So i am in the process of moving and I noticed that my brake lights weren't working. I checked the fuses first and noticed a 15amp that was fried so I replaced it. I also noticed a twisted piece of copper in a random fuse, there is an eyelet on the top of this copper piece but no wires to it and the copper wasn't joining any fuses together.

so anyway like a dummy i removed this piece and the nightmare begins.

My truck started fine and then after it was started my alarm went off. so I turned off the key thinking it would reset the alarm but no.. now the truck won't start at all. I have a load of my house belongings onn a trailer hooked up to the runner. I need help now please. Is there anyway to temporarily bypass the factory alarm? like by attaching a ground wire somewhere please help!!! I may be able to post pics if needed!!!!! Please help

1993 4runner 4wd 3.0v6 206,000miles

 

Did you try putting the copper piece back?

 

yeah but I can't remember where exactly it was. I located my alarm ecu under my driver seat. I disconnected it and that didn't help, I tried disconnecting the battery pos+ and neg- and tried again. Same Problem. I just replaced the battery 2 days ago Duralast red top. But Yeah as soon as the battery cables go back on the horn starts.... (although I Located the Horn fuse under the hood and pulled that son of a'. Horn's Freakin' loud

 

i've also gone as far as tryin to pull each fuse in the panel 1 at a time, turning the key after replacing each one. No luck. I appreciate anyone who takes the time to assist

 

only update is that the copper was a cheap hookup for power and looking back i did remove a dash switch that had been installed

 

still not starting