Shut off while driving will not start

TOYPACIFIC

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2003 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
4 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
160,000 MILES

This has never happened before. There is still power because the lights on dash and everything is still on. But having to jump it from another vehicle it wont even click or crank over. Absolutely nothing. But I can see that all power lights and stuff still on. So I'm curious as to why it wont jump start with another vehicle or that I don't even here a crank or click anywhere.
Any ideas?

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Hi,

The first thing I need you to check is a 30 amp fuse in the under hood fuse box. See pics 1 and 2. Pic 2 shows the location.

In addition to checking the fuse, make sure there is power to the fuse. If there isn't, we need to check a fusible link.

Here is a link you may find helpful:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

Let me know what you find. Also, see if it will start if you place it in neutral.

Joe

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Monday, August 10th, 2020 AT 11:20 PM

TOYPACIFIC

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A couple taps to the starter and it started right up. Question now is before this the car was driving and when it came to a stop it shut off following the starter being stuck. But cars running again now. Thank you

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Monday, August 10th, 2020 AT 11:23 PM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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If you had to tap on the starter, it's going bad. Here is a link you may find helpful if you decide to replace it:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-starter-motor

I hope this helps.

Take care,
Joe

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Monday, August 10th, 2020 AT 11:27 PM