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Truck won’t start

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Tacoma60487, Oct 25, 2020.

  1. Oct 25, 2020 at 4:42 PM
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    Tacoma60487

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    Hey everyone.

    just got into my truck to go out and it won’t start. Battery seems fine. I did notice the truck had a bit of trouble starting this morning and main screen on my dash kept changing to a screen I don’t use. Anyone know what I should be looking out for?
    thanks to everyone in advance!

    2017 TRD off-road 6 speed. Thought this might help?

    Edit
    Headlights turn on. So I’m thinking that the battery is fine?

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    Yep you were all right. It was the damn battery. Didn’t think it would go that quick.
     
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  2. Oct 25, 2020 at 4:51 PM
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    T-yoda

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    If it’s the original battery, probably is the issue. Check the simple things I suppose. Terminals tight? Radio flickers because there isn’t enough voltage to power things.
     
  3. Oct 25, 2020 at 4:52 PM
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    how old is battery? whats the voltage just sitting static?
     
  4. Oct 25, 2020 at 5:00 PM
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    Voltage will tell ya nada u need amperage to kick the starter . Have it jump started if it starts then it’s your battery .
     
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  5. Oct 25, 2020 at 5:11 PM
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    This.
     
  6. Oct 25, 2020 at 5:13 PM
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    Replace the battery. Good luck with your truck.
     
  7. Oct 25, 2020 at 5:16 PM
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    mutely

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    Headlights turning on is no indication of battery.
    The fact that your main display is defaulting to a screen you don’t use is probably an indication you battery is f-Ed, or problem with wiring. When starting if voltage drops too low, computers will reset, hence default screen on display. My guess (as others said) would be your battery, but you really haven’t described what’s happening, so all are guessing.
     
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  8. Oct 25, 2020 at 6:10 PM
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    Ronzio

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    Before you whip out the parts cannon...Is this a no crank no start or a crank no start?
     
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  9. Oct 25, 2020 at 6:18 PM
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    If volts of battery static, are below 12v its definitely a battery( provided you haven't been cranking it for hours on end). Also, try getting a jump start.
     
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