Help! 99 4Runner wont start

[bojorkez]

Hello I have a 99 4Runner V6 that would not start this morning. I just replaced the battery 2 weeks ago. When I go to start it, it does nothing no clicks, does not try to turn over, nothing. Lights, radio, door chime all still work. No clue what it could be. Any suggestions? Thanks for your help.

 

[tre9er]

Hello I have a 99 4Runner V6 that would not start this morning. I just replaced the battery 2 weeks ago. When I go to start it, it does nothing no clicks, does not try to turn over, nothing. Lights, radio, door chime all still work. No clue what it could be. Any suggestions? Thanks for your help.

Have you tried to jump it? It takes a lot of power to start the engine vs. run the little lights. If you try to jump it and still nothing, I'm guessing starter at that point.

 

[Ol'Blue]

Time to get the test light out and see if you are getting power to everything. That is first off, then just follow the leads around until you find where the power loss is. Was the Batt bad in the first place? It happens some times from them sitting on the shelf for to long.

Blue

 

[bojorkez]

Yea tried jumping it and again nothing. It's weird, its never done that before.

 

[Bad Obsession]

My guess would be the starter. Like suggested above, you can check it with a volt meter/test light.

 

[zacattack20]

Check your 100amp alternator fuse under the hood. Could be that. If it is, it is screwed in from the sides and you have to take apart your fuse box.

 

[bojorkez]

can I check it first without taking apart the fuse box?

 

[5vzT4R]

Gently hit on the starter with a hammer and see if it works. That was always my quick fix.

 

[zacattack20]

can I check it first without taking apart the fuse box?

It has a clear lid. You should be able to see in and see if its burnt. Or pop off the clear lid and check with a test light or multimeter.