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Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Wolfn69, Aug 18, 2016.

  1. Aug 18, 2016 at 11:41 AM
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    Wolfn69

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    I was in an accident and hit a tree w the front driver's side of my truck. Getting parts and radiator now. The truck won't start it acts like it's starving for gas. I was told there is a fuel safety switch that needs to be reset. Does anyone know we're this would be? 2000 Tacoma Xcab V6 TRD. Thanks
     
  2. Aug 18, 2016 at 11:44 AM
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    Jester243

    Jester243 all I wanted was a god dang picture of a hotdog...

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    some of this, a little of that
    I didn't think they had one

    edit, I searched google and the first thing I found was this:

    "Most times it's in the passenger kick panel. It's not a switch so much as it a little 2X1 box with a little plastic button that pops up."

    I have no idea on if its true or accurate though
     
  3. Aug 18, 2016 at 11:48 AM
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    Yeah I've never heard of a fuel safety switch in the first gens either, paging @koditten I think he would know for sure
     
  4. Aug 18, 2016 at 11:52 AM
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    Thanks. Gotta be something simple. Turns over fine.
     
  5. Aug 18, 2016 at 11:59 AM
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    Did you check the fuse box? EFI fuse is under the hood/drive side in the fuse box. Make sure that fuse isn't blown as it won't allow the EFI to work. Truck will turn over all day. I would check that first.
     
  6. Aug 18, 2016 at 12:04 PM
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    Fuse was good.
     
  7. Aug 18, 2016 at 12:13 PM
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    Ive never come across a fuel shut off switch in any of the Tacoma or Tundra crashed trucks I've rebuilt.

    Check the connection on the wiring to the igniter. Its located on the inner passenger fender near the air box.

    Did you kink a fuel line?

    Some pics of damage help jog memory and be able to offer better help.
     
  8. Aug 18, 2016 at 12:19 PM
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    Koditten is right on. Pictures would help narrow down the areas to look.
     
  9. Aug 18, 2016 at 12:25 PM
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    Dirty Pool FLIES ON THE FRIES, KETCHUPS WATERED DOWN

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    Just happen to have one handy, red arrow. Passenger side however.
    MAFTP1_zpsc23e93b2_a12709150e6c3165a55f378d1838d386539dafd2.jpg
     
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    How can I do pics from my phone
     
  11. Aug 18, 2016 at 12:40 PM
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  12. Aug 18, 2016 at 12:40 PM
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    How do I transfer my pic from my pkone
     
  13. Aug 18, 2016 at 1:06 PM
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    Use the 'upload file' button next to the post reply one. Then select the image
     
  15. Aug 18, 2016 at 2:12 PM
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    Below where you write next to "post reply" is " up load file". Click that and then choose where you want to grab pics from. On most phones pick "documents". It should get you close to what app you have your pics in.
     
  16. Aug 18, 2016 at 9:03 PM
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    Here is a pic

    IMG_20160814_123248297_HDR.jpg
     
  17. Aug 18, 2016 at 9:09 PM
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  18. Aug 18, 2016 at 9:23 PM
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    Ok so no Burton to push just pull out and reinstall?
     
  20. Aug 19, 2016 at 4:39 AM
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    That looks like the passenger side took the hit.

    The wires to your mass air flow sensor could be cut as well. Check wires that go to the MAF sensor and throttle body.
     

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