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Truck turns over for a few seconds before engine turns on

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by slymedusa, Feb 4, 2024.

  1. Feb 8, 2024 at 2:46 AM
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    The website you linked was super helpful, thank you!
     
  2. Feb 9, 2024 at 3:49 PM
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    Clock Volt meter/LSPV Delete/Hyundai 16’s/FP gauge/after 9months of wrenching ZERO oil leaks
    Awesomeness

    many progress or plans???
     
  3. Feb 9, 2024 at 4:01 PM
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    Oh just saw your codes

    my guess
    Is charcoal vapor canister
    The 440/441/446

    It’s a black box near fuel tank
    Now the P0420…..
    Has one ‘cause’ that relates to the other 3….gas leaks

    a Q laymen’s test…..
    Find box
    Loosen box
    Shake box

    if you feel liquid in box, Thats fuel
    Replace box, inspect all hoses and filler neck

    GL
     
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  4. Feb 9, 2024 at 4:48 PM
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    Haven’t gotten a chance to take a crack at it yet. My guess was either VSV or charcoal canister. The charcoal canister test is way less complicated than for the VSV so I’ll give that a shot when I have some time. I appreciate the input.
     
  5. Feb 9, 2024 at 6:28 PM
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    A firm

    keep everyone posted!
     
  6. Mar 6, 2024 at 9:21 PM
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    I've got the same issue. Watching this thread. Keep us updated.
     
  7. Mar 7, 2024 at 3:26 AM
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    I’m thinking it might be the fuel filter or pump. I notice when idling the RPMs drop eeeeever so slightly every few seconds or so. You seeing the same?
     
  8. Mar 7, 2024 at 7:32 AM
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    I haven't noticed a drop in rpms during idle yet but I'll keep a closer eye on it. I have noticed a few times that while in drive at a stop light, the idle will have a single surge. It's enough to have to push a little harder on the brakes because it pushes the truck forward just a bit. Not sure if that is related but it might be.

    I've been looking at injectors. From my searches, it looks to be a common cause. But I'm hoping it's not the issue because I don't wanna pay to have them installed and I can't have my truck down long enough for me to do them.
     
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  9. Mar 7, 2024 at 8:10 PM
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    Matches…..
    Injector install is not that hard/involved on 4cyl(2rz/3rz)
    The hardest/most frustrating part is unplugging the 2 pigtails under intake manifold
    Take off tube after air box
    Take off steel reasonator(over valve cover)
    Then unplug the engine wiring harness from front to back….4 blue injector pigtails/2 throttle body PT’s/1 10mm ground and bracket/2 pigtails under manifold and unclip diagnose port
    Move the unplugged harness to the firewall
    2 bolts hood fuel rail
    1 bolt holds fuel line(need 2 copper crush washers)
    That’s it
    U don’t have to remove TB

    on my 2nd time to do job(shitty eBay injectors) literally took me 45mins

    search for my thread with pics
     
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  10. Mar 7, 2024 at 9:18 PM
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    That does sound easy. I'll reference this post if I ever get a 4 cylinder taco.
     
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