Intermittent Starting Issue - Page 2 - Toyota 4Runner Forum

Pale Rider · 01-29-2023, 02:00 PM

Anybody have an idea why I wouldn't have an ignition relay??

According to the diagram it should be in the upper right corner right above the Defog relay.

daletehbest · 01-30-2023, 07:25 AM

With you having checked so many of the other ancillary items, I would make sure all ground connections are good. You could take a wire brush and go over connections to ensure no oxidation issues are causing a problem.

Just a thought, I know that a grounding issue can present itself in different ways. But it costs nothing to wire brush a few connections and reinstall

Remove the ground. Ensure a metal on metal connection and the absence of corrosion, and then reinstall

waypoint · 02-04-2023, 05:43 PM

I just checked my '07 Limited, it has a big gray relay in that slot. Same relay as the HEAD relay if you feel like swapping yours. Unless somebody broke in and stole your IG relay, however, I'd say this isn't your problem.

Pale Rider · 03-01-2023, 08:39 AM

Turns out it was the neutral safety switch.

Mechanic said there was a lot of corrosion on the contacts of the old neutral safety switch and that it was difficult to remove.

New OEM switch is installed and the truck has started every time since I've had it back, which has been three weeks ago.

Would like to thank everyone for their advice and suggestions for helping me troubleshoot this problem.

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