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1995 Tacoma won't start

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by teewallsr, Feb 21, 2014.

  1. Feb 21, 2014 at 9:26 PM
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    teewallsr

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    Has been running fine. Started good this a.m. and after work. Later, I get electricals but nothing from the engine. I feel like something is bypassing the engine. Help!
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  2. Feb 22, 2014 at 6:54 AM
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    TacomaJPP

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    Does the starter even bump?

    Check the battery connections. Are they clean? Are they TIGHT? I've seen terminals on, but loose and a truck wouldn't start.

    Next, is the battery charged?

    Start there.
     
  3. Feb 22, 2014 at 8:10 AM
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    Greensystemsgo

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    Engine needs three things to run. Spark, fuel, and air.

    Assuming you have an unclogged airfilter. And I'd assume you have gas in your tank and pump isn't dead. I'd check battery. And alternator.
     
  4. Feb 23, 2014 at 7:53 AM
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    Battery was tested and is fully charged. Couple of times it would start right away with a jump, will start with a push-start, it runs fine when started, but nothing on its own. Rebuilt starter and still nothing, wasted money. I am very confused. There are no idiot light indicators flashing.
     
  5. Feb 23, 2014 at 8:13 AM
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    se7enine

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    Mine does this once in awhile. If I hold the key in the on position it will finally turn over after a minute. Have rebuilt starter but have not installed yet. Have not tried to diagnose but will this summer.
     
  6. Feb 23, 2014 at 12:00 PM
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    You could try a new key. Sometimes the key wearing out doesn't properly engage the tumbler. I've seen it.
     
  7. Feb 23, 2014 at 1:28 PM
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    mech160

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    Check the starter relay, and check fuse/s.
     
  8. Feb 23, 2014 at 1:43 PM
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    MapleMoose

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    Clutch switch? Have you tried bypassing the clutch using the no clutch start?

    Sometimes if i put the clutch right to the floor it wont start but if i release it 1/2" it starts. Just need to adjust it
     
  9. Jul 2, 2014 at 1:29 PM
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    NickelandDimed

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    Is it a standard transmission? I had a similar issue in my truck. Just used the clutch cancel switch to start the truck to get me to an auto parts store where I bought a new clutch switch. $30 part and replaced it in the parking lot.
     

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