Toyota Repair: 4Runner Starter Issues, fog light, starter relay


Question
Ted,

On 30 March, question ID# 3957391, you provided me with a diagram for a starter relay for my continuous non starting 4Runner especially when the engine is warm.  I dropped the truck off at the dealer and they were prepared to install the starter relay per your diagram or so I assumed.  The good news is the dealer did not replace the starter.  The bad news is that they cannot locate the relay part number 610T identified in your diagram.  Is this relay part number a commonly found part or is there another relay part rated at 12VDC, 30/40A that will do the trick?  Seems to me the Toyota Gods are just testing my patience in getting my truck repaired!!!!

Answer
Go to any autoparts store and request a fog light/ driving light relay or off road light relay, it's the same thing, if you still have trouble finding it ask for an aftermarket alarm system starter relay.
They are used on almost all alarm systems and the dealer should have some in their used car department from alarm systems that were removed.