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Crank but no start. 1997 tacoma.

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Boozel, Oct 20, 2017.

  1. Oct 20, 2017 at 7:32 AM
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    Boozel

    Boozel [OP] New Member

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    I have 97 tacoma ive had its whole life it ran just fine i shut it off in the driveway and the next day it wouldnt start only cranks its the 3.4 liter its never had a problem ever in 300.000 miles can someone tell me what to do.
     
  2. Oct 20, 2017 at 9:59 AM
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    Glamisman

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    it could be almost anything from a fuse to a fuel pump. How mechanicaly inclined are you?
     
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  3. Oct 21, 2017 at 2:37 PM
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    mechanicjon

    mechanicjon They call me "Jonny Stubs"

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    Timing belt ever been changed? fuel pump?
     
  4. Oct 21, 2017 at 2:41 PM
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    v5ensx

    v5ensx CARB legal is not CALI legal

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    3 major component for an engine

    1 air
    2 fuel
    3 spark

    Check for spark, if spark is present, try spraying ether/starting fluid into the manifold.

    Assuming all other engine/ecu sensor related is good.
     

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