1995 Toyota 4 Runner Occasional loss of power ending in stall

1995 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
122,000 MILES • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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1995 Toyota 4 Runner mileage: 122,000. Occasional loss of power ending in stall. Roadside fix was to move + battery terminal leads resulting in restoration of power. I later changed terminal leads as well as cleaned the virtually corrosion free battery leads. In the process I also took a volt meter to all fusible links under hood and in the interior to be sure all points where getting juice. To no avail, I still have the same deal. The bad part is that now I have a new problem; no brake lights thus enabling me to shift from "p" to anything. Haynes book has no pointers in trouble shooting on this nor do they have a fuse panel configuration diagram. "Owners book you say." I'm the second owner and never had any. "Should be diagramed on the interior fuse panel door." I imagine the owner's book and the fuse door are in the same place, with the first owner whoever that might be. I have scanned the web looking for the fuse diagram but no luck. I wonder if these problems are one in the same. The stalling problem seems to be activated by applying brakes, no sounds of engine failure no sputtering no chugging. At night when headlamps are on, I will apply brakes if the truck doesn't have a power failure and stall, the lights flicker and dim slightly.
Oct 18, 2010 at 11:38 PM
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From what you tell us, it sounds like you may be having trouble with your charging system. Have your battery load tested and check the alternator output for voltage and amperage. Also, check your electrical system for drains with the engine off,
Oct 18, 2010 at 11:49 PM
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