FJ Cruisers of Northern California

Fj won't start

It got me and my son to where we needed to be. It's all we have. It's a long story. We're staying with this person who wants out badly because I destroyed the Fj. He bought it for me and this is how I treated it. Have insurance but he said he's not spending another dime because of me. I need someone to help me get her started again

▶ Reply to This

Replies to This Discussion

Permalink Reply by PBn'FJ on December 15, 2009 at 12:38am

How long did the truck sit on its side? A car battery is not made to sit on it's side, the battery acid could leak out.

The video kind of sounds like the starter solenoid is clicking and trying to engage. I'd try another battery or a jump start, your battery could be damaged from the roll. Next I'd look for physical damage to the engine, exhaust, or wiring harness. Even a disconnected or damaged ground wire can cause problems for modern ECU controlled cars.

▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by cypilk on December 15, 2009 at 11:26am

That's my take on it too. I just posted at the end of the thread.

▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by Boss73 on December 15, 2009 at 6:34am

OK I have no idea what that sound is.. ITs a loud clunking like a pully is broken or something major like that.. But I simply cannot be sure just by the sound..

▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by daPitbull on December 15, 2009 at 8:32am

why do you even want to start it? let insurance take care of it...

▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by Cindy's Fj on December 15, 2009 at 8:40am

Good ?. But asshole won't let take it to the insurance. Everything is in his name as for owner and my name is on it too but I'm just a driver who's added on his insurances

▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by MoabFJ on December 15, 2009 at 9:02am

Yeah, but making payments on a lawn ornament doesn't make a lot of sense either.
It sounds like someone needs to GTF over it.

I know some vehicles will trip a fuel injection breaker if the vehicle is hit hard or rolls.
The goal is to not let a broken injector feed a fire. Is there a reset on the FJ?

▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by Bz on December 15, 2009 at 10:24am

Not that I know of, at least I've never heard of one, it may be that the computer needs to be reset by the factory or something much worse

▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by daPitbull on December 15, 2009 at 10:33am

I think it's as easy as disco the battery and re-connecting. At least that's what i did when my airbags went off on my 03' 4runner.

▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by 5AND5TORM on December 15, 2009 at 1:30pm

oh suey, always the voice of reason, never afraid to say it like it is.

Gotta say I'm a bit put off by the calling of the person that bought the FJ an asshole. I know if I bought a vehicle for someone for $30 or $30,000--I would expect the person using the vehicle to be more responsible and not treat it like a beater.

▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by MoabFJ on December 15, 2009 at 3:35pm

Hec, it is more legit than you think.
Cindy can have a hard time expressing herself here, but she does need help.

Cindy, I think swapping out the battery, even temporarily would be a good idea.
It is a test for 2 problems, dead battery, and resetting the computer.

Give it a try and let us know how it goes.

▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by Cindy's Fj on December 15, 2009 at 3:40pm

Paid in full. It's my Fj and I can take it like he want me to do. Which you haven't heard. I can't drive it out of here. Omg. You smelling wrong cause it is a freakin gift. I think you need to step down cause you are nothing nice. I can't do this alone. Never had.......

▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by cypilk on December 15, 2009 at 11:23am

Sorry to hear about the accident. Hope this can help.

The battery is dead. When you flipped to the side, all the chemicals in the compartments that are usually separated in the battery are mixed up and killed the battery. I made this conclusion by watching the video, and knowing that you tipped over.

Good luck!