Tacoma wont start on its own

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KYCANNS
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ok so here's whats happening......my truck will not start on its own but after maybe 20 seconds of jumping it with anoter truck it starts up fine and runs fine. i just had the alternator replaced 4 months ago. when i turn the key nothing happens. no clicking no nothing. i do run a train horn and compressor and 2 10" subs. are the accessories killing my alternator or is it something else? help me out cause im stuck.
Jun 10, 2007 at 2:26 PM
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[quote:865bca6387="kycanns"]ok so here's whats happening......my truck will not start on its own but after maybe 20 seconds of jumping it with anoter truck it starts up fine and runs fine. i just had the alternator replaced 4 months ago. when i turn the key nothing happens. no clicking no nothing. i do run a train horn and compressor and 2 10" subs. are the accessories killing my alternator or is it something else? help me out cause im stuck.[/quote:865bca6387]

Load test the battery and the alty-double check your connections. This kind of problem can lead to Ignition switch,NSS,Starter relay, and Starter.

Maybe you need a high output alty to carry the load for your ghetto blaster.
Jun 10, 2007 at 5:50 PM
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