truck won't start

knifeyspoony · 10-08-2007, 12:47 PM

I can't get my truck to start. when i turn the ignition i get nothing but a few weak display lights. i checked the battery its ok. the interior lights are very dim and the auto locks won't even respond to the remote anymore. i've cleaned the terminals to the battery. I'm no mechanic, does anyone have any idea whats wrong?

thanks

jhodge83 · 10-08-2007, 01:51 PM

there is a "no start" TSB i think....if its still under warranty, i'd be callin that dealer

humanoid · 10-08-2007, 03:32 PM

1) fill out your profile so we don't have to constantly ask you what year Taco you have.

2) how did you check your battery? If lights are dim, I'll bet my left nut it's a bad battery. A new battery will run you $50 at the very least. When was the last time the battery was changed?

TheMaster · 10-08-2007, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by knifeyspoony

when i turn the ignition i get nothing but a few weak display lights. i checked the battery its ok.

As "humanoid" states, its a bad battery/cell or a poor terminal connection. Tighten the terminal clamps and clean and sand the inside of the clamps too. Check your battery under load (when you are attempting to crank) Why dont you try a boost to eliminate all doubt.

jhodge83 · 10-08-2007, 03:55 PM

its an 05. i remembered his post in the new member section.. have u tried jumping it?

GMG3 · 10-10-2007, 06:13 PM

You're showing the classic signs of a nearly dead battery. You say it's ok, but...JHodge and TheMaster have it right, eliminate the battery first. Either throw in a different battery you know is good, or jump it from either a charger or another vehicle. No location shows for you, but if you're in a cold weather area, remember that batteries don't like cold weather.

If you can firmly remove the battery from the suspect list, then contact a dealer or a good mechanic you trust. Good luck.

Oh yeah, if it is a bad battery, once you replace it, have your alternator checked just in case.

tacomaman06 · 10-10-2007, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GMG3

You're showing the classic signs of a nearly dead battery. You say it's ok, but...JHodge and TheMaster have it right, eliminate the battery first. Either throw in a different battery you know is good, or jump it from either a charger or another vehicle. No location shows for you, but if you're in a cold weather area, remember that batteries don't like cold weather.

If you can firmly remove the battery from the suspect list, then contact a dealer or a good mechanic you trust. Good luck.

Oh yeah, if it is a bad battery, once you replace it, have your alternator checked just in case.

and whan you do this, go to thew dealer and have them do the tsb for the extended cranking/no start tsb. it will make a big difference for you.

10-08-2007, 12:47 PM	#1
knifeyspoony Junior Member Joined: Oct 2007, #2970 Posts: 2	truck won't start I can't get my truck to start. when i turn the ignition i get nothing but a few weak display lights. i checked the battery its ok. the interior lights are very dim and the auto locks won't even respond to the remote anymore. i've cleaned the terminals to the battery. I'm no mechanic, does anyone have any idea whats wrong? thanks

10-08-2007, 01:51 PM	#2
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10-08-2007, 03:32 PM	#3
humanoid Mom says I'm special! Joined: Jun 2007, #1932 Location: Sunny SoCal Age: 40 Gender: Dude Posts: 1,356 I had a '99 Xtra Cab PreRunner SR5 V6 Automatic	1) fill out your profile so we don't have to constantly ask you what year Taco you have. 2) how did you check your battery? If lights are dim, I'll bet my left nut it's a bad battery. A new battery will run you $50 at the very least. When was the last time the battery was changed? __________________

10-08-2007, 03:55 PM	#5
jhodge83 CA: Waiting for the next meet! Joined: Apr 2007, #1432 Location: Fayetteville, NC/Sumter, SC Age: 25 Gender: Guy Posts: 4,980 09 Timberland Mica DC 4X4 Sport 2009 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L seatbelt chime mod, fog lights on anytime mod, hose clamp mod, louder horns mod, and a few others in the sig!	its an 05. i remembered his post in the new member section.. have u tried jumping it? __________________ 2009 Timberland Mica DC SB TRD Sport 4x4 Tow w/ Hook Hitch, All Weather Mats, In-Channel Rain Guards, Bed Mat, AFE Pro Dry Drop-in w/ Secondary Removed and Modified Intake, Magnaflow SS Muffler w/ Chopped Exhaust, Flat Black Vinyl Emblems, Black Low Profile/Low Width Tool Box, Hi Lift, Xenon "HID" Head&Fog Bulbs, Black/Grey Iggee Seat Covers, Painted Engine Cover, Painted Grill Emblem, Tinted Tails and 3rd Brake, Cargo Bar, Cobra 29 LTD Black Chrome CB w/ K40 Antenna, Astatic Mic, and 5" PA Speaker, Painted Rims w/ Black Lugs, 5x LT255/75/17 BFG MT's, AllproOffroad Sliders and Skid Plate, 3" EZ Lift w/ AAL and Diff Drop, Pioneer AVIC-N1 DVD/NAV on the way....hopefully BB gas skid and (3" rear kit, front bumper, and remaining skids from Allpro) Waiting to be installed....Allpro UCA's , WE 3.5" CO's, and 35% tint

10-10-2007, 06:13 PM	#6
GMG3 Carolina Alliance: Golden State Division Joined: Sep 2007, #2654 Location: Hawthorne, CA Posts: 51 07 Access 4X4 SR5 TRD Off Rd Manual 6 Tow Spd 2007 Access Cab Manual V6 (1GR-FE)	You're showing the classic signs of a nearly dead battery. You say it's ok, but...JHodge and TheMaster have it right, eliminate the battery first. Either throw in a different battery you know is good, or jump it from either a charger or another vehicle. No location shows for you, but if you're in a cold weather area, remember that batteries don't like cold weather. If you can firmly remove the battery from the suspect list, then contact a dealer or a good mechanic you trust. Good luck. Oh yeah, if it is a bad battery, once you replace it, have your alternator checked just in case. __________________ "Meet the new boss, same as the old boss" P Townsend

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