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Popak2 · 10-29-2006, 06:30 PM

I have a 85 4rnr (22re) and this is the scoop. While driving back from Ocotillo Wells a few weeks ago, at night, I had my High beams run'n and my radio (w/ 300 watt amp) First, the radio just dies, amp, deck, the whole shabang. Then I noticed my high beams getting weaker, and while running high beams, my windshield wipers would BARELY work. If I had to use my turn signal w/ HB's on, with each blink, the engine would mildly stall. By the time I rolled into San Diego, My low beams were barely working, and turning anything above 2500 RPM would show major issues in engine performance. I used my blinker turning into my parking spot and it killed my engine.

Next day I had to jump start the engine. I check the battery and alternator along with all obvious wiring and everything checked out. Took the truck to Kragen to have them test the battery and alternator (I thought my Multi meter might be on coke) and they said they were both fine. Got home, cursed allot while tracing every wire I could find and found nothing. Then....the truck started fine. No problems for 2 weeks........

Yesterday I drove back from Mt Laguna at night and had the same freaking problem.

The common problem is that when ever I run my lights for extended periods of time, the battery is getting drained and the current draw exceeds what the alternator can handle. I'm thinking that I have a short some where in my head light wiring or something of that such but have been unable to find anything.

Anyone have this problem or have any insight on the issue?

10-29-2006, 06:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
Popak2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 75	Interesting electrical problem. I have a 85 4rnr (22re) and this is the scoop. While driving back from Ocotillo Wells a few weeks ago, at night, I had my High beams run'n and my radio (w/ 300 watt amp) First, the radio just dies, amp, deck, the whole shabang. Then I noticed my high beams getting weaker, and while running high beams, my windshield wipers would BARELY work. If I had to use my turn signal w/ HB's on, with each blink, the engine would mildly stall. By the time I rolled into San Diego, My low beams were barely working, and turning anything above 2500 RPM would show major issues in engine performance. I used my blinker turning into my parking spot and it killed my engine. Next day I had to jump start the engine. I check the battery and alternator along with all obvious wiring and everything checked out. Took the truck to Kragen to have them test the battery and alternator (I thought my Multi meter might be on coke) and they said they were both fine. Got home, cursed allot while tracing every wire I could find and found nothing. Then....the truck started fine. No problems for 2 weeks........ Yesterday I drove back from Mt Laguna at night and had the same freaking problem. The common problem is that when ever I run my lights for extended periods of time, the battery is getting drained and the current draw exceeds what the alternator can handle. I'm thinking that I have a short some where in my head light wiring or something of that such but have been unable to find anything. Anyone have this problem or have any insight on the issue? __________________ PROJECT: PRD - Popa Racing Developement 85 4Runner - Stock and missing things :) PK2 on the trail.