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Old May 15, 2008 | 01:38 PM
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My battery light on my 97 4runner reciently came on.I had the battery out for 2 days while I installed 2 new airbags and module, I put a new battery in and the alternator IS charging. I'm at a loss. It wasn't on before, just the airbag light but the bags and module took care of that.Could that be something that has to be reset? Thanks Bill
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Old May 16, 2008 | 05:46 AM
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Help please, no ones had this problem? I don't have a owners manual ,could there be some simple solution like turning the key off & on to accessory a couple times quickly or some other goofy combination to get this reset.Any help sure would be appreciated. Thanks Bill
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Old May 16, 2008 | 06:03 AM
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bring your question on over to 95 and up trucks/Runners - I don't know how to move it or if the moderators allow that or I would help you out

I am curious what controls that - could there be a fuse also to pull out and re-insert? You have the owners manual? Checked both fuse boxes?
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Old May 16, 2008 | 10:01 AM
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Ron, I wasn't sure how to move a post so I just copied and pasted the question on that forum .The moderators can delete these posts if they wish.
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Old May 16, 2008 | 10:18 AM
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If that light comes on it means your alt is going or the battery has a bad cell in it.

Get both checked by a qualified mechanic and NOT sears or autozone plz.
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Old May 16, 2008 | 01:53 PM
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I check the alt. with a voltmeter and it seems to be putting out about 14 volts and I also pulled the + terminal with it running and it didn't die out, I also put a new battery in it and it starts fine and still no luck with the light.
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