1989 1st Gen Toyota 4Runner One Click/No Start, Relay Fix

[@danbarnes7633]

It worked! Thank you so much. $15 and 15 minutes.

[@mikekelley5033]

I have owned a 1988 Toyota pick up single cab 22 RE four-speed automatic about it when I was 54 years old recently turned 70 years old would you believe I’ve been putting up with this problem for this entire time. I love this old truck but that starter problem is a pain in the butt specially when I’m trying to leave taco Bueno are the gas station or Walmart anyway I can’t wait to get this fixed thank you so very much oh by the way my little truck is the best thing that’s ever happened to me Besides my wife and she gets a little cranky to

[@mikekelley5033]

Haven’t had a problem cranking this Toyota since installing the starter relay thank you

[@dasexytoyota]

I just got done 3RZ swapping My 86 Toyota 4Runner and couldn't figure out why it wasn't starting this lets it fire right up you the man. Now to figure out how to get rid of the annoying key buzzer 🤦🏼

[@arthurtzouros4808]

Awesome! Just did this on my 86 22re 4Runner. So far works perfect every time! And the beauty of this is that you don’t have to hack up your oem harness wiring it directly to the battery.

[@richardpatterson8991]

Thank You very much for the video. I watched another video that used a Ford solenoid and I spent the 20 dollars and it did not work still clicked. Watched Your video and tried this method and it worked great no more clicking. Got My relay and wiring plug at Autozone for under 20 bucks. It is the Novita RL44 relay and the Novita RS40 ready install socket. Just strip the wires and crimp or solder the ends and all is good in the world of the old Toyota Pickup. Thank You again I had been dealing with this problem for about a year.

[@emperorpawpateen.9992]

I had the same problems. I just installed a starter relay from a 78 Ford bronco. They are heavy duty and easy to integrate. No more problems. I have an 87 4runner btw.

[@israelcasanova2321]

Do you have any videos of the wiring?

[@djencee]

Thanks for putting this together, I was getting sick of having to start by truck with a jumper wire between the starter and battery. Fires right up now with the new relay

[@Brettmlyons]

Shit mine just gave out yesterday at subway lol I'm gonna have to go try that later

[@jonsvideos321]

I had the same issue on customers Toyota pickup several yrs back. I installed a Ford early model solenoid . Worked great.

[@Group2Matrix]

Genius! I'm going to try this tonight! Thank you.

[@gorbashin]

Did this and it kept blowing the 30a fuse. Installed a never-blow fuse to continue working on the truck but would like to get it straightened out eventually. Any clue on why the 30a keeps blowing?

[@ToyotaAngie]

Hi there! I skipped around a little, so maybe I missed it, but what engine did your '89 4Runner come with to begin with? (Nice 3.4 swap, btw!) I have a 1990 3VZE with a the same intermittent 1-click, no start and there isn't nearly as much info out there on 3.0s as there are 22REs. I'm really hoping your details will apply to my Pickup as well!

[@mikeespey3303]

My truck is doing exact same thing but there is no relay on the side to bypass like yours? Any sugg?

[@MICRAZYVIDA]

is your automatic?

[@bob_frazier]

Have an 89' as well. Will get one click when engine is hot, starts fine when cool. Engine light ON. Code says "Open Start". Starter replaced - not what the problem was. This problem? Maybe?

[@cdcorrigan]

My 1981 pickup had a similar problem but a different fix. There's no relay that I can find. I unplugged and cleaned the electrical connector that connects the key switch to the wire harness located about 12 inches from the key switch just as the wire goes under the dash. No more problem, so far. 1981 Toyota SR5 pickup with a 22r engine.

[@drb3710]

I know this is an old video. . . Is the new relay the one that is in place? Did you already change it out?

[@tommykron2984]

Is there a way to do this and install a kill switch?

[@aborigen1]

I was having the same problem like him and i check everything like him and with me i was thinking the same like him just puting a new relay but i fount out on my truck the factory relay was ok the only prtoblem the relay had it was the groung for that relay it will keep making contac some times and some times not i just reroute the ground conact and its working fine now every time and dont forget that the same realay controls the cold injector power to it so if your cold injector doesnt get power its coming from the same realy

[@Iamericalbizures]

Hi there would you be able to give us more info on the parts used please and thanks 🙌🏻

[@Group2Matrix]

Oh My God! It worked! Thank you so much! You saved me $$$!!! You are the man!!!

[@ofeliacruz316]

Thanks for your video, I had the same problem , it helped me a lot.!

[@jamesmully4558]

Great fix!!!

[@cbarberena]

Hello i have a 2000 4runner, with this same issue, trying to get it, wonder if you can help me, maybe some contact to talk to you? thans

[@myklm.4801]

Hi....what volt rating relay did you use?...Thx.

[@oilspeculatorhater]

Great work, thank you for sharing.

[@Congruesome]

Why didn’t you simply replace the factory relay?

[@MICRAZYVIDA]

hey bud so i have a 1989 toyota pickup. automatic do you know where the relay is at on tune automatic?

[@oceanepperly]

It should be attached to one of the fenders. it will have black writing on it that says relay with a circle-style plug.

[@shandonfarley342]

Clean looking 1st gen

[@thirdhit1]

what are you hooking the power up to?

[@christopherwallace1170]

What size male connectors do you use?

[@marklordsuril4899]

Will this work on diesel engine as well?

[@joestephens9734]

Did you do the 5vze swap in California or are you elsewhere?

[@nicolasbautista3801]

My toyota 1991 4 runner don't start or roll over help???

[@88toyotaxcab]

What the name of this radio mine its broke

[@daltonthomas6866]

Omg thank you I have been searching for months on how to fix this problem🙄 btw what's the little glowing box next to the relay?

[@oceanepperly]

The glowing box is a fuse box which I run my accessory off of.

[@TheTankster1992]

Where does the red wire go to?

[@the_7th]

I was wondering the same thing. I don't think the red wire is used. I just left it alone. I just ordered this same relay set and just got done installing it the way he did in this video.

[@67JC81]

@@the_7th so did it work without the red wire ?

[@the_7th]

@@67JC81 yes, my 1986 Toyota pickup starts without the red wire being wired. The "clicking" is gone. Some one in the comments did say that the original Toyota relay also affects the cold start injector. The weather is getting cooler in the evening where I am at and I noticed that it takes a few tries to have the pickup start up and running. I may have a separate issue where the brown and green coolant temperature sensors might be bad. But for now, I'm leaving the red wire alone.

[@67JC81]

@@the_7th cool thanks again for the info a huge help.

[@arthurtzouros4808]

Also will this work for the 22re?

[@juanbarreto3500]

Is your 4 runner is 22re or 3.0l?

[@oceanepperly]

It was a 3.0L but now it’s a 3.4L

[@mulletinamustang3]

This worked for me! Mine was so bad it would only start 1-2 out of every 10 starts. Starts every time now. Only issue is it seems to have caused a pretty major battery draw...*facepalm* always something

[@reignman0311]

You probably hooked up your battery wire to a switched source, put a test light on it :)

[@cincomorales]

Thank you 🙏 You just gave me an idea

[@Open_Throttle55]

This doesn't work on mine and in pissed I order 20 bucks of relays because they make you buy them in 10 pack and mine doesn't even have the box your has to wire it like that. 1986 4runner 22re

[@dandorris8531]

Good job on the relay. Subbing for that swap.

[@juner1522]

Real nice video! I’m having the same issue with my 1984 Toyota pickup. Is it possible to just order a new or used relay to fix this issue? I don’t mind going with your build but just wanted to find out If I can just swap my old one for a new one just to be plug & play. Thank you. And nice 4runner!

[@reignman0311]

OEM are about $99-$150.00, not very cheap

[@67JC81]

In my case it was the same problem but my Starter went out. But thanks...

[@bobclark5505]

I love the Goat

[@radfourrunner8840]

Nothing wrong with the starter relay. However, it was *wired wrong at the factory*. Real fix is rewiring it, for a few bucks, like RM Garage did here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZLJm4Jva5uKiqM - discussed in detail on Yotatech

[@myklm.4801]

Not an 89 w that 88 body style..

[@oceanepperly]

It actually is an 89

[@emperorpawpateen.9992]

84 to 89 have same body style

[@emperorpawpateen.9992]

@@myklm.4801 1st gen is 84 to 89. They had removable tops.

[@emperorpawpateen.9992]

@@myklm.4801 the guy has an 89 4runner which has a removable top. So does my 87. Read what people write before you ramble about stuff you have no clue what you are talking about. Yes the removable top is a feature of body style.

[@myklm.4801]

@@emperorpawpateen.9992 my bad...forgot the pic..its an 88 body style..prob built in 89...I admit my mistake...should have relooked at pic..before responding to old reply..