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2002 Toyota Tacoma will crank but won’t start

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Aromero, Sep 6, 2019.

  1. Sep 6, 2019 at 10:53 PM
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    Aromero

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    Recently as I was driving my 2002 Toyota Tacoma 3.4 it had shut off while driving a steady 55mph. After that it wouldn’t start just simply cranked over. It has 320k miles on it so I assumed the fuel pump finally went bad on it. I replaced the fuel pump, lines, filter and relays and the truck still wouldn’t start. I went to change the spark plugs and was still getting a proper spark from the coils so that wasn’t the issue. I also changed the crank position sensor and still have not resolved the issue. Hooked up an OBD 2 and didn’t get any codes.
     
  2. Sep 6, 2019 at 11:04 PM
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    BartMaster1234

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    Did you check all the fuses? It could be the IGN fuse, or maybe even the main fuse in the engine bay.
     
  3. Sep 6, 2019 at 11:59 PM
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    TnShooter

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    Are you sure there is fuel pressure to the injectors?
     
  4. Sep 7, 2019 at 9:25 AM
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    Aromero

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    All fuses have been checked and relays have been tested and checked. I am getting fuel to the fuel injectors
     
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  5. Sep 7, 2019 at 9:56 AM
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    v5ensx

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    Compression check. Also, check you maf connection.
     
  6. Sep 7, 2019 at 11:02 AM
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    check the mass air flow sensor. when that goes bad it does the same symptoms cranks but wont start
     
  7. Sep 7, 2019 at 11:06 AM
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    v5ensx

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    A dead maf/connection can cause a crank no start symptom
     
  8. Sep 7, 2019 at 11:12 AM
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    easy way to check if you have a buddy how has a 3.4 tacoma just swap out the MAF just to check if it will start up. if it does then you has a dead MAF
     
  9. Sep 7, 2019 at 5:11 PM
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    Beach Baum

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    Did you get this fixed yet? If not my money is on the catalytic converters is stopped up.

    Ask me how I know.
     
  11. Jan 13, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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    Will a dead man show up on an old tool?
     
  12. Jan 13, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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    I mean MAF sensor
     

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