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SybErkRimInAL · 08-05-2008, 12:00 PM

Yesterday, everything seemed fine, got home from work, parked and locked my truck. This morning I'm about to leave for work, jump in the truck and turn the key. Only thing that happens is a loud clicking, almost a buzzing sound. If I had to compare it to anything, I'd say it sounds kindda like when someone grinds gears on a manual transmission. Another weird thing is that the CD changer is making a strange sound, like it's changing CD's. It does this after it makes the loud buzzing sound. I'm gonna try and jump it, hoping it's the battery, but if it doesnt work, it's gotta be the starter right??? IF so, is that covered under warranty?? Would the warranty cover the cost of towing the truck to the nearest Toyota Dealer?? Thanks!!!!

SRT8TUNDRA · 08-05-2008, 12:11 PM

That sucks man, sorry to hear that!

My warranty includes towing to the nearest dealer and it should be covered by the warranty as long as you are under the time and mileage limits.

Good luck!

SybErkRimInAL · 08-05-2008, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by SRT8TUNDRA

That sucks man, sorry to hear that!

My warranty includes towing to the nearest dealer and it should be covered by the warranty as long as you are under the time and mileage limits.

Good luck!

Hope so man, I have the basic warranty, no extended, nothing like that. I'm only at 6k and my truck is only 7 months old. One thing that puts hope in my head is that one time, I drained the battery all the way down by leaving my parking lights on all night. So hopefully that's the issue. I know I didn't leave any lights on but maybe the battery is just done.

Hill · 08-05-2008, 01:25 PM

How did your battery drain from leaving the lights on?? The lights shut off automatically after a few minutes. I almost never turn mine off. I guess it could be something they added for the 08 model....hopefully you get it worked out! Good luck

2008_CrewMax · 08-05-2008, 01:32 PM

probably an issues that will be covered under warranty.

either a battery or a starter.

as far as towing expenses .. im not sure .. i have AAA for that.

sxd45 · 08-05-2008, 02:02 PM

You should put gas in your truck syber.

Hill · 08-05-2008, 02:04 PM

could be low blinker fluid...I've heard that worked for others when installing a turbonator!!

SybErkRimInAL · 08-05-2008, 02:18 PM

hahaha, you bastards! Yea, either way, it's gotta be covered by the warranty but it still sucks to be rolling around in the wifes GMC Envoy instead of my big bad truck. I just called Toyota to verify that the battery was covered as well.

On my truck, if I have the parking lights on, they DO NOT turn off automatically. If I have the headlights on, they do turn off automatically. It's gotta just be an option that can be adjusted with the tech stream.

Hill · 08-05-2008, 02:21 PM

hmmmm...I'll have to check that parking lights thing. Now you got me curious. It better be covered! I'd be pissed if something like that went down after only 7K. You don't have an aftermarket sound system do ya?

SybErkRimInAL · 08-05-2008, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Hill

hmmmm...I'll have to check that parking lights thing. Now you got me curious. It better be covered! I'd be pissed if something like that went down after only 7K. You don't have an aftermarket sound system do ya?

No, but I do have an after market Viper remote start alarm and headlights. I'm hoping they don't blame one of those two things on whatever's going on. I'm thinking they're gonna say the remote starter is causing issues with the starter or some BS. We'll see. I'll keep u guys posted.

Hill · 08-05-2008, 02:29 PM

haha...funny, you already knew where I was goin with that one huh? I'll put money they blame the autostart. Make sure they test your alternator to make sure its puttin out enough juice. double check the connections on your battery too...

SRT8TUNDRA · 08-05-2008, 02:30 PM

What about the muffler bearing? Did you check it? If thats loose, you can't start the truck!

sxd45 · 08-05-2008, 02:34 PM

yeah muffler bearings are a common problem with trucks now a days, you can only check them with sky hooks and you can only buy them from me so send me 700 dollars.

SybErkRimInAL · 08-05-2008, 02:37 PM

Someone suggested I check out the flux capacitor. That's right under the turbonator mount right??

SRT8TUNDRA · 08-05-2008, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by SybErkRimInAL

Someone suggested I check out the flux capacitor. That's right under the turbonator mount right??

You have the Turbonator too? Those things are AWESOME!

08-05-2008, 12:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
SybErkRimInAL Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Palm Springs, CA Posts: 1,917	Truck wouldn't start this morning. Yesterday, everything seemed fine, got home from work, parked and locked my truck. This morning I'm about to leave for work, jump in the truck and turn the key. Only thing that happens is a loud clicking, almost a buzzing sound. If I had to compare it to anything, I'd say it sounds kindda like when someone grinds gears on a manual transmission. Another weird thing is that the CD changer is making a strange sound, like it's changing CD's. It does this after it makes the loud buzzing sound. I'm gonna try and jump it, hoping it's the battery, but if it doesnt work, it's gotta be the starter right??? IF so, is that covered under warranty?? Would the warranty cover the cost of towing the truck to the nearest Toyota Dealer?? Thanks!!!! __________________ Black 08 CM Post purchase Mods/Upgrades (click on item to view pic) AFE CAI Borla Dual Catback Projection Halo Headlights

08-05-2008, 12:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
SRT8TUNDRA Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 4,741	That sucks man, sorry to hear that! My warranty includes towing to the nearest dealer and it should be covered by the warranty as long as you are under the time and mileage limits. Good luck! __________________ www.IBTOHQ.com

08-05-2008, 01:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
Hill Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Anchorage Posts: 597	How did your battery drain from leaving the lights on?? The lights shut off automatically after a few minutes. I almost never turn mine off. I guess it could be something they added for the 08 model....hopefully you get it worked out! Good luck __________________ 2008 Crewmax/SR5, TRD, 4x4, 5.7... -Spray in Bedliner - Hood protector (bug shield) - Deck Rail System- Tube steps - Factory installed alarm (LOL) - Stubby antenna - Debadged completely - Took off black door vinyl- Tinted Tail lights - Airaid CAI and (Poweraid TBS in my garage, but I do have it!) - BAKflip Tonneau cover - Weathertechs - relocated factory tow wire harness beside the license plate Beer is still cheaper than gas (in Alaska at least)...so I say drink, don't drive!

08-05-2008, 01:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
2008_CrewMax Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 4,723	probably an issues that will be covered under warranty. either a battery or a starter. as far as towing expenses .. im not sure .. i have AAA for that. __________________ White Tundra Club Member #2

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sxd45 Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: friendswood tx Posts: 2,733	You should put gas in your truck syber. __________________ White Tundra Club Member #1

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08-05-2008, 02:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
Hill Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Anchorage Posts: 597	could be low blinker fluid...I've heard that worked for others when installing a turbonator!! __________________ 2008 Crewmax/SR5, TRD, 4x4, 5.7... -Spray in Bedliner - Hood protector (bug shield) - Deck Rail System- Tube steps - Factory installed alarm (LOL) - Stubby antenna - Debadged completely - Took off black door vinyl- Tinted Tail lights - Airaid CAI and (Poweraid TBS in my garage, but I do have it!) - BAKflip Tonneau cover - Weathertechs - relocated factory tow wire harness beside the license plate Beer is still cheaper than gas (in Alaska at least)...so I say drink, don't drive!

08-05-2008, 02:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
SybErkRimInAL Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Palm Springs, CA Posts: 1,917	hahaha, you bastards! Yea, either way, it's gotta be covered by the warranty but it still sucks to be rolling around in the wifes GMC Envoy instead of my big bad truck. I just called Toyota to verify that the battery was covered as well. On my truck, if I have the parking lights on, they DO NOT turn off automatically. If I have the headlights on, they do turn off automatically. It's gotta just be an option that can be adjusted with the tech stream. __________________ Black 08 CM Post purchase Mods/Upgrades (click on item to view pic) AFE CAI Borla Dual Catback Projection Halo Headlights

08-05-2008, 02:21 PM	#9 (permalink)
Hill Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Anchorage Posts: 597	hmmmm...I'll have to check that parking lights thing. Now you got me curious. It better be covered! I'd be pissed if something like that went down after only 7K. You don't have an aftermarket sound system do ya? __________________ 2008 Crewmax/SR5, TRD, 4x4, 5.7... -Spray in Bedliner - Hood protector (bug shield) - Deck Rail System- Tube steps - Factory installed alarm (LOL) - Stubby antenna - Debadged completely - Took off black door vinyl- Tinted Tail lights - Airaid CAI and (Poweraid TBS in my garage, but I do have it!) - BAKflip Tonneau cover - Weathertechs - relocated factory tow wire harness beside the license plate Beer is still cheaper than gas (in Alaska at least)...so I say drink, don't drive!

08-05-2008, 02:29 PM	#11 (permalink)
Hill Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Anchorage Posts: 597	haha...funny, you already knew where I was goin with that one huh? I'll put money they blame the autostart. Make sure they test your alternator to make sure its puttin out enough juice. double check the connections on your battery too... __________________ 2008 Crewmax/SR5, TRD, 4x4, 5.7... -Spray in Bedliner - Hood protector (bug shield) - Deck Rail System- Tube steps - Factory installed alarm (LOL) - Stubby antenna - Debadged completely - Took off black door vinyl- Tinted Tail lights - Airaid CAI and (Poweraid TBS in my garage, but I do have it!) - BAKflip Tonneau cover - Weathertechs - relocated factory tow wire harness beside the license plate Beer is still cheaper than gas (in Alaska at least)...so I say drink, don't drive!

08-05-2008, 02:30 PM	#12 (permalink)
SRT8TUNDRA Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 4,741	What about the muffler bearing? Did you check it? If thats loose, you can't start the truck! __________________ www.IBTOHQ.com

08-05-2008, 02:34 PM	#13 (permalink)
sxd45 Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: friendswood tx Posts: 2,733	yeah muffler bearings are a common problem with trucks now a days, you can only check them with sky hooks and you can only buy them from me so send me 700 dollars. __________________ White Tundra Club Member #1

08-05-2008, 02:37 PM	#14 (permalink)
SybErkRimInAL Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Palm Springs, CA Posts: 1,917	Someone suggested I check out the flux capacitor. That's right under the turbonator mount right?? __________________ Black 08 CM Post purchase Mods/Upgrades (click on item to view pic) AFE CAI Borla Dual Catback Projection Halo Headlights

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