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Sounds like it's not charging.Alternator disconnected or fuse......
Get out your volt meter, get the truck started, and check the voltage at the battery, it should be 14-15volts.
And if it's not? What does that mean? I work all day tomorrow but I will try and find a time to get to it.
It means your alternator isn't putting out enough voltage to charge the to run the ecu, injectors, lights, stereo, etc., and charge the battery.
Should I throw the battery on a charger tonight or no? and does that mean it needs to be replaced?
If the voltage output isn't within specs, you need to replace it or have it rebuilt(about $65 if you have a local shop that still rebuilds them), if there isn't an issue with the wiring. If you buy a new one, make sure to have parts store check it out before you leave, and don't buy one w/o a good warranty, most of the parts store "rebuilt" ones have only had the failed components replaced, have had some not work right off the shelf and others fail within 6 months.What kind of stereo and amp was installed? If you went with a large amp, a failing/aged alternator could be your problem. The stock alternator was only designed to power stock equipment, i.e., injectors, fuel pump, head/tail lights, HVAC, radio, etc., and large amps or extr, Toyota used a 60amp and a 70amp alternator, those with air conditioning got the 70amp one. If you recently degreased the engine, that usually kills the alternator shortly after also.
On older motors some people like to pressure washer them down to clean them, also know as degreasing. I would have your current alternator rebuild. I'm on my 4th or 5th one from O Reillys to the point I don't even remember how many times I've changed it!
Are you recommending that I do not buy a rebuilt alternator?
I did not get an amp with my stereo because I don't have subwoofers yet. If I plan on putting in an amp should I get a high output alternator?
And what do you mean by degreased?
The motor is a rebuilt engine with only 1000 miles on the entire thing.
Okay so I went out there this morning and took it off the battery charger. When I went to start it after it not running for a couple days it runs for a second then shuts down.
It does this multiple times until it starts to idle correctly. Is this a problem with my cold start?
Sorry for all the questions I am just trying to solve all the issues I am having so I get a strong running truck instead of it breaking down with a different problem each week.
He told me that I should have a diagnostic test ran to see if it's the brain, sensors, or any underlying electronics. What are your guy's thoughts?
He also had me start the truck and disconnect the battery to see if it died. It did not so he said that the alternator is working and supplying power to the truck.
Does an 89 have the cold start timer?If so, that's the more likely culprit......... (It's possible to take apart and fix)http://s957.photobucket.com/user/emsvitil/library/M20%20Toyota%20Cold%20Start%20Timer%20Fix?sort=2&page=1
I do not know if I have a cold start timer on it. Would you happen to have a picture of it on the engine? Or the general area? Then I will look tomorrow morning before I go to school. It's just a rebuilt 22RE.
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