Won't start. Need help
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Won't start. Need help
97 4Runner ltd. When I turn the key, all i get is a click. Warning lights do light up. After a few tries, it will start, but doors won't lock automatically either. I've found if I hit gas pedal while cranking it, it starts on 1st try. The check engine light was on over a week ago. It went off after an hour or so. Don't know if related.. Any suggestions???
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I had the same problem in mine. It took a few turns to get it to start up. All I was hearing was a click. Weird thing was is that it was messing with my door locks. Another problem I was encountering was sometimes when I tried to turn off the 4runner the starter kept cranking but the engine shut off. I had the starter replaced and have had no problems with that since.
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Check your battery, and check the starter. Also do a volt drop on your cables. Sounds like a battery from your initial description. Weak batteries do WEIRD things, so I wouldn't dwell too much on the door lock problem for now. Also, check out your ignition switch. Hope this helps.
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