’96 4runner ignition diagram

Hey guys,

I am trying to remove an aftermarket alarm system from my '96 4Runner SR5, but just can't understand the wiring setup. I am following an online "alarm removal manual" that provides a step-by-step description of removing the alarm. At one point it mentions "two large wires coming from the module that are the same color splice into the ignition wire". As far as I am concerned, all wires coming out of the module are the same size, and many wires are in fact the same color. I am totally confused. Also, for the life of me, I can't locate the ignition wire/wires. Follow the link so you guys can see what I am doing.

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vasiq

If it is JUST an aftermarket... Trace all the wires from the Brain to their connections, and dis-connect... Fix spot where attachment was made... Is the Loom the wires are in have any other wires in the Loom... If not, remove the Loom and trace the wires... How does the online manual know which unit you have installed in the 4runner...?

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M.E.C.P & First-Class
Go slow and drink lots of water...Procrastinators' Unite...Tomorrow!

1996 Toyota 4Runner     DirectWire 2.0 Vehicle Information

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Item     Wire Color     Polarity     Wire Location
12 Volts     white - WHITE/ red      +     ignition harness
Starter     black      +     ignition harness
Ignition     BLACK / YELLOW      +     ignition harness
Data Bus   
Can Bus High   
Can Bus Low   
Can Bus Sw   
Power Lock     RED / white      -     10 pin plug, left of fusebox
Power Unlock     RED / yellow      -     10 pin plug, left of fusebox
Lock Motor   
Driver Unlock Motor   
Passenger Unlock Motor   
Parking Lights (-)     RED / white steering column
Parking Lights (+)     green white plug, front of fusebox
Hazards   
Turn Signal (Left)   
Turn Signal (Right)   
Headlight     red or green      -     steering column
AutoLights   
Left Front Door Trigger     BLACK/ white      -     DKP, harness to rear
Right Front Door Trigger   
Left Rear Door Trigger   
Right Rear Door Trigger   
Dome Supervision     use door trigger
Trunk/Hatch Pin     RED / white      -     DKP, harness to rear
Rear Glass Pin   
Hood Pin   
Trunk/Hatch Release   
Trunk Release Motor   
Fuel Door Release   
Power Sliding Door (Left)   
Power Sliding Door (Right)   
Factory Alarm Arm   
Factory Alarm Disarm   
Disarm No Unlock   
Trunk Alarm Shunt   
Tachometer     black      ac     ignitor or diag. plug
Ignitor is on passenger side fender well. Diagnostic connector is on drivers side top of motor.
Fuel Pump   
Horn Trigger     GREEN/ red      -     steering column
Memory Seat 1   
Memory Seat 2   

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M.E.C.P & First-Class
Go slow and drink lots of water...Procrastinators' Unite...Tomorrow!

Just remove the alarm "brain" and see if the vehicle starts. If so that's it, job done.
If it doesn't it's more like to be a starter than ignition cut, look for the black or BLACK / YELLOW and join.
This sort of job is about 5 minutes for me with multiple cuts, and I'm sure the same for Tommy.
Just drop the knee pad and if the ignition switch is in the steering column cowl remove for ignition loom access, what 6 screws all together?

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Amateurs assume, don't test and have problems; pros test first. I am not a free install service.
Read the installation manual, do a search here or online for your vehicle wiring before posting.

Thank you so much for your reply. Well the problem is that there are way too many wires coming out of the alarm unit; online videos and manuals claim that the yellow wire goes to the ignition. Since the alarm system has blocked the vehicle from starting, I figured I should begin with the yellow wire. I can link pictures so you guys have a better idea what I am talking about. Also, you said to look for the black or BLACK / YELLOW wire and join. Join with what? Please provide a detailed explanation as I am not too car savvy.

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vasiq

Look for the vehicle black or BLACK / YELLOW.
If the gauge lights come on and it doesn't turn over then the black has been cut, join the leads together..
If the starter turns over and it doesn't fire up, it's the BLACK / YELLOW for the same treatment.
From your line of questioning I would respectfully suggest you get a pro to sort this out, literally a 5-20 minute job, I do it all the time on vehicles of this vintage.

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Amateurs assume, don't test and have problems; pros test first. I am not a free install service.
Read the installation manual, do a search here or online for your vehicle wiring before posting.

I 2nd paying a shop to do it... This seems way over your head... Online manuals do not know what you have installed... Though, generically accurate... Look for your starter wire in the car and re-attach... then unplug brain and start vehicle... Otherwise... $68 at any shop...

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M.E.C.P & First-Class
Go slow and drink lots of water...Procrastinators' Unite...Tomorrow!

Thank you so much guys. I simply took the module aka "brains" out and the truck started just fine. Thanks again, really appreciate it. The moderator can now go ahead and archive the thread.

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vasiq

So you finally noticed my first post then?

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Amateurs assume, don't test and have problems; pros test first. I am not a free install service.
Read the installation manual, do a search here or online for your vehicle wiring before posting.

hahaha kinda wanted to go with the manual that I got online. The plethora of wires essentially made me give up on the step by step procedure of the manual.

Thanks again.

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vasiq