Stupid question.

NateH · Jun 7, 2008

Stupid question. Fixed

How do I get my 4runner started after it is in the theft mode? I started it just for a few seconds to load it onto the trailer and then started it again to off load it. Now it wont start. I cannot remimber on the trick to get it start when it is in the theft mode. It's an 1988 4runner with the 3.0L in it. My 2005 Mazda did it to my wife and she cannot recall what the tow truck driver did. Help me out here. I diconnected the battery and it is still doing it. I need to running so I can help out tomorrow at the clean up.

JOOP · Jun 7, 2008

try disconnecting the battery for 15 minutes. I dont know

Fordzuki · Jun 8, 2008

does it have a valet switch? That's all I could come up with.

trailyota · Jun 8, 2008

BUmmer!!!! Let me know when you figure this out. I have the same year rig, and it's just my luck that it would happen to me on the trail.

BTW: Did you try locking the doors with the key, then unlocking it again using the key? The pwr door locks may be the hanging up the function, or using the origional key in the ignition. :booo:

NateH · Jun 8, 2008

I did the battery thing. I do not have a valet switch. I tried the locks too.

trailyota · Jun 8, 2008

Crap...that sucks.... I know you were burning to get that thing running for tomorrow. Doest that have some factory alarm or after market??? I called my OTHER Mechanic buddy

and asked him for you. I'll post when I find out.

daspes · Jun 8, 2008

Try cycling the key 5 times. On-Off-ON-Off, etc... don't pull the key out.

NateH · Jun 8, 2008

Well I jumped the fuel pump and it comes on and I have pressure. When I have the key on the check engine light comes on but the fuel pump does not. The engine starts but then falls dies in under a second. I checked codes and there is none.

Fordzuki · Jun 8, 2008

might be a stupid question, but did you check the fuel pump fuse? Is there a relay that could be stuck?

Kat · Jun 8, 2008

disconnect the battery and touch the leeds together then reconnect.

NateH · Jun 8, 2008

Well I fixed the problem. It was my air intake hose. The hose clamp slipped up so the hose had a opening between them and the AFM was shutting down the engine. I thought that the AFM had a code that would come on if there was a problem.

Rix · Jun 8, 2008

yotarunner said:
Well I fixed the problem. It was my air intake hose. The hose clamp slipped up so the hose had a opening between them and the AFM was shutting down the engine. I thought that the AFM had a code that would come on if there was a problem.

Not if the afm just closes.
The ecu isn't that smart