Interior lights don't work, won't start!!! 98 4runner

joshd · 12-17-2004, 05:44 AM

Help!!! I left my light on in my 98 4runner limited and the battery went dead, so I went to jumpstart the truck and when I hooked up the jumpercables the alarm proceeded to go off. Now when I attempt to start the truck none of the dash lights will go on, power windows will not work, dome lights etc. but the exterior lights will work. Did I blow a fuse or something.

Someone please help!!!!

Thanks in advance
Josh

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joshd · 12-17-2004, 05:44 AM

Oh....one more thing, the truck will not start!

MTL_4runner · 12-17-2004, 06:09 AM

Did you hook it up reverse polarity or something?

Do you get any lights at all on the inside when you jump it?

You might try a trickle charger on the battery and check all the fuses to ensure none are blown (both under the dash and in the engine compartment).

joshd · 12-17-2004, 06:35 AM

The battery was hooked up (jumped) correctly, No lights at all in the interior. horn does work. I don't have the remotes for the factory alarm...Would that have anyting to do with it?

Thanks
Josh

MTL_4runner · 12-17-2004, 06:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joshd

The battery was hooked up (jumped) correctly, No lights at all in the interior. horn does work. I don't have the remotes for the factory alarm...Would that have anyting to do with it?

Thanks
Josh

If you don't have the remotes that could certainly be a problem.
I would remove the alarm (not that hard to take out) or get new remotes programmed for it.

You might ask the dealer if you drained the battery like you did, would it prevent starting?
I am not sure since I have never tried it myself but I know the viper I have will go off and prevent starting without using the remote.

4Hummer · 12-17-2004, 06:59 AM

Yeah sounds like your alarm has starter disable. The alarm may have a Valet switch. which Should let you start it ???

WT · 12-17-2004, 07:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joshd

The battery was hooked up (jumped) correctly, No lights at all in the interior. horn does work. I don't have the remotes for the factory alarm...Would that have anyting to do with it?

Thanks
Josh

My bet is that the factory alarm has disbled your starter and since you don't have the remotes to turn off the alarm the alarm thinks it should disable your starter. May want to just unplug the brain (under drivers seat) and see if it will start after that.

joshd · 12-17-2004, 07:20 AM

Thanks for the quick reply guys! I will try to unplug the alarm unit, but does it make sence that the interior electronics will not work? Is there some kink of main fuse that it could be? Thanks again.

WT · 12-17-2004, 07:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joshd

Thanks for the quick reply guys! I will try to unplug the alarm unit, but does it make sence that the interior electronics will not work? Is there some kink of main fuse that it could be? Thanks again.

The alarm could also be disabling that stuff to especially the power locks..
worth a try to unplug the brain first and see if it helps any.

12-17-2004, 06:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
MTL_4runner Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Montreal, QC Canada Posts: 8,807	Did you hook it up reverse polarity or something? Do you get any lights at all on the inside when you jump it? You might try a trickle charger on the battery and check all the fuses to ensure none are blown (both under the dash and in the engine compartment). __________________ - Jamie 1996 4Runner SR5 4X4 Auto Deckplate Mod, Hayden Tranny Cooler, Amsoil Air Filter, OME 881/906 N86C/N91SC Lift Best OBD II scan tool I have used!. .....and I am AMERICAN!

12-17-2004, 06:59 AM	#6 (permalink)
4Hummer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 1,975	Yeah sounds like your alarm has starter disable. The alarm may have a Valet switch. which Should let you start it ??? __________________ Michael 1991 4Runner 22RE. CHOP www.obsessiveoffroadclub.com

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joshd Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Appleton, WI Posts: 75	Oh....one more thing, the truck will not start!

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joshd Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Appleton, WI Posts: 75	The battery was hooked up (jumped) correctly, No lights at all in the interior. horn does work. I don't have the remotes for the factory alarm...Would that have anyting to do with it? Thanks Josh

12-17-2004, 07:20 AM	#8 (permalink)
joshd Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Appleton, WI Posts: 75	Thanks for the quick reply guys! I will try to unplug the alarm unit, but does it make sence that the interior electronics will not work? Is there some kink of main fuse that it could be? Thanks again.