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Truck won’t start after electric mods completed

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Seareef228, Jan 9, 2024.

  1. Jan 9, 2024 at 1:59 PM
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    Seareef228

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    Truck will not start...
    I had the driver side kicked panel off. Trying to find a reverse trigger wire. And I was using a teslight to probe around at some of the wires. Nothing major at all, no sparks. Nothing and I went to start the truck and it won't start..
    I've checked every fuse in the eng compartment fuse box and under the dash....HELP PLEASE
    2023trd 4x4 or
     
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  2. Jan 9, 2024 at 2:04 PM
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    1. Multimeter the battery, verify that you have a good charge of 12.5 V and that you didn't drain the battery when futzing around.

    2. Did you check fuses visually or did you pull and test them with a multimeter? Blown fuses can sometimes be tricky.

    3. If all else fails, put the kick panel back and have it towed to the dealer.
     
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  3. Jan 9, 2024 at 2:05 PM
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    I have to ask the obvious question. Is the battery dead?
     
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    Brand new truck? Get it towed to the dealer. Don't let them blame you for any electrical issues!
     
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  5. Jan 9, 2024 at 2:06 PM
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    Battery is fine. This is a brand new truck and I did not drain the battery... I checked every few with a Continuity meter they are all good...not in the mood to tow my new truck...
     
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    It cranked till you probed some wires.....?
     
  7. Jan 9, 2024 at 2:07 PM
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    My problem is they will blame me i've already Put on a germes and other mods ...with a few tap a fuses under the kick panels...
     
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    Your best help will come with a proper thread title. "HELP" is reserved for people in imminent danger/stuck on a trail/lost/etc.
    Maybe something like "Truck won't start/possible short near driver kick panel" or something similar.
     
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    Yes it cranked I pulled it out in the driveway this morning now it's stuck
     
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    When you turn on the switch does the instrument panel light up...does is show what gear its in?
     
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    When you say won't start, what do you mean exactly? No ACC power, clicking noises, trying to spin over but won't, etc?
     
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    does it crank or do you get nothing at all?
     
  13. Jan 9, 2024 at 2:18 PM
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    Hey guys, ok, so when I turn on the key? Everything lights up, there's power to everything. Radio works but it does not start. It does not crack nothing. I put my OBD reader on it and I'm pulling up Apo 452 code.help wtf
     
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    Does it show what gear it is in?...
     
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    If you were doing electrical work and didn’t have the battery disconnected, it’s possible or even likely you blew a fuse somewhere along the way.
     
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    Is your gas cap tightened correctly?
     
  18. Jan 9, 2024 at 2:24 PM
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    Yeah I thought the same thing I just tighten my gas cap it was tight
     
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    Here's a wild question; when you added the 'tap-a-fuses', what fuses did you tap into? Start there.
     
  20. Jan 9, 2024 at 2:33 PM
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    I thought of that also and they all still work
     
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