Clarence the "Fire Truck" thread (1 Viewer)
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Great question, both of them!
It seems very random and rare from what I can tell.
I have a brand new Napa battery (had one in garage) hooked up to it right now, as I started it two days ago and it ran just fine.
I am keeping the battery hooked up to it, and so far nothing out of the ordinary is happening as it is sitting…
All of the electrical was working perfectly on this truck, and there were no gremlins prior to the fire
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Here’s the burned up battery
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On to the headlight wiring (that obviously is toast)….
Does anyone know if the wiring harness that the Koito headlight upgrade comes with replaces that section of the factory wiring? If so, that’s a good thing in my case…
Does anyone know if the wiring harness that the Koito headlight upgrade comes with replaces that section of the factory wiring? If so, that’s a good thing in my case…
I have the ARB upgraded headlight wiring harness I took off my truck to return it to factory for LED upgrade. It upgrades the entire headlight wiring circuit. If you want it you can have it. PM me.
4runner2FJ60
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@ToyotaMatt probably has the real deal plugs if you have enough wire to put it back to factory plugs? Then use the Koito upgrade harness and bulbs.
i am assuming all the front side marker lights and front turn / running combo lamps various sub-harness connections , and ALL the HORNS related wiring and connectors are gone now ?
i would simply start 1 wire at a time , ID it via the FSM EWD , apply yellow tape to each single wire , ID it sharpie pen correct , apply the yellow tape , at the furthest distance back to GOOD un affected wire ,
then you can gauge if cutting and splicing each affected wire is the way here ?
or
simply a ENTIRE replacement engine bay harness from a KNOWN reliable source , such a @cruisermatt 's Powertrain & Chassis in Florida , or Classis Cruisers in Colorado , Brandon's outfit ,
this is NOT a place a wanted ad in the classifieds here on mud and PRAY for the best senero harness shows up un-chopped at one point or more ?
NO WAY jose !
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i have never seen a TOYOTA battery create a fire and melt down like this ?
ODD
if i can help or assist in any way , i will gladly contribute some time , and donate any related parts i have , on the focus point front end there
and HELL YESS , i do have every single FJ60 Engine Bay Male and Female connector housing ......
- especially these litte rascals ...
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i would simply start 1 wire at a time , ID it via the FSM EWD , apply yellow tape to each single wire , ID it sharpie pen correct , apply the yellow tape , at the furthest distance back to GOOD un affected wire ,
then you can gauge if cutting and splicing each affected wire is the way here ?
or
simply a ENTIRE replacement engine bay harness from a KNOWN reliable source , such a @cruisermatt 's Powertrain & Chassis in Florida , or Classis Cruisers in Colorado , Brandon's outfit ,
this is NOT a place a wanted ad in the classifieds here on mud and PRAY for the best senero harness shows up un-chopped at one point or more ?
NO WAY jose !
....
i have never seen a TOYOTA battery create a fire and melt down like this ?
ODD
if i can help or assist in any way , i will gladly contribute some time , and donate any related parts i have , on the focus point front end there
and HELL YESS , i do have every single FJ60 Engine Bay Male and Female connector housing ......
- especially these litte rascals ...
.
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Awesome man!!!i am assuming all the front side marker lights and front turn / running combo lamps various sub-harness connections , and ALL the HORNS related wiring and connectors are gone now ?
i would simply start 1 wire at a time , ID it via the FSM EWD , apply yellow tape to each single wire , ID it sharpie pen correct , apply the yellow tape , at the furthest distance back to GOOD un affected wire ,
then you can gauge if cutting and splicing each affected wire is the way here ?
or
simply a ENTIRE replacement engine bay harness from a KNOWN reliable source , such a @cruisermatt 's Powertrain & Chassis in Florida , or Classis Cruisers in Colorado , Brandon's outfit ,
this is NOT a place a wanted ad in the classifieds here on mud and PRAY for the best senero harness shows up un-chopped at one point or more ?
NO WAY jose !
....
i have never seen a TOYOTA battery create a fire and melt down like this ?
ODD
if i can help or assist in any way , i will gladly contribute some time , and donate any related parts i have , on the focus point front end there
and HELL YESS , i do have every single FJ60 Engine Bay Male and Female connector housing ......
- especially these litte rascals ...
.
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Joel ,
i also have these going on , i personally hand assemble each one , and my B+ is made above and beyond the COLD SPEC. / SNOW VERSION grade , that incudes the added armor plating loom , and subsequent , Batter Terminal B+ best DAM YAZAKI rubber boot cove on the planet , and also the same best dam starter lug YAZAKI boot ever made ......
- TOYOTA did not install the added cold spec loom detail until 1987 , and onward through FJ62 also , so with the helpful advise of @4Cruisers , whom gifted me perfect un-cut originals NEG-and POS b+ cables , i created a FJ60 / FJ62 Hybrid style , fits both modle , 8/80-1990 and have ALL the latest updates TOYOTA Genuine OEM service parts down to the included Terminals , i based them end to end off a 2005 Land Cruiser applying those late modle features and updates too ,...
GONE are the days of a LEAD LUG Fred Flintstone era batter Cable , say hello to serviceable ones have a m* stud and nut u can STACK a pile of rings like for Fusible Links too ....
- the only NON-OEM parts is the 2 AWG ANCHOR MARINE Tinned Fine stands A+ cable itself ,
- lastly , NO need to pull the A/C compressor stupid location TOYOTA bolted the NEG- under , i extended it another 6" inches , and it secures nicely the the Motor Mount dog leg at the Engine Block itself ...
- we can start your needed parts list that i will contribute here to help with these ...
- you can PM me , we can exchange stuff , and start a solid ala-cart line item by line item list ....
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happy to help , in a way i can ..
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i also have these going on , i personally hand assemble each one , and my B+ is made above and beyond the COLD SPEC. / SNOW VERSION grade , that incudes the added armor plating loom , and subsequent , Batter Terminal B+ best DAM YAZAKI rubber boot cove on the planet , and also the same best dam starter lug YAZAKI boot ever made ......
- TOYOTA did not install the added cold spec loom detail until 1987 , and onward through FJ62 also , so with the helpful advise of @4Cruisers , whom gifted me perfect un-cut originals NEG-and POS b+ cables , i created a FJ60 / FJ62 Hybrid style , fits both modle , 8/80-1990 and have ALL the latest updates TOYOTA Genuine OEM service parts down to the included Terminals , i based them end to end off a 2005 Land Cruiser applying those late modle features and updates too ,...
GONE are the days of a LEAD LUG Fred Flintstone era batter Cable , say hello to serviceable ones have a m* stud and nut u can STACK a pile of rings like for Fusible Links too ....
- the only NON-OEM parts is the 2 AWG ANCHOR MARINE Tinned Fine stands A+ cable itself ,
- lastly , NO need to pull the A/C compressor stupid location TOYOTA bolted the NEG- under , i extended it another 6" inches , and it secures nicely the the Motor Mount dog leg at the Engine Block itself ...
- we can start your needed parts list that i will contribute here to help with these ...
- you can PM me , we can exchange stuff , and start a solid ala-cart line item by line item list ....
.
happy to help , in a way i can ..
.
.
..
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Was your winch hooked up directly to the battery with no fuse or breaker?
Are you sure the fire started at the battery?
Are you sure the fire started at the battery?
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Yep, winch was hooked to the battery straight up. I was at work when the fire started, so I really have no idea of the origin. Could the winch have caused it?
Don't know if it's what happened in your case, but it's possible. I did a lot of research before installing the Warn 10K on mine and opinions are all over the place. Lots of anecdotes and evidence about fires, particularly in front collisions when wired directly. This is mostly in J**p forums, using the same Warn winches.
I ended up using a 200 amp Breaker/on-off switch to isolate the winch when not in use. Many use a high-amp fuse.
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That’s a Beefy setup. Good stuff dude!
4runner2FJ60
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Similar setup, I used a solenoid with a switch at the dash. It keeps power out of those wires until you need it.
What Solenoid did you use (amperage)?.... That's a damn good idea. I want to organize the wiring a little better, mine is getting a bit cluttered.
4runner2FJ60
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It took me a minute to find it, back to 2020...the cruiser receipts run deep!
Got this, put it on the PS fender area in front of washer fluid reservoir to keep it back from the front. Then finally got the decals done on the 60 push button switches 3 years later..... not taking credit for the idea, I found it on Mud somewhere at the time.
