Bad OBD Port?
03-20-2017, 09:07 AM
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Bad OBD Port?
I have 94 4runner that won't start. no click no lights nothing. When checking battery and wires i saw the OBD Port and it looks burnt. Could this diagnostic part be the problem?
Looks difficult to replace.
03-20-2017, 12:40 PM
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Probably not. But yeah, if you have a short-to-ground somewhere, it can run down the battery eventually.
Judging from the dirt on parts next to the port, it just looks like you've got dirt on the dielectric grease, not burnt.
Judging from the dirt on parts next to the port, it just looks like you've got dirt on the dielectric grease, not burnt.
03-23-2017, 03:25 AM
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Hard to tell if it's burnt or just discolored grease. They all came greased to prevent corrosion but a couple of those sockets do look a bit darker. Try cleaning it up with some brake parts cleaner and a toothbrush to see what's what.
03-23-2017, 08:23 PM
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You have 100% nothing for lights or anything (dome etc?). Sounds like the master fuse or fuse-able link might be blown. Check your fuses in the engine by. Some times they go bad on their own too, I picked up a 98 T100 that had the 100amp fuse blown, but it wasn't burnt apart, just broken. Was weird, threw in another one (80 amp, all i had), and hasn't blown yet and it's been a couple months. There are a couple of relays that also switch on with the ignition, but pretty sure the dome light should still work w\o them working. Also make sure the bulb isn't blown and the door switch isn't junk (try the other door too).
I'm not at my computer with my wire diagrams, but the two relays I'm talking about are AM1 and AM2. Could check them for power if you have a multi meter or a test light (remove and probe each of the pins they plug into). Pretty sure the 80 or 100amp fuse and the fusable link before them in the diagrams, so no power should be around that area. Of course bad battery connection, terminals, dead battery etc could cause it too.
For the diag port, I'd say clean it, double check the plastic isn't burnt (doesn't look like it) and put new dielectric grease on it.
I'm not at my computer with my wire diagrams, but the two relays I'm talking about are AM1 and AM2. Could check them for power if you have a multi meter or a test light (remove and probe each of the pins they plug into). Pretty sure the 80 or 100amp fuse and the fusable link before them in the diagrams, so no power should be around that area. Of course bad battery connection, terminals, dead battery etc could cause it too.
For the diag port, I'd say clean it, double check the plastic isn't burnt (doesn't look like it) and put new dielectric grease on it.
