02-15-2011, 01:16 PM
|
#1
|
Junior Member
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 2
|
|
Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 2
|
Electrical Problem (No power at all)
Hi guys, new here with a 99 4runner v6 auto 4wd.
On occasion when I then turn they key I get no dash lights, no headlights, no radio, absolutely nothing will work, not even a click from the starter. It's completely dead.
After a few minutes of turning the key back and forth dash lights will come back on and then I know it will start and it fires right up.
So am I losing power to the actual computer or is it a ground? Any suggestions what to check because I'm not familiar with electrical issues!
Thanks in advance!
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
01-02-2012, 10:41 PM
|
#2
|
Junior Member
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Alice, Texas
Age: 37
Posts: 1
|
|
Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Alice, Texas
Age: 37
Posts: 1
|
Same
I am having the same problem currently ever figure it out?
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
01-20-2012, 12:10 AM
|
#3
|
|
Elite Member
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Greenville, SC
Posts: 6,453
|
|
Elite Member
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Greenville, SC
Posts: 6,453
|
Bump.
I think my issue might be related.
__________________
Check out my garage.
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
01-20-2012, 01:17 AM
|
#4
|
Banned
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: San Antonio, TX
Posts: 829
|
|
Banned
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: San Antonio, TX
Posts: 829
|
I doubt its ECU related, most definitely sounds like a bad connection somewhere. Does your keyless entry always work? If so I'd start with the steering column back thru the firewall, then the main wiring harness.
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
07-10-2012, 08:43 AM
|
#5
|
Junior Member
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 3
|
|
Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 3
|
You should try fuse link wire....its connected to 80A fuse (fuse box by the hood) from the positive terminal from the battery. I had the same problem with my 90 4runner.
Last edited by cisco2001; 07-10-2012 at 08:46 AM.
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
07-10-2012, 10:03 AM
|
#6
|
|
Member
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: 5th Gen San Diegan
Age: 41
Posts: 985
|
|
Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: 5th Gen San Diegan
Age: 41
Posts: 985
|
I know this sounds obvious, but maybe try getting your battery tested.
Its free and easy and will at least eliminate any concerns.
__________________
2005 Limited V8 4x4 4Runner
2005 SR5 V8 4Runner
1997 40th Anniversary FZJ80
2001 Ford F350 w/ FWC Hawk
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
07-10-2012, 11:58 AM
|
#7
|
|
Member
|
|
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Edmond, Ok
Posts: 437
|
|
Member
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Edmond, Ok
Posts: 437
|
Try all suggestions above, and also check all major grounds. I had the same issue and it ended up being my main battery ground.
-Dirt Dawg
__________________
1999 SR5 "Highlander" 4WD Lifted, Locker, Sliders, and More
2000 LX470 Expedition Rig
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
07-10-2012, 12:30 PM
|
#8
|
|
Member
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: 5th Gen San Diegan
Age: 41
Posts: 985
|
|
Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: 5th Gen San Diegan
Age: 41
Posts: 985
|
Dirtdog brought up a good point. There are 3 ground points. Check them. One is right next to battery to body, next is on top of Plenum, and then the 3rd is to block near oil filter .
__________________
2005 Limited V8 4x4 4Runner
2005 SR5 V8 4Runner
1997 40th Anniversary FZJ80
2001 Ford F350 w/ FWC Hawk
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
07-12-2012, 12:24 AM
|
#10
|
|
Elite Member
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: San Diego
Age: 41
Posts: 11,437
Real Name: Instagram: briansd_97r
|
|
Elite Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: San Diego
Age: 41
Posts: 11,437
Real Name: Instagram: briansd_97r
|
Quote:
FWIW - It was probably a loose or corroded battery terminal.
|
Singtoe called it! This just happened to me last weekend.
I put the key in and the dash lights up like normal. As soon as I turned the key all the power seemed to be completely gone the dash went dark. So I take the battery out and put it on the charger but it is at 98% charge .... ? I talked with my neighbor and he told me I probably had a corroded battery terminal. I cleaned both completely and it started right up.
__________________
Those he commands move only in command, Nothing in love. Now does he feel his title, Hang loose about him, like a giant’s robe, Upon a dwarfish treasonous thief.
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
04-02-2014, 09:12 AM
|
#11
|
Junior Member
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Henderson ,KY
Posts: 1
|
|
Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Henderson ,KY
Posts: 1
|
1994 Toyota 4Runner
I just recently bought a 1994 Toyota 4runner, when we bought it we were told that the alternator was bad in, since then, I have replaced the battery, the alternator and the starter. The alternator I have replaced 3 different times, the last time I got it tested and the alternator is good, and the starter is good. But somehow it is losing power while its running. Someone recently said that there could be a short in the alternator that when u get it tested it won't show up. But before I go getting another one, does anyone have ANY suggestions as to what could be going on? We have had it for 2 months, and its been sitting for 2 months! Its a great truck ONCE its running. But within 45 mins to a hour of it running its losing power! HELP!!!
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
04-03-2014, 10:39 AM
|
#12
|
|
Senior Member
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Covina, CA
Posts: 2,301
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Covina, CA
Posts: 2,301
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by steffy6456
But before I go getting another one, does anyone have ANY suggestions as to what could be going on? We have had it for 2 months, and its been sitting for 2 months! Its a great truck ONCE its running. But within 45 mins to a hour of it running its losing power! HELP!!!
|
Don't buy anything! Yet
You should search for the big 3 mod on this forum. Basically better ground and charging. But please clarify when you say it is losing power, what exactly do you mean? Does the engine shut off, lights dim? Or do you stop and then it won't restart? I don't know what your actual problem is.
You can also learn a lot here at this post!
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-ge...unner-how.html
__________________
1989 FJ62 5.3 Chevy, FZJ80 Axles, 4.88's with ARB.
2000 2wd runner, 4 cylinders, yes it IS slow.
1999 4WD SR5 Desert Dune 3.4 351K and counting.
2000 4WD sport 3.4 Elocker <--My son's but I still end up paying.
2001 2WD SR5 3.4 <-- My daughter's...see preceding line.
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
10-16-2015, 03:24 PM
|
#13
|
|
Junior Member
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: OB "San Diego"
Posts: 22
|
|
Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: OB "San Diego"
Posts: 22
|
my 97 Runner has a simular issue, I turn key on and only the airbag light lights up, it starts just fine and runs just fine, no guages work and when i disconnect positive while running it dies, replaced alternator and still the same.....any ideas and thanks in advance.
__________________
97 SR5 3" lift front,2" lift rear, 1" body lift, Bilstien 5100s, 20x35 rubbers, K-N lungs, magnaflow 2.75" exhaust...for now...Kenwood deck, two Zapco 1000 and 550 Watts amps Polk Audio crossover system for the mids and highs and two 12" JL Subs seperate ported boxes.410k miles and still runs like new.
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
10-16-2015, 04:57 PM
|
#14
|
|
Elite Member
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Pocono Mountains
Posts: 7,498
|
|
Elite Member
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Pocono Mountains
Posts: 7,498
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by OBTDean
my 97 Runner has a simular issue, I turn key on and only the airbag light lights up, it starts just fine and runs just fine, no guages work and when i disconnect positive while running it dies, replaced alternator and still the same.....any ideas and thanks in advance.
|
Really need more info.
Check voltage at battery with engine running and off.
Do headlights work? Do they get brighter when you accelerate?
How about radio and windows and all that stuff?
In any case, check and clean your battery terminals and inspect cables for any pimpling that might indicate corrosion under the insulation. Check your GAUGE fuse with a test light or swapping in a known good fuse. Don't waste my time by just looking at it.
__________________
'99 4Runner SR5 5spd 3.4L V6 4WD(U.S), original '99 Talls in front, OME 906s in back, Hella fogs, Trekmaster shocks in front, Billy in back, no running boards, FIAMM horns, Alpine sound, Michelin LTX M/S2's, owned since new.
'97 HiLux SW4 5spd 4WD(Japan model bought in Brazil assembled in Argentina, very close to a 3.0 4Runner/Surf)
'71 FordWillys Jeep CJ5 (with straight six Ford Maverick 3.0 liter engine--lives in the mountains north of Sao Paulo Brazil)
My Backyard Frame Swap
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
10-16-2015, 08:41 PM
|
#15
|
Banned
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Palm Beach, FL
Posts: 1,388
|
|
Banned
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Palm Beach, FL
Posts: 1,388
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by TheDurk
In any case, check and clean your battery terminals and inspect cables for any pimpling that might indicate corrosion under the insulation. .
|
All good points, but if I had to place a bet, it would be on the battery terminal connections.
OP, does your truck have the original Toyota battery terminals, or have they been replaced? The original ones don't hold up very well, but personally I think they're better than most of the aftermarket stuff you get at the auto parts stores.
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is On
|
|
|
|