Recent content by Curmudgeon

Got the charging system operational, they've been driving this unit all over, no problems. Until a couple of days ago, no start. Cranks fine, no start. Went to check it out, started right up. There is a point to this. Left the keys with them, said can't find an intermittent that isn't there...

Had some time today to look at it. No gauges at all, no indicator lights....lack of accessory power. Checked ignition switch, good. Checked the gang plug for the switch (seen them melted at one plug before), good. Checked all fuses....everything test ligh power both sides except one, nothing...

Yup...checked it. Apparently, while driving, chattering relays, and it stops charging. Driving home after dark becomes a challenge, when you have to turn off the lights to keep it running. Then, chattering of relays, and it's charging again. This is what he says....I have not had it happen to me...

Did the basics...clean terminals, alternator test and replace. Went through the sticky, all but the schematic, which is a EWD040U publication. He's had it several places, now I get to dive in and figure out what others may have done to it, then what's wrong. Still looking...I'll look at the link...

I have been tasked with figuring out my neighbor's 86 4runner no/occasional charge issue. He has a parts store book, goes to 85. Some shop told him a control box inside the right footwell was bad. I used to work on these before the accident forced my to hang up my shop overalls.....I need to...