Tacoma starting problem

I have a 2000 Tacoma. Drove fine. Next day nothing. It was dead. Cleaned and tighten battery cables. Now the alarms come on when you open the door. I cleared the alarms but nothing happened when I turn the key to start but the alarm comes on again. Pulled the battery and took it and had it tested it is good. Don't know where to go next.

 

Welcome!! I can't help you out, but I did let the mods know to move it to the correct sub forum so you'll get a better response.

 

Does the horn work, headlights. interior dome lights ? Check fuses for starter ,etc.

 

All fuses are good. All lights and horn goes off

 

Factory or aftermarket alarm? Try using key to unlock and lock driver side door 3 times.should clear it. If not now the fun. There should be a switch somewhere. Push in while turning key.might be under dash or on kicker panel.might also be the Lil light on dash push it and turn key

 

There's another way, but it's risky.

 

If it's a manual, you could try bump starting it. I've had to do that a couple times in my old '88 nissan.

 

It is a factor alarm. Push button is on the dash. Unlocking door three times. Did not work. Pushing the button and turning the key did not work. Pushing the button six times did not work. ??

 

Battery is good. And will not jump off.

 

sounds like an immbolizer set up. disconnecting the battery long enough to reset the ECU will activate the system.

You'll be able to put the key in turn on all electrical systems lights, radio etc but when you turn the key you get nothing.

 

disconnect negative battery post, turn key on then re attach battery post. its risky..

 

im not at fault if you fry something. and all fuse and relays are good? check the starting fuse/relay. this doesnt add up..hmm

 

terminals are tight, clean? shouldnt have a immobilizer. least my year doesnt. no aftermarket alarm, theres no alarm horn under the hood right? something isnt right, tap starter while someone turns the key.and if its a auto trans try starting in neutral.

 

Ok I tried starting in neutral cleaned all terminals and replaced the 40 a fuse. Still won't work.

 

who tested the battery? whats the voltage? you tapped the starter? your sure theres no aftermarket alarm,cause factory didnt come with a light on the dash..that i know of.

 

@Gunner1488 solving technically issues online is hard behind a keyboard so you gots give us as much info as possible.

0) use the search tool and look for existing thread relating to your own problem

1) did you do anything to the truck between the driving fine and starting issue?

2) are you the original owner? How new is the truck to you? (Cuz sometimes previous owners leave little surprises)

3) issue in detail, you put the key in and exactly what happens? Lights work but no crank or turns over and dies

4)are you getting any codes ?

5) if your not sure if you have an aftermarket part/component post a pic.


The better the detail the quicker the answer.

 

Gotta be the starter or a aftermarket alarm. .only other thing I can think of.or battery is not fully charged.strange. .