1998 Toyota Tacoma Electrical system Problems

“The wiring harness cable from the sensors to the computer burnout and the seatbelts doesn't respond right especially with his unraveling and doesn't lock good or pool and the master cylinder it's not function correctly either it's like it's not stopping the brakes are not stopping I know the vehicle is old but still this is a defect and very has for the drivers of all the vehicles my 1998 Toyota Tacoma sr5 2.4 liter 2 wheel drive”

“Upon purchase of a 1998 Toyota Tacoma from lithia Toyota of missoula, montana I was presented with an odometer disclosure statement stating the vehicle had 168,143 miles. While test driving the vehicle earlier on paved highway I noticed the odometer read 168,000 and something miles, so signed the disclosure statement in good faith of the dealer. I also had requested a vehicle history report. After the test drive, the salesman handed me an autocheck vehicle history report. He did not explain details of the report to me, although it seemed fairly straightforward. …”

“While driving I noticed that my left turn siginal did not operate properly when I put it on. Upon further inspection I found that the left front turn siginal light would illuminate when I applied my brakes. The right side turn siginal worked properly. I began an electrical inspection: when my emergency flashers were activated my emergency flashers worked, but so did my rear tail lights when the emergency flashers were on. Being a safety related problem I took it to the local Toyota dealer who troubleshoot the problem and the said that the rear light harness was faulty. …”

“1998 Toyota Tacoma engine starter motor began to operate intermittently. After 1-month in this condition, starter motor failed to start engine. Dealer says that the contacts on the starter motor wear resulting in the intermittent operation. The only options are to replace the starter motor or overhaul the starter motor. I would not expect for the starter motor to fail only after 8 years.”