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04 tacoma xtra cab cannot start

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by LONGBED, Jan 20, 2008.

  1. Jan 20, 2008 at 7:40 PM
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    LONGBED

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    I have a yota 04 xtra cab that cannot start.changed the fuel pump and the fuel relay switch. still won't start. engine did try to start when we managed to get some fuel in the carb. if you have any ideas let me know.mahalo
     
  2. Jan 20, 2008 at 11:05 PM
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    humanoid

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    When you try to start it, are the dash lights working? Do you hear only clicks? Have you checked the battery?
     
  3. Jan 21, 2008 at 12:51 AM
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    will be trying to get a code reader,and we have checked the fuses. mahalo for the advice
     
  4. Jan 21, 2008 at 1:02 AM
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    didnot notice the dash lites but will be checking it now, battery had to be recharged to full swing,don't know what you mean by clicking noise?whether it cliks while we are trying to get started ,or just the clicking sound when i turn the key an nothing else. mahalo
     
  5. Jan 21, 2008 at 8:21 AM
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    LONGBED

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    no smell of raw gas,as for filter thats something that could be looked at.mahalo
     
  6. Jan 21, 2008 at 8:23 AM
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    yes intake,no back fire an smell of raw gas.need to chek filter mahalo
     
  7. Jan 21, 2008 at 10:45 AM
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    also if the crank position sensor is out it will just crank and crank no fire
     
  8. Jan 22, 2008 at 1:25 AM
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    aloha, GOT IT STARTED!!!!.The problem was corrosion in the harness under the steering.green corrosion was the problem.I guess the beach surf an open doors with the stereo going while parked on the beach has its price.Mahalo to all who took time to give us a hand.
     

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