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Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Blacksmith surfer, Apr 29, 2018.

  1. Apr 29, 2018 at 7:30 AM
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    Blacksmith surfer

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    Crossed the battery terminals rushing to change my battery.
    I replaced the main 140a fusible link. Everything seems to be working and the truck turns over but won't fire.
    What else is there to check and or replace to get going again?
     
  2. Apr 29, 2018 at 7:32 AM
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    kyledamon

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    Any lights showing on dash? A lot of computer systems involved here..
     
  3. Apr 29, 2018 at 7:34 AM
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    Check all fuses particularly those that go to the ECU. You might get lucky, but you might have fried your ECU.
     
  4. Apr 29, 2018 at 7:35 AM
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    All light on, radio and bluetooth functional door locks...
     
  5. Apr 29, 2018 at 7:36 AM
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  6. Apr 29, 2018 at 7:37 AM
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    Engine control computer,
    Is the easily replaced?
     
  7. Apr 29, 2018 at 7:39 AM
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    hiPSI

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    Yes. It is expensive.
     
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  8. Apr 29, 2018 at 7:47 AM
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    And requires programming from the dealer.
     
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  9. Apr 29, 2018 at 7:50 AM
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    Spectacular!!
     
  10. Apr 29, 2018 at 7:52 AM
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    The 140 A fuse was blown ? Ouch.
    You got plus and minus mixed up and didn’t just short the battery terminals right ?
    Checked all fuses in fuse box ?
     
  11. Apr 29, 2018 at 7:54 AM
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    ShirtTucker

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    Lots-o-stuff
    Replace underwear?
     
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  12. Apr 29, 2018 at 8:15 AM
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    Yes..replaced underwear.
    Looked at fuses in fuel and ignition system. But will go and look at all. Even if academic excersize.
     
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  13. Apr 29, 2018 at 8:31 AM
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    Oh boy! Hope it doesn’t get too expensive for you.

    Keep us posted
     
  14. Apr 29, 2018 at 8:37 AM
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    shakerhood

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    Ouch that really sucks, hopefully it is just a fuse and nothing more.
     
  15. Apr 30, 2018 at 5:46 AM
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    Blacksmith surfer

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    Well.
    Thank you everyone for your kind assistance. Pulled and checked every fuse and found 2 others blown. A $5 variety pack along with the fusable link and back on the road.
    Fresh underwear of course..
     
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  16. Apr 30, 2018 at 6:33 AM
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    Excellent. Glad to hear.
     

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