my 2006 gxl

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Nothing to really complain about. Took a little paint off my AJ120 sliders getting out of Ducie Creek, Scratched the rear bumper and dented exhaust tip at the entry of Cockatoo Creek. A few days after all the water crossings on the tele track I had trouble starting the prado. When I turned the Key to start it would 'click' but not crank, eventually it would turn over. When I had a spare morning I pulled the starter motor out and tried to find the issue, I must have got a bit of dirty water inside it and the contacts on the plunger where not good. I cleaned them up with a small file and put back together. I havent had an issue since but still going to replace them when I get time. Being the first time up the cape for me I was surprized at how 'easy' the tele track was this time of the year. Just walk the crossings first, go steady and be prepared for the worst. In saying that I would go back and do it all again tomorrow.

Hi flying kiwis

Great pictures , thanks for sharing.
The issues with the starter motor sounds like what my 2006 v6 did. The starter motor was replaced under warranty.


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Rig looks super, and am so envious of your cape trip.
Hopefully will make it one day...

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Hi flying kiwis

Great pictures , thanks for sharing.
The issues with the starter motor sounds like what my 2006 v6 did. The starter motor was replaced under warranty.


Cheers
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Yeah mate, It sounds like a couple of people here have had the same issue now that I am back with internet. It wasnt a big job to pull out and inspect but would have been easier in the driveway instead of in the bush. I should have taken photos but I didnt even think of it at the time.