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Won't start, pull efi fuse and reset, starts.

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Mbalto, Oct 10, 2012.

  1. Oct 10, 2012 at 5:36 PM
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    Mbalto

    Mbalto [OP] New Member

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    Hey guys, I am new on here. Finally joined the modern age and joined a forum. Having trouble starting my truck. 120,000 almost all original everything, no issues thus far and only routine maintenance, brakes, oil change, ect... So here is the problem, a few months a go my truck had issues starting. I trout the efi fuse may have blown, so when I checked it, fine, replaced it, truck starts! Went for a few more starts and wouldn't start. Ran a bottle of fuel injector though the engine and all problems stopped, started up again and put another bottle of fuel injector cleaner through it, no joy. Truck won't start. The motor cranks, and I can feel air being pushed out the exhaust. Spark plugs are fine and spark. I think it may be the fuel injectors, but before I shell out the money for them, I want a second opinion. Any ideas, ever had this problem?

    Tanks for your help!

    -Matt
     
  2. Oct 10, 2012 at 8:48 PM
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    rzgkane

    rzgkane Well-Known Member

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    Your symptoms are not caused by faulty fuel injectors. I'd check for a possible fuel pump or its relay issue if you have adequate spark.
     
  3. Oct 11, 2012 at 5:18 PM
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    Mbalto

    Mbalto [OP] New Member

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    If I was going to trouble shot this problem, where should I start?
     
  4. Oct 11, 2012 at 5:26 PM
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    MapleMoose

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    Fuel pump.

    Give the tank a smack or two with a hammer and if it starts then bingo. Helps if you have someone helping
     

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