Hi there,
I am a new Hilux owner (used to have a Navara).
I got a used 2006 Hilux Double Cab with about 190k KM on the clock this year.
It is in perfect non rusting condition (very important to me since I lost the Navara to frame rust and rot).
I have already done a few things here and there but I am stuck with 2 major (for me) topics and one side-note-question.
Let me put down my questions with my assumptions with what I have found out. Please correct, help, or criticise at all times.
1) "The Side-Note-Question": Does my truck have OBD-II?
Looking at the port and connecting an adapter my instinct would have been - sure! Also based on the production year of 2006 I had assumed since 2003 or so it would have been mandatory. The more I google and research the more I am unsure. The actual first date of registration for my car is 11/2006 (2,5l D4D 4WD Double Cab). So it was built in the months leading up to that. I can check when exactly if it makes any difference.
The adapter I connected was not able to communicate with the car in any way.
So OBD-II yes or no?
2) My Clutch and it's noises...
To sum it up it runs great. I can't say it feels like something is wrong. But the noises. There are 2 distinct noises that bother me.
a) When I press or release the clutch pedal it squeaks. Like really not nice. I can't exactly nail it down to when it does or doesn't happen but on somedays (based on heat and or humidity) it doesn't make that noise.
b) When cruising in gear off the accelerator I hear a faint rattling noise. I was first convinced it was the prop shaft centre bearing and after I just replaced that (yay me!!) the noise is still here. Good learning experience but it didn't help with the noise. Funny enough. If I touch the clutch for even a mm while the noise is here it disappears completely.
Any ideas here?
3) My arch-enemy! AC!
So, this truck is not fitted with an AC. For what ever reason this one came without.
Very simple question, what do you guys think. Adding an AC. Is it doable? Should I opt for all the parts Toyota would have had in a different Hilux or have my mechanic just do what he feels is right?
I would like ideas here too!
That's all
Thank you all in advance!