engine wont crank over

1998 TOYOTA TACOMA
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TCG123
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my truck wont even turn over when i turn the key. all the lights and electronics work but when the key is turned the engine does nothing. what could be the problem?
Nov 4, 2009 at 11:49 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Problem with the starting circuit-Is the battery and connection okay if so this sounds like the starter is having problems or the battery needs to be load tested these guides can help us fix it.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/starter-not-working-repair

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test

Please run down these guides and report back.
Nov 4, 2009 at 11:53 PM
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TCG123
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if this narrows it down it has been weak starting up over the past 2 months but it has always started and ran fine. also i replaced the starter a year ago so could it really go out that fast?
Nov 5, 2009 at 12:41 AM
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OFROADYOTA123
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Were you able to find the problem?
Jul 26, 2021 at 5:38 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

The idea that the battery was getting weak, leads me to believe that it may have failed. What I suggest is to try this simple load test at home. It only takes a couple of minutes to do and requires no tools.

Follow this link:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test

Let me know what you find or if you have other questions.

Take care,

Joe
Jul 26, 2021 at 9:46 PM