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Truck won’t start. Any ideas please?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by In2Ndo, Nov 2, 2024.

  1. Nov 2, 2024 at 2:25 PM
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    In2Ndo

    In2Ndo [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Hi,

    visiting mom like 70 miles away from home. Parked the 2021 TRD OR, after driving it all morning and now it won’t start. It just makes this awful sound like a fast loud clicking sound.
    Any ideas of what it could be?

    trying to figure out how to convert an iOS video to upload it.
    So far I got an iCloud video link. I hope is ok here.

    https://share.icloud.com/photos/08bff3vMSNESg3L6Zaf8GM8pQ

    if it ends up been the battery. Can you guys recommend one that’s better than OEM. Thx.
     
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  2. Nov 2, 2024 at 2:27 PM
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    MGMDesertTaco

    MGMDesertTaco Come on, live a little...

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    That's the battery, it's dead. You need a new battery.
     
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    Tacomike18

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    Try to jump, check connections. If still no start then tap starter. If still not starting check for codes maybe crank sensor code. If still not check for fuel pressure.
     
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    Rock Lobster

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    Battery

    Battery again.

    Check the battery


    :cookiemonster:
     
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    MGMDesertTaco

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    Buck Henry

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    I don't know, maybe the battery? Easy enough to find out brother, even a Mom can do it.

    Go to your local Walmart and get a 24F EverStart Max battery if you need a new one.
     
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  7. Nov 2, 2024 at 2:58 PM
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    TA2016

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    If you have warranty left take it to a Toyota dealer. My dealer gave me a new free battery at 30 months because it had a bad cell and would not start on its own.
     
  8. Nov 2, 2024 at 3:00 PM
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    Tallgrass05

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    Battery. Always carry a battery jump starter.
     
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    MGMDesertTaco

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    Keep one of these in the truck next time...

    https://www.amazon.com/NOCO-GB40-UltraSafe-Lithium-Starter/dp/B015TKUPIC
     
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  10. Nov 2, 2024 at 3:11 PM
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    canuck guy

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    Just get a new battery. Nothing wrong with OEM or lead acid (regular battery type) from Walmart, Costco, etc. No need to overspend on a fancy overpriced and over advertised one. They are basically all the same.
     
  11. Nov 2, 2024 at 3:25 PM
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    xndak

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    Clean the battery posts and terminals and i bet it starts...
     
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    2021SR5V64WD

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    I got a 2021 and change the battery every 2 years ( in all 3 vehicles )....
    Living in Arizona I ain't got time for silly battery games.... I just mark the calendar -
    Every other year on June 1 all 3 get new batteries.

    I buy the Neverstart from WMart - it's the least expensive - why would I pay more if I'm changing them every 24 months anyway.
     
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    you sure?:der:
     
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  14. Nov 3, 2024 at 11:52 AM
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    checks battery...

    :boink:

    Yeah, it's there.
     
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