Engine/Battery Dies After Jump Removed???

I have an '05 that has been stored for a couple of years +. I assume it needs a new battery. I have to travel to retrieve it, so I am wondering what else might cause the engine to kill when a jumper box is removed? I don't want to get there with a battery and have it kill. I really think it needs a new battery! Thank you!!

 

Easiest thing to do is to buy a new battery. My guess is your alternator is probably dead if it will not stay running without a battery attached.

Good luck, sounds like an adventure awaits.

 

That is a very good idea. I hadn't thought of that!! Thanks!!!

 

I had an older 4 runner in the 90’s that had the same problem. It was the alternator.

 

Yes on the alternator.

 

Thank you all for you input! I greatly appreciate it!!!

 

I would also look over everything that's rubber on a vehicle that is that age and has been sitting for 2 years. Hoses could become excessively stiff and develop cracks. Tires can dry rot and develop tiny cracks. Even if they still have a lot of remaining tread, if they're over 7 or 8 years old they should probably be replaced. You can find the month and year of manufacture on the side of the tire. I'd probably also check the belts.

 

Great!! i had planned to replace the belts. I will inspect the tires also!! Thanks!!

 

Maybe considering towing it home to work on some of these things. Borrow/rent a truck and a Uhaul trailer and get it home safely and then repair as needed. Tires and brakes should always be in tip top shape, IMO. I prematurely spend on tires and brakes all the time just to be safe.

 

Thank you!

 

Alternator is easy to test. When it’s working if you put a flat head to the screw holding the pully it will be magnetic. If it doesn’t catch the screwdriver it needs a new alternator.

 

Great reply!!! Thank you very much!!