AprilOstara Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 Hey Toyota crew! So I bought this 84 Sunrader about a month ago. Started right up. Brought it home on a wrecker, started right up. Showed it to some dude, started. Ever since, it won't start. Seems like I emptied the battery by accident. Tried jumping it with multiple cables and it seems as though it gets better, like it has some juice but doesn't actually turn over. Then I realized I was supposed to connect the negative to the engine block. So I think I did that, lol, and it almost started, by no avail. I just don't know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred heath Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 28 minutes ago, AprilOstara said: Hey Toyota crew! So I bought this 84 Sunrader about a month ago. Started right up. Brought it home on a wrecker, started right up. Showed it to some dude, started. Ever since, it won't start. Seems like I emptied the battery by accident. Tried jumping it with multiple cables and it seems as though it gets better, like it has some juice but doesn't actually turn over. Then I realized I was supposed to connect the negative to the engine block. So I think I did that, lol, and it almost started, by no avail. I just don't know. Sounds like a bad battery. Check the mfg date on the label. A discharged battery won’t allow enough current to pass through even with jumper cables. 5 years is the most to expect on a battery (high end). Also check your connections. Most box stores will check your battery for free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AprilOstara Posted July 11, 2020 Author Share Posted July 11, 2020 The camper has a brand new battery, but the one I'm jumping it with is old and questionable, would that make a difference? My Rav 4 is what I'm jumping it with, and the battery light has been flickering, looks to be the original from 2007, or Toyota put one in, it says Toyota on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda s Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 Take the battery out of the camper and go to any auto parts store. Have them check the battery and if ok charge it. Then take it back and start your truck. Might be good to add a few gallons of fresh fuel too. If it still won't start something else is wrong. Linda S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AprilOstara Posted July 12, 2020 Author Share Posted July 12, 2020 The battery for the camper is brand new. I did add some gallons of gas, premium and some seafoam engine stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AprilOstara Posted July 12, 2020 Author Share Posted July 12, 2020 Could I have been jumping it wrong? I didn't realize about the negative on the stalled car going on the engine block, so I put it on what I think is the alternator. It definitly improved with jumping, but never quite got over the hump! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaineJed Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 Check the starter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvplease Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 Hi-like Linda said, have the car battery checked, and if you are trying to jump start the RV with the car be sure the car is running, so that the car alternator will provide power to the rv as well. And if with a good battery in the car, a new one in the RV, and all the connections tight you still have problems starting it, it certainly might be your starter. Find a good mechanic and ask them to check the charging system, wiring, alternator and the starter/starter solenoid, the last thing you want is to be out someplace and have problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AprilOstara Posted July 26, 2020 Author Share Posted July 26, 2020 On 7/11/2020 at 9:54 PM, rvplease said: Hi-like Linda said, have the car battery checked, and if you are trying to jump start the RV with the car be sure the car is running, so that the car alternator will provide power to the rv as well. And if with a good battery in the car, a new one in the RV, and all the connections tight you still have problems starting it, it certainly might be your starter. Find a good mechanic and ask them to check the charging system, wiring, alternator and the starter/starter solenoid, the last thing you want is to be out someplace and have problems. Hey, thanks. So i brought the battery and got it charged up. It was empty. Brought it back, almost started.....but to no avail. Again, it started great last time. Wtf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AprilOstara Posted July 26, 2020 Author Share Posted July 26, 2020 On 7/11/2020 at 9:32 PM, MaineJed said: Check the starter. Where is the starter on these bad boys? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaineJed Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 2 hours ago, AprilOstara said: Where is the starter on these bad boys? Left side, down bottom. I think all your going to need is a 14mm and maybe a 13mm to take the wire off. You'll need an extension, they are in there a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred heath Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 (edited) There are two different starters for your engine. Make sure you get the right one. Mine uses a gear reduction starter. The non reduction starter will not fit. Double check before buying. Make sure it’s the starter. Could be plugged fuel filter etc. I’d to a tuneup before deciding it’s the starter. If the engine is turning over, it’s probably not the starter. Edited July 26, 2020 by fred heath Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AprilOstara Posted August 9, 2020 Author Share Posted August 9, 2020 On 7/26/2020 at 5:02 PM, fred heath said: There are two different starters for your engine. Make sure you get the right one. Mine uses a gear reduction starter. The non reduction starter will not fit. Double check before buying. Make sure it’s the starter. Could be plugged fuel filter etc. I’d to a tuneup before deciding it’s the starter. If the engine is turning over, it’s probably not the starter. Thats what i was thinking, there are no clicks, it seems to turn over fine, just not making the final leap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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