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No power when key is on

Discussion in 'New Members' started by Harleyguy, Apr 20, 2015.

  1. Apr 20, 2015 at 7:16 AM
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    Harleyguy

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    Hi I have an 04 Tacoma I have headlights some lights an door chime turn key on an I get nothing any help thanks
     
  2. Apr 20, 2015 at 7:19 AM
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    low battery, is it a stick or auto?
     
  3. Apr 20, 2015 at 7:47 AM
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    Stick if I turn ignition on the image doesn't light up no radio or clock
     
  4. Apr 20, 2015 at 8:04 AM
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    Check The Battery. Experienced something similar on my 07 Tacoma
     
  5. Apr 20, 2015 at 8:08 AM
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    first thought--BATTERY--they die quickly.
     
  6. Apr 20, 2015 at 8:10 AM
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    2" lift AAL and Bilstiens-front-rear,front diff drop. main drive drop
    there is enough voltage to turn on a couple things--but NOT enough to turn it over.
    Bad battery-imo
    If battery is relatively new-check connections.
     
  7. Apr 20, 2015 at 8:57 AM
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    FIXED???????????????????
     
  8. Apr 20, 2015 at 9:05 AM
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    Toyotacrawler

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    As others have said it's most likely your battery. I had the exact issue the other week and a new battery fixed it. Volts were fine on the battery but I had a whopping 5CCA. It was dead.
     
  9. Apr 20, 2015 at 9:56 AM
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    Checked it with volt meter 13.8 even tried to jump it no luck headlights are bright turn key to acc n nothing comes on no radio lighted or even mileage comes up
     
  10. Apr 20, 2015 at 11:38 AM
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    check fuses and then check for 12v at starter,did u try to start with truck in nautral and use the clutch cancel switch?
     
  11. Apr 20, 2015 at 2:52 PM
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    does the motor "click" when you turn the key?????
    If so-that might be an indication of starter problems.
    Keep us posted--if it is the starter--there will be a follow up.
     
  12. Apr 20, 2015 at 3:14 PM
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    WHERE ARE YOU??? someone may live nearby--we like to HELP!!!!
     
  13. Apr 20, 2015 at 5:45 PM
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    i am in pa tried new ignition n new battery no go i can make it run with jumper wire from starter to battery but i have no accesseries wipers heater turn signals radio tac stumped any ideas thanks
     
  14. Apr 21, 2015 at 4:20 AM
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    Maybe a mouse got into your wiring and chewed some of it up. It happened to my last truck and is a common occurrence according to the dealership. Keep us posted...
     
  15. Apr 21, 2015 at 5:02 AM
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    Did u check all fuses?did u check voltage at starter when cranking?Where in PA are u?
     
  16. Apr 21, 2015 at 5:25 AM
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    Ya checked all fuses I'm about 60 miles north of pittsburgh
     
  17. Apr 21, 2015 at 6:06 AM
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    Just testing the battery with a voltmeter will not determine if it is capable of producing enough current to start an engine. The most common battery problems are low electrolyte levels for wet batteries, corroded/oxidized positive and negative (ground) terminal connections not allowing the battery to recharge, or sulfation affecting the CCA performance or capacity.

    Please see the Car and Deep Cycle Battery FAQ in www.batteryfaq.org for more information of troubleshooting, testing and remediation.
     
  18. Apr 21, 2015 at 2:31 PM
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    fuse??? -not sure which one--giving you a bump--one of the master mechanics -PLEASE chime in.
    BUMP
     
  19. Apr 22, 2015 at 3:34 PM
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    FIXED???????????????????????
     
  20. Apr 22, 2015 at 9:44 PM
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    Any news?
     

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