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Excessive cranking to start - Crank position sensor?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Roddy13, Feb 22, 2019.

  1. Feb 22, 2019 at 10:43 PM
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    Roddy13

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    when starting my truck I have to hold the key longer than most vehicles for it to start.

    Audibly it sounds like the engine cranks a few too many times.

    I’ve seen some say this is normal but I also have reduced mpg’s and I’m thinking this is the Crank Position Sensor...

    Thoughts? Input appreciated.
     
    Roddy13, Feb 22, 2019
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  2. Feb 23, 2019 at 4:51 AM
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    Amanelot

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    Have you had the battery tested?
     
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  3. Feb 23, 2019 at 4:54 AM
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    It’s not the CPS...
     
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  4. Feb 23, 2019 at 4:54 AM
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    Reserected from the dead.
    How about recording your next start and posting for others to compare?
     
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  5. Feb 23, 2019 at 7:04 AM
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    I ha
    I have tested it and I did put it on a battery tender for 24 hours with no noticeable difference
     
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  6. Feb 23, 2019 at 7:08 AM
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    If it was a bad crankshaft position sensor you would notice near stalling while driving and an abnormal amount of misfires while driving
     
    Anchovy, Feb 23, 2019
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