From: rasta@dakine.com.invalid   
      
   "Jeff"  wrote in message   
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   > Rastamon wrote:   
   >> 93 4Runner 3VZ-E   
   >>   
   >> At first it would not start, unless jump started.  While running, it   
   >> would all of sudden stall.  Tried to crank it, battery dead.  While the   
   >> key in the ON position, no lights on the dash, then a few minutes later,   
   >> power again, but would not crank.  The battery is about 3 years old, and   
   >> still under warranty, so I got it replaced.  After replacing the battery,   
   >> it started fine, and I removed one of the terminals to the battery to   
   >> check if it was the alternator, It still ran.   
   >>   
   >> I'm thinking if it's the alternator or one of the relays near the   
   >> battery. Any other suggestions or tests I can do?   
   >>   
   >> Thanks in advance.   
   > Check your ground points.   
      
   Good idea, the engine was rebuilt about a year ago and mechanic left a few   
   minor connections unconnected.  I'll check it out.   
      
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