1999 v6 TRD turns over but won’t start

It turns and turns over but won’t fire... sometimes it will almost fire but then nope.... I’m disabled and poor any advice would be appreciated

 

You can check for pending codes with a code reader - has there been any issues before this happened?

@mechanicjon @Glamisman

 

I would inspect the battery and cabling first.

 

No I drove it last night and no problems...

 

Would it run continuously with the key on and would I hear it in the cab or under the hood? I really am mechanically dumb sorry

 

I don’t think I hear it so maybe that’s what it is.... would a diagnostic reader tell me that?

 

Actually, in our trucks, the fuel pump does not turn on with the key in the ignition position. The crankshaft has to be rotating for the pump to run.

 

This is what they told me I need but it doesn’t seem to fit....

 

That's the Toyota proprietary disagnostics connector. I made the same mistake when I Bought a code reader. The OBDII connector is actually under the steering wheel in the driver's side footwell near the radio on the right. I don't think any codes will pop up unless your check engine light is on.

 

the check engine light is on and i have had some issues with ABS kicking in for no reason while driving, its cold and dark here in seattle now so i am going to keep going in the morning, I love this site you are all awesome. Thanks for your help i will post more information tomorrow as i get it....

 

Ok here are the readings that I got... this wouldn’t keep my truck from starting would it? Would erasing the code fix it?

 

Symptoms of a P0115 DTC code may include: MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) illumination will always occur Vehicle may be hard to start May blow a lot of black smoke and run extremely rich Engine may want to die or backfire in tailpipe Engine may run lean and increased Nox emissions may be apparent (Requires gas analyzer) Cooling fans may run all the time when they shouldn't be, or not at all when they should be.

https://www.obd-codes.com/p0115

 

So maybe this is the dumb question for the day but how do I fix it? Just had my first bus experience in Seattle, I like my truck better haha

 

That article I linked should have the solution. Might be as simple as replacing the sensor or as complicated as replacing the ECU/PCM.

I don't know if it's related to the fact that your truck won't start - it shouldn't. Do you have any other codes?