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2000 4Runner won’t start

Discussion in '3rd Gen 4Runners (1996-2002)' started by BigDGuru, Oct 28, 2024.

  1. Oct 28, 2024 at 7:53 PM
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    BigDGuru

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    My 2000 4 runner won’t start. The battery and alternator are relatively new, I had them replaced within the last 6 months.
    The car is making a small clicking noise when the key is in off position. When I put key in the on position it makes a small growl noise but not a clicking. Attached are two photos that show what lights are popping up on the dash. I had one fuel injector replaced last week, drove it a bit that day after the labor and it worked great. After that it sat unused for about 7 days and now it won’t start. One of the lights on the dash shows doors open but can confirm all doors are closed and have been while it sat these last days.
    Any help or tips is greatly appreciated!!

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  2. Oct 28, 2024 at 8:49 PM
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    SR5 Limited

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    Aftermarket alarm?
     
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  3. Oct 28, 2024 at 8:55 PM
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    You should of done all 6 injectors. Because the connectors get brittle and need replaced at the same time?
     
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  4. Oct 28, 2024 at 8:58 PM
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    Mechanic was able to replace the one without taking out the other 5. Not sure how.
    After market alarm is possible, bought it used about a year ago.
     
  5. Oct 28, 2024 at 9:03 PM
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    Tap on the starter?
     
  6. Oct 28, 2024 at 9:22 PM
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    Not enough info, does the starter engage and the engine turns over when you try to start it, or does nothing happen at all?
     
  7. Oct 29, 2024 at 1:36 AM
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    Check the starter relay.
     
  8. Oct 29, 2024 at 6:35 AM
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    Did you try jumping it?

    If you can jump it from another vehicle, then I'd chase down the parasitic drain you have. Disconnect ALL aftermarket devices. Alarms/Radios/USB/Bluetooth/Lights/etc. It's almost ALWAYS a cheap Chinese garbage electronic and a bad installation. Let the vehicle sit for a week if you can and see if you can start it later.

    Otherwise, if it won't jump, then start looking at the starter relay, or the battery cables themselves. The starter is almost never the issue so look at that last. You can try jumping the starter directly to see if it moves. But be careful doing that.
     

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