3rd Gen wont start, starter maybe?
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3rd Gen wont start, starter maybe?
Last night I came out to my truck and saw the latest dent cause by some nice person. Well, I get in and none of the gauges work (gas, tach, etc.). I thought it might be a fuse. Then I noticed my A/C doesn't light up or work in any way, shape, or form. I back out of my spot, and the reverse lights don't work! All of the other lights work (except the A/C) just not the reverse lights. Well now my runner wont start and it makes the infamous click when trying to start it. The radio still comes on, so I know it's not the battery. If it helps my A/C has not been impressive the last few weeks. It blows but not that cold, well not anymore.
Anybody have a clue?
Thanks in advance guys!
Jim
EDIT: The dent was more than a light tap, my bumper is in some pain right now.
Anybody have a clue?
Thanks in advance guys!
Jim
EDIT: The dent was more than a light tap, my bumper is in some pain right now.
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It's a 2000. I called AutoZone to see if they've heard anything like this before. The guy said on some cars there is a sensor that triggers when the car is hit, and it causes the gas line and electrical systems to shut down so there wont be a fire. Is this a possible cause? I think I'll just take it in Monday and hope for the best.
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Well, I'm pretty sure that our 4runners do not have an inertia switch for the fuel pump. That said, you definately have something shorting out. I highly doubt you have a starter issue, given you have so many other circuits malfunctioning. I'd check all relays/fuses under the hood as well as under the dash. I'd also check to make sure the taillight wires are not pinched from the collision.
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