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1998 Tacoma won't start unless check engine light is on

Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by tivels81, Sep 15, 2017.

  1. Sep 15, 2017 at 10:58 AM
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    tivels81

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    I have a 1998 Tacoma that won't start unless the check engine light is on. If the light is not on, it will crank but won't start. Have checked all wires and can't find anything wrong. What would be causing this?
     
    tivels81, Sep 15, 2017
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  2. Sep 17, 2017 at 1:41 AM
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    Wyoming09

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    Just how did you check the wires??

    unplug connectors and ring them out??

    It sounds like a loose connection ?? might be the ECM ground vibrated loose

    Fuses loose in the blocks

    Damage to wires

    Since the Mil grounds through the ECM if that is not grounding like it should the other circuits will not operate as well
     
    Wyoming09, Sep 17, 2017
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