What to do if your Toyota Sienna battery goes dead?
When any of the map lights are turned on manually (with the courtesy light switch in the door position) and left on, they will NEVER go off by themselves (until the battery goes dead). The “battery saver” only turns the interior lights off if a door is left ajar, that is the part that didn’t work on the 2004 and early 2005 models.
Can you turn off the interior lights in a Toyota Sienna?
It ONLY works under a VERY NARROW set of circumstances, and even then it ONLY works for the 2 overhead map lights in the FRONT ROW ONLY. In reality, it is NOT something most owners can rely upon as a “safety net” to help them remember to turn off the interior lights.
What should battery voltage be in Toyota Sienna?
First thing I would check is the alternator. With the engine off, see what the voltage is on the battery terminals. It should be a little above 12 V. Then turn the engine on and running, check the voltage again. It should be a little over 13 V, but under 14 V.
Is the battery light still on in a Toyota?
However, the dang battery light is still dimly lit. When turning the ignition switch to the on position before starting the engine, all the warning lights come on including the battery light. When the engine is started, the battery light goes out but then comes back at half the brightness. As I may have said before, it’s only noticeable at night.
Are there any recalls on the Toyota Sienna?
AFAIK (this is based on my memory of discussions at the old site), the JBL-problem/recall was for 2005 Siennas “only”…..and only a limited production range were affected. For 2004 & reportedly some 2005s, the “battery-saver” feature does not work how most reasonable people would think it should work.
Can a Toyota Sienna go for a weekend?
Now the problem is so severe the van cannot go a weekend before the battery is drained. First happened a month ago when the van sat for two days. This weekend, the van was driven was on a Friday night, sat in the snowstorm Saturday and Sunday, and Sunday night the van couldn’t turn over.
How old is the Toyota Sienna for sale?
This is a 23 year old Toyota Sienna that I found a great deal on via FB from a private seller. It only had 143000 on the odometer and a price tag well below the $2000 max I was set to pay. She wasn’t/ isn’t perfect.
Are there any problems with the Toyota Sienna?
Many Sienna owners successfully resolve this issue by replacing it with an OEM metal cooler pipe (Part No. 15767-31020 ). Shift Lock Solenoid Failure: The shift lock solenoid in 2004-2009 Siennas is prone to failure, which allows the driver to move the shift lever out of the park position without depressing the brake pedal.
What’s the value of a 1999 Toyota Sienna?
I may have exaggerated the all five star down the board thing, but not by much! This is a 23 year old Toyota Sienna that I found a great deal on via FB from a private seller. It only had 143000 on the odometer and a price tag well below the $2000 max I was set to pay.
Why is the starter on my Toyota Sienna not working?
Over time,from wear and tear, the starter can develop this symptom and will need to be replaced. Additionally ensuring there are no oil or coolant leaks in the area of the starter will ensure it stays dry and does not develop any concerns electrically.
Why does my alternator not turn on the battery light?
That battery is likely at or near the end of it’s useful life. A weak battery or working charging circuit won’t turn on the battery light. Since you pretty much ruled out the alternator I would make sure to check your fuses. IIRC there are 2 fuses for the alternator (will check my diagram later).
How many miles does a 2004 Toyota Sienna have?
Mileage: 156,812 miles Body Type: Minivan Color: Gold Engine: 6 Cyl 3.3 L No accident or damage reported to CARFAX. 1st owner purchased on 09/30/04 and owned in NY until 04/11/08 • 2nd owner purchased on 07/23/08 and owned in VA until 06/20/12 • 3rd owner purchased on 06/20/12 and owned in VA until Present.
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Can you still fit a 24F battery in a Sienna?
Hmm, I didn’t know later Sienna’s of the 2nd generation switched to group 35 batteries. Can you still fit the 24F in them? My 2004 came with a 24F, and I replaced it with a Duralast Gold 24F last year. The 24F has more CCA and reserve time while being cheaper than the 35.
What causes a battery warning light on the dashboard?
See how you can fix the battery warning light on dashboard with this five problem that you can look at. While the battery light might seem like there is a battery problem, but in fact there could be other numerous issue causing the battery light to activate. To see what is really wrong with the car see this video for things you can check.
Toyota Sienna owners have reported 13 problems related to battery dead (under the electrical system category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Toyota Sienna based on all problems reported for the Sienna.
What’s the recall number on a Toyota Sienna?
The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v340000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.
Why does my Toyota Sienna have no start?
A pretty frustrating morning for the owner of this Toyota Sienna, as it out of no where developed a no start condition and was towed in to the garage. Crank No start : Typically a fault within the air fuel management system or input\\output sensors of the drivetrain.