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2011 won't start. Battery? Electrical

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by xOZx, Feb 19, 2012.

  1. Feb 19, 2012 at 1:36 PM
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    xOZx

    xOZx [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I went out to try and start my truck today and it turned over once the clicked like a low battery. Put on the charger and it will not turn over. had on 2 amp all day and still not.

    Put the starter on "Jump" (high amps) and it still won't

    One thing odd, when i turn on the dome or radio or anything, it flashes on off constant.

    Thoughts?
     
  2. Feb 19, 2012 at 1:40 PM
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    myname150

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    The flashing...hmm, maybe your battery cables could have gotten loose?
     
  3. Feb 19, 2012 at 1:41 PM
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    Thats what i thought, but usually the engine wont even crank at all when its an aftermarket alarm.
     
  4. Feb 19, 2012 at 1:42 PM
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    xOZx

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    I pulled the cables and cleaned (no corosion at all). I have no aftermarket electical gear at all.

    It's so wierd this flashing. Even the dome...like it's intentional. It is consant, not intermittant or anything.
     
  5. Feb 19, 2012 at 4:21 PM
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    maineah

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    Call the dealer tell them to come fetch it should be under warranty.
     
  6. Feb 19, 2012 at 4:22 PM
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    If you can, try swapping in a new battery and see if that fixes it.
     
  7. Feb 19, 2012 at 4:29 PM
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    iirc flashing interior lights mean engine is toast.
     
  8. Feb 19, 2012 at 4:36 PM
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    TrdSurgie

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    I would have the dealer come get it, since charging/ jumping battery is not working. Odd that the dome light is flashing......
     
  9. Feb 19, 2012 at 4:38 PM
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    +1, You should be covered under the Toyota Care and Road side Assistance. Why F with it when you can have the dealer figure it out.
     
  10. Feb 6, 2018 at 9:52 AM
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    gordstaz

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    Did you ever find out what the problem was
     
  11. Feb 6, 2018 at 10:30 AM
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    taco2010trd

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    It's still flashing....:(
     
  12. Feb 6, 2018 at 10:59 AM
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    you have a multimeter? i think that is "step one".
     
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    Did you ever figure out what the problem was?
     

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