jake596

96' 4x4 2.7
After changing the dreaded fuel filter while trying to trouble shoot a major bog in the motor, my son decides to disconnect the battery for the evening so it gets a 'restart' to the electrical, he did however leave the negative connected. He reconnected the positive side a few hours later and nothing but a click and some buzzing behind the dash. I checked the battery numerous times and used my start box and nothing, just a click or two. The headlights will take a minute to come to life as if they were on a dimmer ???? Any thoughts or suggestions, I do not believe this is a starter issue, I tapped it a few times and nothing.... Battery is showing 75% with 12.5 volts

ksti

Your battery is border line on its voltage, definitly not a 100%
Try a re-charge and see if it takes it.

wyoming9

iTrader: (1)

Since the positive cable was off it is possible reconnecting it caused circuit protection to open.

Possible poor connection at the terminal

Was it cleaned when reinstalled ??

jake596

UPDATE ! and slightly embarrassed.... after checking every fuse and preparing for the worst, I had the kid turn the key and I gave the positive battery connector a good shaking... Started right up.... Just need to be taken apart and cleaned thoroughly.... now on to the engine bog.... thank u for your responses...

RAD4Runner

Awesome.
I often stress that Toyota components are almost always bullet-proof. Problems are caused by poor connection, assembly or maintenance.

wyoming9

iTrader: (1)

Then I see so many with Emergency type battery Terminals That might work to get you home from the wilds of the Mall

That cause nothing but frustration

ksti

Yes as a wise man say's "Clean Bare Shinny Metal"

75w90mantraN

For some, that phrase means a new model, with not a hint of poor maintenance