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Truck won't start

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by pierofus, Dec 26, 2016.

  1. Dec 26, 2016 at 11:43 AM
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    pierofus

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    Hi, I bought a 2016 TRD off road Tacoma, it needed a few parts like fuel system (pump) , F.L brake caliper (impact zone where it had a minor strike) and other non vital parts, I installed all the parts but the truck wont start, all the dash lights are on, everything is ok but truck wont start, i checked with toyota dealer but they say "they don't know whats happening", can be this true? have any of you had already this problem and how did you solve it? please help me and thanks for the support.
     
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  2. Dec 26, 2016 at 11:45 AM
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    George1441

    George1441 Much happier

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    Isn't this a warranty situation?
     
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  3. Dec 26, 2016 at 11:45 AM
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    gainman

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    What does it do when you turn the key? Does it turn over at all? Does it just click? Is it silent?
     
  4. Dec 26, 2016 at 11:48 AM
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    Taco16LB

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    Is there a fuel shutoff collision sensor in the front ? If it was hit in the front it could need to be reset or replaced .
     
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  5. Dec 26, 2016 at 11:50 AM
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    Shikokaon

    Shikokaon Slacker Extraordinaire

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    Sounds like OP bought a used/crashed one...
     
  6. Dec 26, 2016 at 11:56 AM
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    i'm out of the USA right now, but please give me all the possible problems that can cause this, i really apreciate the help. sorry for the bad english i'm form PARAGUAY south america.
     
  7. Dec 26, 2016 at 11:57 AM
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    OZ-T

    OZ-T I hate my neighbour

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    Could it have something to do with the engine imobilizer system ?
     
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  8. Dec 26, 2016 at 11:59 AM
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    File IFR

    File IFR "... Intercepting The Localizer"

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    Very true

    They won't give guesses over the phone. It needs to be looked at by Toyota.
     
  9. Dec 26, 2016 at 12:01 PM
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    CroTaco

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    Is it cranking? Ticking? Anything?
     
  10. Dec 26, 2016 at 12:10 PM
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    Skrain

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    Is it cranking, but not firing, or not cranking?
     
  11. Dec 26, 2016 at 12:11 PM
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    Try starting in neutral.
     
  12. Dec 26, 2016 at 12:28 PM
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    MESO

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    bought wrecked truck...don't start..what gives
     
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  13. Dec 26, 2016 at 12:37 PM
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    For the motor to start you need Fuel, Spark, and Compression. Start by figuring out which one you're not getting.
     
  14. Dec 26, 2016 at 12:44 PM
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    Is their power to the fuel pump that you replaced?
    Do you have gas in the truck?
    Its hard what the problem is with the vague information that you provided.
     
  15. Dec 26, 2016 at 12:44 PM
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    Kyitty

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    Why the hell are you doing these kinds of repairs on a vehicle that's within warranty age?!

    Ohhhh....

    Yeah. I wouldn't do that.
     
  16. Dec 26, 2016 at 12:45 PM
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    Maybe after the accident the vehicle was a write off and he bought it.
     
  17. Dec 26, 2016 at 1:12 PM
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    The OP is pulling yer legs guys/gals.... I call Bullshit..!! (we need a "bullshit" thingy we can place here.____..!!)
     
  18. Dec 26, 2016 at 1:32 PM
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    yeah i was gonna say scam
     
  19. Dec 26, 2016 at 2:53 PM
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    What's your Cro mean?
     
  20. Dec 26, 2016 at 2:58 PM
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    Probably just needs a new starter.
     

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