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91' 4 Runner Electircal Problem

1.7K views 5 replies 4 participants last post by  Virgle  
#1 ·
I have a 91' 4 Runner That I purchased last year, It has been running fine until the other morning I put the key in dome lights came on but when I went to start it NOTHING. Totally dead. Battery has been checked and I replaced the ground to the body. I was wondering if any one has delt with this before. The night before I remember pressing the factory security button that also says vallet mode I was wondering if that could have anything to do with it. I have hooked and un hooked the batter several times since then with the same results. Thanks... also I unhooked all non factory stereo junk the last owner installed.




Virgle
 
#4 ·
Yes the battery is good, I haven't tested the starter yet. I have a new ignition switch that I am going to replace today, and if thats not the problem I'm goin in for the starter. I have heard that you can test the started by placing a screw driver on both teminals on the battery. I really dont wanna do that but i'll see what happens. Thanks
 
#5 ·
Virgle,

Don't even think about putting a screwdriver across the battery terminals, you can cause serious damage to the battery, yourself and the screwdriver. I think what you mean is short the terminals on the starter? And that would be just a momentary touch, as there are allot of amps going to the starter.