1992 Toyota Pickup Consumer Discussions

Toyota Pickup (pre-Tacoma) issues

Re: 1992 Toyota V6 4x4 extra cab pickup temperature gauge not working [pcla

Written by: pauliep13 on Nov 08, 2006 08:06 AM

I looked in my Haynes manual and it looks like the temperature sensor for the dashboard guage is near the thermostat housing, at the front of the intake manifold. I know on my 4 cyl it's the sensor with the single thin wire, the one with 2 wires is for the computer. The picture in the manual looks like both of the sensors are right next to each other. First, check and see ... Read More...

1992 Toyota V6 4x4 extra cab pickup temperature gauge not working

Written by: pclarkson on Nov 07, 2006 07:57 PM

I have a 1992 Toyota Pickup 4x4 V6 extra cab 141K miles and I just noticed that the temperature gauge is not working at all. I was out in the truck on a day when it was cold and the heat was working just fine (not sure if this is relevant or not). My question is: How can I test the gauge to make sure it is working OR how can I determine that it is the Thermostat that has gone bad. ... Read More...

Re: My 1982 toyota pickup won't turn over [obiedan]

Written by: tech007 on Oct 28, 2005 11:31 PM

Hey there, I would try disconnecting the battery cables from the battery, because even though they might look ok they probably have gummy waxy type substance that has built up during that year of sitting. Trust me, I've gone through this same probem on my Dad's 1980, my 1992, and my brother's 1992 pick-ups. All you have to do is take a small thin bladed pocket knife ... Read More...

Re: 89 toyota 4x4 pickup [jmeutah]

Written by: tech007 on Oct 28, 2005 07:01 PM

Hey there, I'm a tech and I have rebuilt my own 1992 Toyota pick-up 4x4 standard cab 5-speed manual trans., and I have rebuilt 20R motors as well for my friend as side jobs and I know these people and see them on a weekly basis. The first 22RE I rebuilt was six year ago and my own was 3 1/2 years ago and neither myself or my friends have had any problems w/ driveability issues. ... Read More...