Help: Toyota 4Runner Starting Problem

[patrick0685]

thanks for all the help guys...the terminal were pretty dirty so i cleaned them real good and then got a jump and that was it...started right up, now i need to see if its the battery or if it the alternator...very likely the battery as its close to 4 years old

[TFOGGER]

Check the ground cable where it bolts to the engine, and where it bolts to the body (usually a smaller wire, bolted to the fender near the battery). It's entirely possible you just had loose or dirty connections that weren't allowing it to charge properly.

[streetglideok]

If the key is on and the engine is off, the engine light will usually be on, thats a good thing. Sounds like your battery bit the big one. Was the corrosion a bluish green color? Usually indicates acid leakage. Get a new battery in asap, and have the alternator checked. If you run around on that bad battery too long, you'll need an alternator for sure.

[patrick0685]

well im gunna get a new battery asap...till then my car will be sitting in the driveway waiting until i get back to put a new one in

[Mtn.man]

So think it's
the Battery,,,, LOL

[dodgefreak8]

start the car and check the voltage at the battery. If you got around 14 volts the battery is probably toast. If you have less than 12 it's the alternator. You can also take them both to most part stores and they will load test them for you

[soco11]

FYI: The absolute best 4Runner forum on the web is found at:
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/index.php?s=

If you don't find your answer here, I guarantee you that you will find it there.