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Doesn't start sometimes

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by MarcD, Aug 23, 2009.

  1. Aug 23, 2009 at 9:38 AM
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    Hey guys,

    Last night, for the first time ever, when I went to start my truck, it wouldn't start. Didn't even turn over, just a sound from what I assume to be the starter. But then I waited about 2 minutes, and it started right away. The same thing happened about 4 hours later.

    Any ideas?

    Thanks,

    Marc
     
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  2. Aug 23, 2009 at 9:40 AM
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    The things required to pull bitches
    did it click?
    One click means bad starter or bad battery connection.

    Multiple clicks means bad battery
     
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  3. Aug 23, 2009 at 10:06 AM
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    Some stuff. Not a lot, just some.
    It sounds more like the starter contacts are bad. Check the battery connections first though as WhatthePho stated.
     
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  4. Aug 23, 2009 at 10:13 AM
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    Definately check AND CLEAN all your connections.
    Even though they're 'tight', doesn't mean they're clean and making a good connection.
     
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  5. Aug 23, 2009 at 10:35 AM
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    Sounds like a loose or bad ground. Check and clean them all, should also be one from the block to the firewall, check and clean that one too.
     
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  6. Aug 23, 2009 at 12:01 PM
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    I got lucky this time - I checked all the electrical connections in the engine bay and one of them was slightly loose, problem solved... whew
     
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