2010 Toyota Tacoma IG1 2 Fuse Blows – Battery Goes Dead

This 2010 Toyota Tacoma came in with the complaint that the IG1  No2 fuse would blow sometimes. The IG1 NO2 fuse is located in the interior fuse box behind this panel. After pulling the door open the whole unit can be lifted up and off of the hinge detents. The interior fuse box legend with … Continue reading “2010 Toyota Tacoma IG1 2 Fuse Blows – Battery Goes Dead”

1995 Toyota Celica, Starter Clicks But Will Not Crank

This 1995 Toyota Celica came in with the complaint that the starter would click but not turn the engine over. The problem was intermittent but getting more frequent according to the customer. I was expecting to find a  worn plunger and contacts inside the starter but the starter had recently been replaced. If you think … Continue reading “1995 Toyota Celica, Starter Clicks But Will Not Crank”

2006 Toyota Tundra, Power Windows and A/C Not Working

This 2006 Toyota Tundra came in with the complaint that the power windows and air conditioner did not work. The customer had stated that the battery went dead a couple of times and he would just jump it off. The last time he changed the battery. I was pretty sure one of the multi fuse … Continue reading “2006 Toyota Tundra, Power Windows and A/C Not Working”

2009 Toyota Camry Changing The Multi Fuse Block

In the last post about this 2009 Toyota Camry, I had diagnosed a blown multi fuse link assembly. To see that post please click here. The next step to repair this vehicle was to remove the battery and battery tray. Once it was out of the way I started unbolting the underhood fuse box assembly. The … Continue reading “2009 Toyota Camry Changing The Multi Fuse Block”

2009 Toyota Camry, No Crank No Run Condition

This 2009 Toyota Camry originally had a very simple bad battery condition but here is the short version of what went wrong. I have come to find out that this problem and it’s repair apply to at least the 2007, 2008, 2009 & 2010 year models. “Hi Dad, the Camry won’t start. It turns over … Continue reading “2009 Toyota Camry, No Crank No Run Condition”

2003 Toyota 4Runner, Battery Corrosion

This 2003 Toyota 4Runner battery post is a perfect example of why you should look under your hood and inspect things on a regular basis. It does not take long for a battery terminal to get corroded. Also with corrosion this bad something else is going on. For some reason there is battery acid leaking … Continue reading “2003 Toyota 4Runner, Battery Corrosion”

Replacing The Contacts And Plunger In A Denso OSGR Starter

To order parts please click here. To see how easy it is to repair your own starter please read on. This post has been a long time coming and it is pretty lengthy. It pertains to repairing the clicks but will not crank sometimes failure found in Denso & Nippondenso Offset Gear Reduction Starters (OSGR) … Continue reading “Replacing The Contacts And Plunger In A Denso OSGR Starter”

1984 Toyota Pickup Charging System Over Charges

A customer brought in a very clean 1984 Toyota Pickup with only about 65,000 miles on it with an over charging condition. The alternator had already been replaced. The customer had tried a new voltage regulator with no change in the over charge condition. I tested the wires at the voltage regulator and found that … Continue reading “1984 Toyota Pickup Charging System Over Charges”