Repair 7

My 1997 4Runner Wont Start

The Toyota 4Runner is an SUV used for off-roading or hauling materials. If your 1997 Toyota 4Runner will not start, there are a couple of easy things that you can do realtively quickly. The battery and fluid levels are the first things to check to get the Toyota 4Runner started again.

Instructions

1

Open the hood to your 4Runner and look over the battery for any corrosion.

2

Clean the corroded battery terminals with a rag and then tighten them to the battery.

3

Check the positive and negative leads on the terminals to make sure the battery is installed properly.

4

Check the lights in your 4Runner to make sure that you didnt leave any on. If you left your lights on, the battery may just need to charge.

5

Use a separate car and jump the battery with jumper cables. Connect the positive lead of the jumper cable to the positive lead on your car battery. Connect the negative lead of the jumper cable to the negative lead on your car battery. Repeat the process on another car. Start the car and then start your car.

6

Check the fluid levels in your car. Low fluid can cause the engine to lock up and will inhibit the car from starting.

7

Check the fuel level to make sure you have enough gas.