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Dead battery jump started backwards

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Jim-layhee, Dec 4, 2020.

  1. Dec 4, 2020 at 6:02 PM
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    Jim-layhee

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    my battery died And I tried jumpstarting it but mixed up the polarities it was left on their for about 1 Minute or so But I got the truck on but now my ABS and my e-break light is on anyone know what's going on?
     
  2. Dec 4, 2020 at 6:19 PM
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    TnShooter

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    First thing to do is check ALL the fuses.
     
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  3. Dec 4, 2020 at 6:21 PM
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    LoveableWerewolf

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    Ooof, fuses. After that it's any mans game.
     
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  4. Dec 4, 2020 at 6:25 PM
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  5. Dec 4, 2020 at 6:27 PM
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    TexasWhiteIce

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    Yikes..... hope it’s just the fuses and nothing is fried
     
  6. Dec 4, 2020 at 6:39 PM
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    Rock Lobster

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    So what happened to the donor car?
     
  7. Dec 4, 2020 at 6:42 PM
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    T4RFTMFW

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    You either blew a fuse or blew your computer.

    Good luck.

    Red red. Black black. + +. - -. :)
     
  8. Dec 4, 2020 at 7:45 PM
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    Jimmyh

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    Well I hope for you it is just a fuse or two...
     
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  9. Dec 5, 2020 at 1:32 PM
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    Wattapunk

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    If all fuses are good, don't be surprised if it turns out to be a fried ABS ECM module. Welcome to TW.
     
  10. Dec 5, 2020 at 1:34 PM
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    IvanhoeTaco

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    Had a 4runner in the shop do exact same thing. ABS module is fried.
     
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  11. Dec 5, 2020 at 8:20 PM
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    lynlan1819

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    Some things you really have to pay attention with.Wish you the best O.P.
     
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  12. Dec 11, 2020 at 1:21 PM
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    SaratogaTaco

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    I thought front the title you were going to try to pop start in reverse down a hill.
     

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