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Messed up real bad, mixed jumper cables

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by USNMike, Nov 13, 2015.

  1. Nov 19, 2015 at 1:45 PM
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    Already pulled the rest. Nonevare fried. Im going out on a limb and saying its because its an aftermarket radio
     
  2. Nov 19, 2015 at 1:48 PM
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    I also dont understand lol. I felt like that was a pretty ridiculous price too... But i buckled because of my time constraints
     
  3. Nov 19, 2015 at 1:49 PM
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    Wow 400 bucks, thats a lesson learned the hard way.
     
  4. Nov 19, 2015 at 1:55 PM
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    Youre tellin me. Im pretty uneducated but this forum is really gonna be helping me in the future. You all are some knowledgeable dudes and im glad i joined up here
     
  5. Nov 19, 2015 at 1:55 PM
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    I would bet the radio has an inline fuse on the power [+] in line.
     
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  6. Nov 20, 2015 at 7:08 AM
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    $400??. WTF?? WTF?? WTF??.

    Don't go back there. They just shell gamed you for a fuse replace.

    Hate seeing that kind of treatment to good folks.
     
  7. Nov 20, 2015 at 8:52 AM
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    that or most will have a regular push in fuse that plugs right into the back of the radios now

    im assuming/hoping he is also adding in the cost of the starter to that number, otherwise he was robbed blind as you say
     
  8. Nov 20, 2015 at 5:00 PM
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    Not seeing that,,,but maybe. Looks to tell as the new starter took a shot also.

    This might be a 2 yr gremlin chase now,,lets hope not.
     
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  9. Nov 24, 2015 at 3:53 PM
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    Trucks starting but NOW its got this funky sound like somethings loose or fucked up. Took a pretty lame video for anyone with bionic ears who feel like being a hero
    https://youtu.be/ksHQ-fSp15o
     
  10. Nov 24, 2015 at 3:56 PM
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    Is it possible your starter's loose or positioned incorrectly? I'm wondering if the ring gear is hitting the starter drive gear when it's disengaged.
     
  12. Nov 24, 2015 at 4:05 PM
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    Starters hanging fine, not messed up
     
  13. Nov 24, 2015 at 4:08 PM
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    Wondering if it could be my timing belt... The noise is right there (maybe lower)
     
  14. Nov 24, 2015 at 4:08 PM
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    ...i need a stethoscope
     
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    If there's a Harbor Freight nearby they're like $5.

    Make sure nothing got dropped (like a socket or screwdriver) around the pulleys. Could also be your idler pulley. They can make a racket when the bearing goes out.
     
  16. Nov 24, 2015 at 4:15 PM
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    Funny thing, i dropped a 14mm in there a while ago...
     
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    Check your main fuse
     
  18. Nov 24, 2015 at 4:21 PM
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    That could be fucked up? How?
     
  19. Nov 24, 2015 at 4:30 PM
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    I think he's reading the first posts and doesn't realize you have a second issue.
     
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    :D ahaha i should make a new thread probably
     
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