 2011 10:48 pm
Forum: Electronic Gadgets and Radios
Topic: powering the trailer
Replies: 10
Views: 2204

Re: powering the trailer

Hey Mark, No trailer....yet, but wanted to have it sorted as going to be towing a friends in a few months. My second battery is in the canopy and runs off a simple setup, Cole Hersey Soleniod and 16mm cabels to the back. If i did ever get a trailer, realistically i would go with thoes grey polarised...
by warrenaken
Sat Oct 22, 2011 7:30 pm
Forum: Electronic Gadgets and Radios
Topic: powering the trailer
Replies: 10
Views: 2204

Re: powering the trailer

I’m going to hijack this tread a bit :angel: I have just replaced my tow hitch electrics (the socket), as it was corroded and generally buggered. There was a auxiliary wire in pin 2, but a thin wire that was never connected. So whilst redoing it i thought i might as well do it properly. I have read ...
by warrenaken
Tue Aug 16, 2011 1:15 pm
Forum: Build your own:
Topic: DIY Rear Bumper + Spare Wheel Carrier + Something Extra
Replies: 81
Views: 13830

Re: DIY Rear Bumper + Spare Wheel Carrier = Complete

Vey nice job!
You will also have to ask Pieter for a new stick, now that yours is hidden :D:
by warrenaken
Tue Aug 16, 2011 9:16 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Fire Extinguisher - H&S Learning
Replies: 9
Views: 1521

Fire Extinguisher - H&S Learning

Just a health and safety learning for those of you who have fire extinguishers ( so that would be everyone :clap: ) in your cars. I have my fire extinguisher check and refilled on an annual basis, and did so in April before my Bots trip. A few weeks ago when i was cleaning my car i noticed the needl...
by warrenaken
Mon Aug 15, 2011 4:00 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: KZ-TE RPM
Replies: 18
Views: 2983

Re: KZ-TE RPM

That makes sense.
I have read a few posts with mention of EGT sensors, but the prices seem a bit steep. Will do some more serches and reading.
by warrenaken
Mon Aug 15, 2011 9:24 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: KZ-TE RPM
Replies: 18
Views: 2983

KZ-TE RPM

I need someone to do a little test for me please. You hear people saying you should not push a 1kzte engine past 2500rpm on the open road, so i was wondering at what speed are you guys travelling for this. If i do 110km/h on the dash, that is a GPS speed of 106km/h, then i am below 2500rpm. If i go ...
by warrenaken
Sat Aug 06, 2011 7:39 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Toyota Fj Cruiser
Replies: 7
Views: 1411

Re: Toyota Fj Cruiser

by warrenaken
Sat Jul 30, 2011 6:11 pm
Forum: Build your own:
Topic: Roof console - SFA
Replies: 37
Views: 8412

Re: Roof console - SFA

Well Done! looks VERY Good :thumbup:

Not just the GPS, all the power
by warrenaken
Fri Jul 15, 2011 8:06 am
Forum: Build your own:
Topic: Spare Wheel Carrier - Ideas for self build please.
Replies: 38
Views: 4914

Re: Spare Wheel Carrier - Ideas for self build please.

Saw a hilux last night with a really nice swing arm. It was very similar to Eric's in design but was mounted on the right of the std tube bumper.
If you out there, post some pics :thumbup:
by warrenaken
Tue Jul 05, 2011 8:07 pm
Forum: Build your own:
Topic: Spare Wheel Carrier - Ideas for self build please.
Replies: 38
Views: 4914

Re: Spare Wheel Carrier - Ideas for self build please.

Hi Johan,
That fist image you posted? what exactly is it (zoomed out).
I cant see any "arm" on which the wheel would swing, or are you just showing the latch?
Thanks
by warrenaken
Tue Jul 05, 2011 7:58 pm
Forum: Members in publications
Topic: OOOOMS WegRy Julie 2011
Replies: 44
Views: 18628

Re: OOOOMS WegRy Julie 2011

Finally got my mags and got too see the pics.
Very nice Mark, :thumbup:

Took 3 years to get into SA4x4 if anyone thinks they lost your photograph :clap:
by warrenaken
Wed May 11, 2011 9:42 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Kgalagadi (Bots) Easter
Replies: 14
Views: 2793

Re: Kgalagadi (Bots) Easter

How to upload?? I have a .pdf which is larger than the 200KiB allowed and if i split the pages into individual images, the 600pix makes the quality poor??

What is the best way to upload something like this?
by warrenaken
Sun May 08, 2011 6:06 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: KZ-TE Engine failure log
Replies: 33
Views: 15186

Re: KZ-TE Engine failure log

Not a nice topic :evil: , but im going to watch it as someone was telling me the KZTE goes at 200 000km.
by warrenaken
Sun May 08, 2011 9:13 am
Forum: Camping gear, Trailers and Other Non-electronic Gadgets
Topic: Water tastes like plastic container
Replies: 11
Views: 2987

Re: Water tastes like plastic container

I also used milton tablets, also found it was the pipe and not the tank as much. replaced the "fish pond" pipe with that clear hose and was much better. not sure if this was just me/mine or if anyone else agrees? i know you meant to get different quality clear pipes for medical, etc and th...
by warrenaken
Thu May 05, 2011 6:32 pm
Forum: Gauteng
Topic: West Rand - Meet & Greet 12/05
Replies: 75
Views: 10913

Re: West Rand - Meet & Greet 12/05

Was meant to be away for work, but looks like it is falling through, so i will pop in. :dance1:
by warrenaken
Thu May 05, 2011 6:05 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Kgalagadi (Bots) Easter
Replies: 14
Views: 2793

Re: Kgalagadi (Bots) Easter

Just a few more, trying to put down a few notes in spare time
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by warrenaken
Thu May 05, 2011 9:22 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Kgalagadi (Bots) Easter
Replies: 14
Views: 2793

Kgalagadi (Bots) Easter

Just got back from Kgalagadi, just over 3000km, had a fantastic time! Will try put together a trip report with camps (facilities), fuel, etc. Toyota Hilux KZ-TE (X04), Toyota Hilux SRX (M18), Nissan Navara (H74) Map.jpg IMG_2749.JPG IMG_2816.JPG Botswana 2011 177.jpg IMG_8431crop.jpg IMG_8225edit.jpg
by warrenaken
Thu Apr 14, 2011 9:23 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Hilux - when is far to one side becoming dangerous
Replies: 9
Views: 1813

Re: Hilux - when is far to one side becoming dangerous

37 degrees if I remember correctly (not to be pedantic). But of course any changes to tires, suspension, RTT, etc will change this.
Edit: see Andy posted while I was typing :idea:
by warrenaken
Tue Apr 12, 2011 8:54 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Molopo Nature Reserve, Mabuasehube & KTP
Replies: 22
Views: 3343

Re: Molopo Nature Reserve, Mabuasehube & KTP

Very Nice! Leaving next week.
Did you travel between TR and Nossob? heard the road is closed?
by warrenaken
Mon Apr 04, 2011 10:39 am
Forum: General Mods
Topic: Normal worklight to "super" worklight?
Replies: 39
Views: 5322

Re: Normal worklight to "super" worklight?

I have the 4 sided led in at the moment, they are 5mm as far as i know. still throws a good beam if it is dark, the problem is when there are other light sources, it seems to get drown out a bit.

something like this
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by warrenaken
Mon Apr 04, 2011 8:57 am
Forum: General Mods
Topic: Normal worklight to "super" worklight?
Replies: 39
Views: 5322

Re: Normal worklight to "super" worklight?

Ok, so the worklight is one of thoes standard hella type one, and the bulb is too long from the fitting to the glass, as shown below (a picture is worth a thousand words!). The second problem is the "hole" to put the bulb in is a square hole (yellow) and narrower than the top (neg), so the...
by warrenaken
Sun Apr 03, 2011 9:03 pm
Forum: General Mods
Topic: Normal worklight to "super" worklight?
Replies: 39
Views: 5322

Re: Normal worklight to "super" worklight?

So tried to fit my bulb this evening and it does not fit :evil: The problem is not only what Mark was showing above (I think....) but also the length of the bulb itself, so have had to stick the 9 led back in. So now Mark will have to test it for me coz I can look into the oven but not my light! :lo...
by warrenaken
Fri Apr 01, 2011 6:02 am
Forum: General Mods
Topic: Normal worklight to "super" worklight?
Replies: 39
Views: 5322

Re: Normal worklight to "super" worklight?

I have been using a 9LED globe in my work light for awhile now and they are great. Yesterday I got my 68LED the exact same as the one above (Heinrich's one), the are claimed at 220 lumens. Will fit this weekend and let you know.
by warrenaken
Tue Mar 22, 2011 1:08 pm
Forum: Places to go
Topic: e'Zemvelo
Replies: 12
Views: 6201

Re: Ezemvelo?

Yes, i did not need power, but saw lots of extensions running around. Take a decent extension as it is communal boxes, not individual power points from what i saw.

ACCOMMODATION
Camping and Caravan sites

Electric points
Ablutions
Braai facilities
by warrenaken
Tue Mar 22, 2011 10:54 am
Forum: Build your own:
Topic: Back seat storage / Packing
Replies: 20
Views: 4596

Re: Back seat storage / Packing

Sorry guys, as from Saturday i am away for work until the 18th April and then Kgalagardi from the 20th, so not around much at the moment. Will make a plan sometime, the 4x4 community guys have been organising drinks in the West rand lately (this Friday at rusty nail if i remember correctly), so migh...
by warrenaken
Tue Mar 22, 2011 10:46 am
Forum: Places to go
Topic: e'Zemvelo
Replies: 12
Views: 6201

Re: Ezemvelo?

Was there a few weeks ago, nice get away for a weekend. Some pics of the campsite on google earth. Road in badly corregated, but thats why we have bakkies.
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by warrenaken
Sun Mar 13, 2011 5:21 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Funny tailgate stickers and sayings
Replies: 39
Views: 3551

Re: Funny tailgate stickers and sayings

Someone told me about a suspension sticker much like this, bit this one looks photoshoped?:
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by warrenaken
Sun Mar 13, 2011 5:08 pm
Forum: Build your own:
Topic: Back seat storage / Packing
Replies: 20
Views: 4596

Re: Back seat storage / Packing

yip, just 4 bolts and it is a quick swop over. Will keep seat in most of the time, this is more for overlanding.
by warrenaken
Sun Mar 13, 2011 8:30 am
Forum: Build your own:
Topic: Back seat storage / Packing
Replies: 20
Views: 4596

Re: Back seat storage / Packing

Thanks guys! The ammo boxes don't slide out at this stage, it's a hilux, why would you need to get to your tools often? :razz:
by warrenaken
Sat Mar 12, 2011 5:51 pm
Forum: Build your own:
Topic: Back seat storage / Packing
Replies: 20
Views: 4596

Back seat storage / Packing

After seeing the rear seat storage Mark had, i decided to make something similar. The idea was to take out the back seat and replace it with a shelf that i could store 2 ammo boxes on and then create an “upper shelf” so that bags, books, cameras, etc that normally end up on the back seat would still...
by warrenaken
Fri Mar 11, 2011 5:02 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Load Bin Bar
Replies: 2
Views: 1015

Re: Load Bin Bar

Im pretty sure Securetech makes them, but Tentco currrently has them in stock.
by warrenaken
Sun Mar 06, 2011 1:48 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: High Milage
Replies: 4
Views: 1021

High Milage

So here is a tale of Toyota i had to share. Whilst working up in the north of Mozambique, I always drive past this one old hilux up on bricks (rocks) and wonder how many km it must have on its clock, coz by the looks of it, quite a few and hard km at that. This week I stopped to have a look and the ...
by warrenaken
Fri Feb 18, 2011 8:34 am
Forum: Camping gear, Trailers and Other Non-electronic Gadgets
Topic: Which Fridge
Replies: 66
Views: 10496

Re: Which Fridge

They cant be that bad Mark !! It is just my opinion, i feel they rely on the compressor too much (swing type i believe??), and the insulation is not that good because of this. Total frozen it seems to heat back up to ambient much faster. Because of this i experienced greater variation in temperature...

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