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Condition: New and unpackaged Location: Ormond Beach, FL 321 Price: $300 OBO Shipping: Unfortunately, this would be too expensive to ship so a coordinated pickup and/or delivery agreement is the only option. Fits FJ40/45, BJ & HJ Series – 1/1975 – 1984 – DOT approved and stamped to pass...

Numby - URL RESISTOR FOR IGNITION COIL EXTERNAL FJ40 FJ43 FJ45 BJ40 1.6 OHM LAND CRUISER | eBay - https://www.ebay.com/itm/333528437160 (FJ Depot) Not OEM nor is it an exact fit but it works for now.

Issue resolved. I removed the old ballast resistor since it read 0 ohms and noticed immediately that the coil wire was rusted and broke. As a temporary test, I rewrapped the ceramic rod with the same gauge wire. Reinstalled the ballast resistor and measured the voltage readings with the key in...

I am not familiar with the bypass wire. Which one is it? There is a white wire (A) connected to the coil+ from the original harness green connector that turns into a smaller black and yellow wire (B) (see image).

@cruisermatt - To clarify, move the+12V lead (black with yellow stripe) to the + coil terminal, and this will bypass the ballast resistor? Should I then turn the key to the run position to see if it starts? Question: how will the igniter get power?

This is how the coil was when I bought it...been running strong for 2 years until now.

@pb4ugo - exactly...that's why I am assuming that the ballast resistor is bad. Waiting on more info from the experts out in the IH8MUD universe.

@cruisermatt - I read that a remote start might be one test for troubleshooting a similar issue. Here are the following readings when the ignition is in the ON position: coil+ (.03V) Ballast resistor (BY ignition wire side) (12V) Ballast resistor red wire side (.04V)

@eaj71 - fuses are good and clean. Not sure if I have an electronic idle solenoid as I have a weber38 carb installed by the previous PO. Any guidance on how to connect the remote starter to the solenoid? See my previous image for the numbered terminals. Thanks!

1976 FJ40 - has been running strong for a couple years but just recently does not stay running after ignition is released. Similar to this forum string (75 FJ40 Starts but dies when ignition is released -...

My condolences...thank you for the reply and information.

Dom - what is the current price and availability for the striker plates that you are selling? Thanks! Tim

I disconnected the regulator, computer, and maintenance interval detector and it still showed about 11.78 volts across the engine fuse terminals. I connected the condenser near the igniter but that was not connected when I bought it so I don't think that is the issue. I do not have anything...

@45Dougal - Thank you for that correction. When you say unplug the regulator - are you saying disconnect it and then turn the key to IGN? I reconnected the old regulator (working) to see if it still blew the fuse, and it did. I have recently cleaned, inspected, and rewrapped as much as the...

1976 FJ40 I have reviewed other "engine fuse" issue threads on this site, but they are slightly different than my issue. When I turn my key to accessory mode, the engine fuse blows immediately. I can still start the engine and it seems to run fine. I have limited experience with auto...