Starting Question

Major Dad · 11-12-2008, 04:34 PM

I have a starting question. I have a 1997 Tacoma with a 3.4. Is it normal for it to crank for 5-8 (guessing) seconds before it fires, longer when it’s cold. I have only had this truck for 4 months so I’m not too familiar with its starting.
Comparing it to one of my other vehicles, 1999 Grand Am you can't let go of the key fast enough and it's started
I have good fuel pressure, though my spark is not right away when cranking, it comes just before it fires.
Is it possible that my cam or crank sensor is getting bad?
Any ideas would be great.

Thanks

-TRDMAN- · 11-12-2008, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Major Dad

I have a starting question. I have a 1997 Tacoma with a 3.4. Is it normal for it to crank for 5-8 (guessing) seconds before it fires, longer when it’s cold. I have only had this truck for 4 months so I’m not too familiar with its starting.
Comparing it to one of my other vehicles, 1999 Grand Am you can't let go of the key fast enough and it's started
I have good fuel pressure, though my spark is not right away when cranking, it comes just before it fires.
Is it possible that my cam or crank sensor is getting bad?
Any ideas would be great.

Thanks

My 99 taco did that around 140,000 try fuel cleaner and higher octane gas if that does not work put a new starter in it that worked for me!!!

pittim · 11-13-2008, 10:59 AM

I have a similar problem with mine. I'm thinking it's either battery, starter, or (possibly? ) alternator.

Major Dad · 11-13-2008, 11:12 AM

I changed out the battery still the same, I don't know how or why the statter would cause this problem.
2cents

-TRDMAN- · 11-13-2008, 11:15 AM

well if the starter is warn out and losing cranking power it will take longer to crank... how many miles you got??

Major Dad · 11-13-2008, 11:20 AM

302345 miles It cranks over really fast, if it would be the starter, I could see it causing the problem if its drawing alot of amps causing less to go to the ignition.

11-12-2008, 04:34 PM	#1
Major Dad Junior Member Joined: Jun 2008, #7240 Location: Minnesota Posts: 24 1997 Tacoma SR5 1997 Access Cab Automatic	Starting Question I have a starting question. I have a 1997 Tacoma with a 3.4. Is it normal for it to crank for 5-8 (guessing) seconds before it fires, longer when it’s cold. I have only had this truck for 4 months so I’m not too familiar with its starting. Comparing it to one of my other vehicles, 1999 Grand Am you can't let go of the key fast enough and it's started I have good fuel pressure, though my spark is not right away when cranking, it comes just before it fires. Is it possible that my cam or crank sensor is getting bad? Any ideas would be great. Thanks

11-13-2008, 10:59 AM	#3
pittim College. Joined: May 2008, #6939 Location: Pittsburgh/Erie Age: 19 Gender: Guy Posts: 686 03 TRD XCab Manual V6 2003 Access Cab Manual 3.4 V6 Uniden PRO520XL CB, Grey wire	I have a similar problem with mine. I'm thinking it's either battery, starter, or (possibly? ) alternator. __________________

11-13-2008, 11:15 AM	#5
-TRDMAN- Architect in training. Joined: Dec 2006, #514 Location: CLARION/WILLIAMSPORT, PENNSYLVANIA Gender: Male Posts: 1,221 08 WHITE ACCES CAB 2008 Access Cab Manual 4CYL A tool box, cb, huskies, and tow hitch! yep thats it!	well if the starter is warn out and losing cranking power it will take longer to crank... how many miles you got?? __________________ The Second Amendment Protect It Or Lose It! Sig by robrjohnson

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Major Dad Junior Member Joined: Jun 2008, #7240 Location: Minnesota Posts: 24 1997 Tacoma SR5 1997 Access Cab Automatic	I changed out the battery still the same, I don't know how or why the statter would cause this problem. 2cents

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