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Hit a bump and now radio &more is out.

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by LikeAProton, Sep 9, 2025 at 10:26 AM.

  1. Sep 9, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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    LikeAProton

    LikeAProton [OP] Dingus

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    Hello, a few days ago while driving home i hit a small pothole, in doing so it cut my radio power off, the clock went out and so did just the button to lock every door. Now the radio antenna stays in the up position when it used to always come down once the car was turned off.

    The radio was replaced for a newer electronic one, it also has a subwoofer. None of those mods were made by me, however ive already checked to make sure every connections is correct and grounded for the amps and whatnot, still nothing has turned on.

    When i use the key in the door it only locks the door i have the key in, when i try to use the button on the inside it doesnt do anything. The windows still work, no loss of power there and the dash light along with the ac control lights still come on.

    Im at a complete loss for what the issue could be?

    This is a 1997 3rd gen 4 Runner, with just shy of 137K miles.

    Any and all help is appreciated thank you!
     
  2. Sep 12, 2025 at 10:43 AM
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    LikeAProton

    LikeAProton [OP] Dingus

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    Again if anyone could help that would be great!!
    I'm not sure if it could be a fuse or something in the wiring? if it is wiring where should i look?
    It also took out the clock that was working perfectly!
     
  3. Sep 12, 2025 at 11:16 AM
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    gkomo

    gkomo New Member

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    Without removing the aftermarket head unit, since your door lock buttons don't work, maybe trace those wires back through the door to cabin and see where they lead. Something got knocked loose that's all tied together somewhere/somehow. I'm not familiar with 3rd gens but i would start with whats easiest to diagnose.
     

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