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2020 tacoma offroad cranks but no start.

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Zander3000, Mar 12, 2023.

  1. Mar 12, 2023 at 9:17 AM
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    Zander3000

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    Hi guys and gals and everything in between. I have a 2020 offroad premium Tacoma that won’t turnover. Starter is good, all fuses have been checked. Replaced alternator and battery, no luck. Anyone have ideas with possible coil packs or spark plugs? If so what is the source of the spark plugs? Can’t find anything that shows a distributor and cap. Anyone have any thoughts? Thanks!
     
  2. Mar 12, 2023 at 9:21 AM
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    BUCKLE UP! It makes it harder for Aliens to pull you out of your Truck.
    How many miles on the plugs? Look for a mouse nest under the engine cover, maybe
     
  3. Mar 12, 2023 at 9:23 AM
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    Wait, clarification please.

    Engine cranks over during starting sequence but it will not run?

    Or engine will not turn over?
     
  4. Mar 12, 2023 at 9:34 AM
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    Zander3000

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    Just starter turns the motor but no sound signs of it wanting to fire, will not run. I’ve read the coil packs need proper voltage which is why I replaced battery and alternator but of course didn’t work. I’ve popped the clutch to get it moving but no dice.
     
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  5. Mar 12, 2023 at 9:37 AM
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    Depending on current miles , it should still be under warranty , have dealer scan it and figure it out
     
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  6. Mar 12, 2023 at 9:42 AM
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    How’s the fuel system? Is there pressure at the injectors
     
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  7. Mar 12, 2023 at 9:44 AM
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    48,000 miles and I scanned the truck but says no codes or faults. I am lost on what needs to be done at this point. Truck is indriveable by the way.
     
  8. Mar 12, 2023 at 9:45 AM
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    How would one check for pressure at the injectors?
     
  9. Mar 12, 2023 at 9:46 AM
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    No it was a lease initially and gave me 36,000 or 3 years, I just signed to finance it about a month ago. Never asked me about any after coverage for warranty.
     
  10. Mar 12, 2023 at 9:48 AM
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    Should still be under Powertrain warranty , rollback to dealership would be an option
     
  11. Mar 12, 2023 at 9:48 AM
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    Wild. This just happened to a local person:


    It seemed to be a loose pin in an ECU connector.
     
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    I’ll give them a call to check with them to make sure. Of course it would happen after I financed.
     
  13. Mar 12, 2023 at 9:50 AM
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    Could be key/immobilizer not being recognized ?
     
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    Why did you replace the starter if it was turning over but not firing?
     
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    Out of gas?
     
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  16. Mar 12, 2023 at 9:55 AM
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    Lol has half tank gas, it was an alternator not starter sorry will edit; my key is an H style key which is just a regular turn key. Will be checking ecu asap.
     
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  17. Mar 12, 2023 at 12:18 PM
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    @turbosnail I doubted the key immobilizer. Was definitely the key. Started right up with 2nd key. Tried again with original key and nothing. Thanks for the tips everyone it is greatly appreciated!
     
  18. Mar 12, 2023 at 12:29 PM
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    :anonymous:does the truck have a bed topper ?
     
  19. Mar 12, 2023 at 12:32 PM
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    I’m glad it worked out !
     
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    It's still under warranty 5/60
     
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