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[Help] Engine Turns over but wont start without Gas Pedal

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by jake99x3, Jun 16, 2018.

  1. Jun 16, 2018 at 10:35 AM
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    jake99x3

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    Hey so i have this problem where my engine will turn over and not start unless I give it some gas. For whatever reason if I don't do the current starting procedure right the first time it's a lot harder to get it going afterwards. Once it's started up it runs great. After some reading I'm suspicious of the throttle body sticking at start or the fuel filter so I plan to replace/clean both of those later today/tmw morning. Any suggestions?
     
  2. Jun 16, 2018 at 10:38 AM
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    travis.diller

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    Clean MAF?
     
  3. Jun 16, 2018 at 10:47 AM
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    jake99x3

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    Sensor looks clean but I guess it wouldn't hurt to clean it with the throttle body.
     
  4. Jun 16, 2018 at 12:07 PM
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    mechanicjon They call me "Jonny Stubs"

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    How many miles are on it?
     
  5. Jun 16, 2018 at 12:54 PM
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  6. Jun 16, 2018 at 3:49 PM
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    Also what year and what engine?
     
  7. Jun 16, 2018 at 8:46 PM
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    jake99x3

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    158k, 1998, 3.4 5 speed 4wd
     
  8. Jun 16, 2018 at 8:47 PM
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    Cool I'll clean this tomorrow when I do the throttlebody, appreciate it.
     
  9. Jun 16, 2018 at 8:48 PM
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    If you prime the pump a few times and then it starts it's the fuel filter.. and honestly at 158k if you haven't changed it, it's probably due.. like 5 years ago
     
  10. Jun 16, 2018 at 8:57 PM
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    jake99x3

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    I guess test this by turning the key just enough to turn on the accessories, let it prime for a few seconds, repeat this a few times and then try to start it? Hoping to get this solved so I can take her out to the beach for the first time!! :) I already have the part and was going to do it tomorrow morning but it'd be cool to test it.
     
  11. Jun 17, 2018 at 1:14 AM
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    The pump in our trucks doesn't turn on until the computer see's a signal from the camshaft turning. Cycling the key will do no good. Clean the throttle body and IAC first. Check the throttle shaft for excessive wear. A fuel filter change is always a good thing to do. It can't hurt.
     
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