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96 has no electrical power at all

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Wheelspinner, May 11, 2014.

  1. May 11, 2014 at 3:51 PM
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    Wheelspinner

    Wheelspinner [OP] Coco Customs

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    New guy here coming from the second gen world. The gf's little brother has a 96 with a 2.7 and a five speed and he said it wouldn't start. Tried jumper cables and leaving the battery on a charger for a while an I don't know where to start. Absolutely nothing has power. No buzzing no clicks no lights no horn no radio no flashers nothing. I don't see any melted or broken wires so I guess the next step is fuses or relays or something. Idk I'm hoping someone has a suggestion lol.
     
  2. May 11, 2014 at 3:53 PM
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    robssol

    robssol If it ain't broke, leave it the eff alone!

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    Battery ground
     
  3. May 11, 2014 at 9:42 PM
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    Andy.G

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    Take battery off and clean connections. Put good battery in and try. Can just take battery out of your vehicle and see.
     
  4. May 12, 2014 at 4:32 AM
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    I got it. Took the negative cable off at both ends and cleaned it up and cleaned the positive terminal and it fired right up. Thanks for the help I can't believe I overlooked something so simple :facepalm:
     
  5. May 12, 2014 at 8:43 PM
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    Zer0

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    something similar to this happened to me but it was because I didnt reconnect the negative after resetting the car. an hour later when i realized what it was i felt pretty dumb afterwards
     
  6. May 13, 2014 at 5:40 AM
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    That's one reason we are here so we can help each other. Thanks for response.
     

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