Vehicle Status - 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser¶

Document Purpose¶

This file tracks the current operational status of the vehicle, including system health, known issues, and immediate action items.

Last Updated: 2025-01-14

Vehicle Information¶

Year: 2006
Make: Toyota
Model: Land Cruiser (J100 Series / UZJ100)
VIN: [Add VIN]
Engine: 2UZ-FE 4.7L V8
Mileage: [Current Mileage]
Purchase Date: [Date]
Primary Use: Daily driver / Off-road adventure vehicle

Overall Vehicle Status¶

Current Condition: ✅ OPERATIONAL¶

Drivability: Fully operational
Safety Systems: All functional
Off-Road Ready: Partial (see improvements in progress)
Daily Driver: Yes
Known Issues: See Issues section below

System Status Overview¶

✅ Fully Operational Systems¶

System	Status	Last Service	Next Service Due
Engine	✅ Good	[Date]	[Date/Miles]
Transmission	✅ Good	[Date]	[Date/Miles]
Transfer Case	✅ Good	[Date]	[Date/Miles]
Front Differential	✅ Good	[Date]	[Date/Miles]
Rear Differential	✅ Good	[Date]	[Date/Miles]
Brakes (Front)	✅ Good	[Date]	[Date/Miles]
Brakes (Rear)	✅ Good	[Date]	[Date/Miles]
Suspension	✅ Functional	[Date]	Upgrade planned
Electrical	✅ Good	N/A	N/A
Cooling System	✅ Good	[Date]	[Date/Miles]
HVAC	✅ Good	N/A	N/A

🔄 Systems In Progress / Being Upgraded¶

System	Status	Project	Expected Completion
Winch Power	⚠️ Needs Wiring	Permanent power install	Jan 15, 2025
ARB Pressure Control	⚠️ Needs Install	Dash panel mount	Jan 15, 2025
Solar Panel	⚠️ Needs Install	Hood mount + wiring	Jan 15, 2025
Roof Rack System	🔄 Installing	Gobi Stealth + Lighting	Jan 2025
Interior Electrical	🔄 Partial	3x SPOD + Distribution	Feb 2025
Lighting (Exterior)	🔄 Partial	LED upgrades	Feb 2025
Front Suspension	📋 Planned	Complete overhaul	Q1 2025
Steering System	📋 Planned	Rack replacement	Q1 2025

⚠️ Known Issues / Degraded Systems¶

System/Component	Issue	Severity	Action Plan
[Component]	[Description]	🟡 Medium	[Planned fix]
[Component]	[Description]	🟢 Low	[Planned fix]

Severity Legend: - 🔴 High - Affects safety or drivability - immediate attention required - 🟡 Medium - Degrades functionality - address soon - 🟢 Low - Minor issue - address when convenient

Recent Modifications (Last 30 Days)¶

January 2025¶

✅ Yaesu FTM-510 radio connected to key-switched power (Blue Sea Group A, Circuit 3, 15A)
✅ Uniden R8 radar detector connected to key-switched power (Blue Sea Group A, Circuit 4, 3A)
✅ Yaesu FTM-510 head unit installed in overhead console (sunglasses holder location)
📋 Yaesu FTM-510 mic jack installation planned (forward center console)

December 2024¶

✅ Hood struts installed
✅ Rear hatch struts installed
✅ Headlights adjusted
✅ Fuel filter replaced
✅ Removed boot from light housing (temp)
✅ 2nd battery connected and charging correctly via Redarc DC-DC 50A
✅ Front driver seat heater-cooler installed
✅ Step inserts installed
✅ Behind 2nd row power distribution panel installed (3x SPOD, RECOIL MPG4, fuse blocks, MSD relay, Yaesu FTM-510 radio body)
⚠️ Dual battery system operational (solar panel pending)
⚠️ Winch hardware on hand, needs permanent power wiring

See COMPLETED_TASKS.md for full history.

Immediate Action Items (Next 7-30 Days)¶

High Priority - JAN 24 TRIP CRITICAL¶

Winch permanent power installation (hardware on hand, needs 250A breaker + wiring)
ARB Pressure Control panel installation (hardware on hand, needs dash mount)
Solar panel installation (hardware on hand, nice to have)
Skid plates installation (Jan 2025 trip prep)
Roof penetration for antenna/cables
Complete January 2025 trip preparation checklist

Medium Priority¶

Check oil and fluids
Grease rear driveshaft front yoke
Inspect brake pads and rotors
[Add other items]

Low Priority¶

Clean and detail interior
Touch up paint chips
[Add other items]

See PROJECT_PLAN.md for complete task list and project details.

Fluid Status¶

Fluid Type	Condition	Last Changed	Change Due	Notes
Engine Oil	✅ Good	[Date/Miles]	[Date/Miles]	Type: [Oil type]
Transmission	✅ Good	[Date/Miles]	[Date/Miles]	Type: Toyota ATF WS
Transfer Case	✅ Good	[Date/Miles]	[Date/Miles]	Type: [Fluid type]
Front Diff	✅ Good	[Date/Miles]	[Date/Miles]	Type: 75W-90 GL-5
Rear Diff	✅ Good	[Date/Miles]	[Date/Miles]	Type: 75W-90 GL-5
Coolant	✅ Good	[Date/Miles]	[Date/Miles]	Type: Toyota Super Long Life (Pink)
Brake Fluid	✅ Good	[Date/Miles]	[Date/Miles]	Type: DOT 3
Power Steering	✅ Good	[Date/Miles]	Check monthly	Type: Dexron III

Wear Items Status¶

Due Soon (Within 5,000 miles or 6 months)¶

[Item] - Due at [Miles/Date]

Upcoming (Within 10,000 miles or 12 months)¶

[Item] - Due at [Miles/Date]

Long-Term Planning¶

Timing Belt Replacement - Due at [Miles] (every 90k miles)
Water Pump - Replace with timing belt
Spark Plugs - Due at [Miles] (every 30k miles)
Air Filter - Due at [Miles] (every 30k miles)

See VEHICLE_SPECS.md for complete service intervals.

Parts Inventory Status¶

Critical Spares On Hand¶

✅ [Part name] - Part #: [Number]
✅ [Part name] - Part #: [Number]

Parts Ordered / In Transit¶

[Part name] - Part #: [Number] - ETA: [Date]
[Part name] - Part #: [Number] - ETA: [Date]

Parts Needed (Immediate)¶

[Part name] - Part #: [Number] - For: [Project/Service]
[Part name] - Part #: [Number] - For: [Project/Service]

See PARTS_CATALOG.md for complete inventory.

Trip Readiness Status¶

January 24-26, 2025 Offroad Trip¶

Overall Readiness: 🟡 75% Complete

✅ Completed Prep Items¶

Fuel filter replaced
Second battery connected
Hood/hatch struts installed
Front seat heater-cooler installed

🔄 In Progress¶

Skid plates installation
Winch installation
Interior electrical distribution
Pack gear per offroad packing list

⚠️ Blockers / Concerns¶

None currently identified

See JAN_2025_TRIP_PREP.md for complete checklist.

Documentation Status¶

✅ Complete Documentation¶

📝 Documentation Needs Updates¶

Current mileage throughout all docs
Actual fluid change dates in maintenance log
VIN number in README.md

Open Questions / Decisions Needed¶

Technical Decisions¶

[Decision topic]
Options: [A, B, C]
Recommendation: [Option]
Decision by: [Date]
Status: 📋 Pending

Research Items¶

See RFI.md for detailed research requests and findings.

Notes¶

This status file should be reviewed and updated weekly
Update "Last Updated" date at top when changes are made
Cross-reference with PROJECT_PLAN.md for project details
See MAINTENANCE_LOG.md for detailed service history

Status: ✅ 100% Complete Last Updated: 2025-01-14 (Added Yaesu FTM-510 and Uniden R8 installations)