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rfseaman
Feb 3, 2007, 08:15 PM
My 4Runner does not start. Battery is fine. I hear a click, but it doesn't turn over at all. Is that the starter? Or maybe the alternator? Any tricks to get it started before I pay for a tow?

kittyhawk2
Feb 3, 2007, 08:28 PM
Check the connections on the battery terminals. Sometimes they can be loose. If you just hear a click click sound when you turn the key the battery isn't putting out all the way. I hope this helps you.

TxGreaseMonkey
Feb 3, 2007, 08:33 PM
Hopefully, reading this will help:

https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-trucks/faq-how-troubleshoot-repair-maintain-honda-civics-46563-3.html#post235560

rfseaman
Feb 4, 2007, 01:46 PM
My 4Runner does not start. Battery is fine. I hear a click, but it doesn't turn over at all. Is that the starter? Or maybe the alternator? Any tricks to get it started before I pay for a tow?

It was the battery... so that was a nice easy fix.