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5th Gen 4runner won't start battery good

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by 4runchewy, Mar 20, 2024.

  1. Mar 20, 2024 at 4:53 PM
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    4runchewy

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    My 5th get 4runner won't start. It ran last night then this morning won't start. Battery and alternator are good. Not sure why it won't start
     
  2. Mar 20, 2024 at 5:15 PM
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    steelevo

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    Welcome. A few more details will help with diagnosis.
     
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  3. Mar 20, 2024 at 5:21 PM
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    whippersnapper02

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    Is it cranking and not starting? Is it not cranking at all? Does it start but sputter out? It’s just a general no start diagnosis. How do you know the battery is good?
     
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  4. Mar 20, 2024 at 5:38 PM
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    4runchewy

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    My neighbor has a battery tester said it was good. 3/4 tank of fuel. No start at all. It cranks.
     
  5. Mar 20, 2024 at 5:39 PM
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    4runchewy

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    Could it be a fuel pump issue? Had fuel pump replaced at 60,000 miles from a recall. Truck has 120k miles now
     
  6. Mar 20, 2024 at 5:40 PM
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    TrailSpecial22

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    check the fuel pump relay?
     
  7. Mar 20, 2024 at 5:41 PM
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    4runchewy

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    Won't fire up, it cranks over
     
  8. Mar 20, 2024 at 6:23 PM
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    whippersnapper02

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    See if you can hear it running with the ignition on and when cranking.
     
  9. Mar 21, 2024 at 7:15 AM
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    Slopemaster

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    Maybe a immobilizer key issue?

    Try a different key.
     
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  10. Mar 21, 2024 at 9:06 AM
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    Id replace the batteries in all ffobs as well
     
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    That was the issue for me on my 3rd Gen. Tried everything then put in the spare key and it started right up.
     
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  12. Mar 21, 2024 at 12:08 PM
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    Have you tried giving it gas while cranking, or starter fluid to see if it’s a fuel issue? I would also try putting the shifter into neutral and then back into park. I’ve seen where the shifter where shifter linkage has become loose and the vehicle will not start if out of park.

    Also, have you check to see if there are any codes?
     
  13. Mar 21, 2024 at 6:30 PM
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    Update: Checked the fuse box. After replacing a fuse truck starts again. Thank you everyone!!
     
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  14. Mar 21, 2024 at 8:01 PM
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    glwood54

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    Which fuse?
     
  15. Mar 22, 2024 at 6:17 AM
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    Since @4runchewy started this thread with an issue, it would be nice to hear which fuse it was that got replaced, for someone encountering a similar no start problem who comes across this thread.
     
  16. Mar 22, 2024 at 6:49 AM
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    glwood54 Stop making me buy stuff!

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    Thanks Captain Obvious. :cool:
     
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    I’d sure like to know which fuse…I’m having a similar issue
     
  18. May 19, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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    It seems @4runchewy faded into obscurity 14 months ago after this little discussion. We may never know what fuse that was.
     
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    If it’s a fuse, probably good to run through the box and see what’s blown, if any.

    But this is definitely the bane of online discussion boards. Especially those “thanks I fixed it!” with no elaboration but given plenty of posters think that “car no work help” is enough detail for diagnosis, I should probably be thankful for any follow-up.

    https://xkcd.com/979/
     
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    UncleShorty

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    You need air, fuel and fire.

    Which one is missing?
     
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    Fu3lC3ll

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    See if there are any ODB-II codes that might help diagnose the problem.
     
  22. May 20, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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    mcat707

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    My guess would be the INJ fuse. I’ve seen that fuse blown after installing aftermarket headlights with DRLs that plug into the INJ fuse. Same symptoms as the OP. Ask me how I know.
     
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