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Truck won't start

Discussion in '2nd Gen Tundras (2007-2013)' started by coacher16, May 18, 2023.

  1. May 18, 2023 at 3:32 PM
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    coacher16

    coacher16 [OP] New Member

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    2008 5.7 Crewmax 2WD
    2008 5.7 with 199,000 miles

    I'm the original owner.

    Started fine until yesterday.

    Nothing happens.

    Replaced battery.

    Lights come one, blower blows.

    Turn the key, lights go off for about 3-4 seconds, then back on.

    Nothing happens.

    Unplugged relays and plugged back in.

    It came factory equipped with a Silencer, an engine kill function. But when the Silencer was not in range / dead battery in fob, the truck would at least attempt to start.

    I'm on the way to O'Reilly to check battery status.

    Please help.
     
  2. May 18, 2023 at 4:18 PM
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    MadMaxCanon

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    Too many, but not enough....
    Alternator maybe?
     
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  3. May 18, 2023 at 4:40 PM
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    coacher16

    coacher16 [OP] New Member

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    Battery is good. I guess it’s something else.
     
  4. May 18, 2023 at 4:48 PM
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    MadMaxCanon

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    Too many, but not enough....
    If it tries to start but can't I would think fuel pump. If it doesn't even try, maybe your kill switch or starter
     
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  5. May 19, 2023 at 4:28 AM
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    Danny3737

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    First thing is to check if you are getting spark.
     
  6. May 19, 2023 at 4:59 AM
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    vtl

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    Starter.
     
  7. May 19, 2023 at 5:23 AM
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    blackdemon_tt

    blackdemon_tt Battery Slayer

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    Starter, seems to be about the range they go out on 200-215k
     

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