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No Start after Coolant Flush/New Rad

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by ControlCar, Aug 5, 2024.

  1. Aug 5, 2024 at 9:41 AM
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    ControlCar

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    Hey All
    Finally Got The rad installed after 8 flushes

    on the 6th flush, very hard time starting
    ECT sensor popped, I cleared
    (Was thinking bc no coolant in truck during flush process)
    Code has not returned

    this morning
    It’s a problem….wont start

    I can get started after a while if cranking. But if you tap gas pedal BARELY….she dies

    no current codes
    Fuel pressure gauge reads 46lbs
    IMO this issue is not from flush/rad install
    Thanks for input
     
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  2. Aug 5, 2024 at 10:02 AM
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    ControlCar, remind me what kind of injectors you are running? You replaced them right? Sounds annoying, probably something simple. Double checked and made sure everything was plugged back in/reconnected? Will be following.
     
  3. Aug 5, 2024 at 10:26 AM
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    You said you had a coolant temp sensor code.

    What is your coolant temp reading? With the engine cold it should be reading whatever ambient temp is +/-5 degrees.
     
  4. Aug 5, 2024 at 11:46 AM
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    motorwest RM’d injectors(my old OE)
    Not one hiccup since installing 3-4months ago
     
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  5. Aug 5, 2024 at 11:49 AM
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    last time I went to a shop of mine, their Snap-On computer would not connect with the taco
    OBD port does pull/clear codes thou
     
  6. Aug 5, 2024 at 11:51 AM
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    Any tests I can do for MAF sensor/distributor?

    I have acquired both(thanks speedy tech)
     
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  7. Aug 5, 2024 at 11:52 AM
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    Can I test the 1month old ECT sensor?
    (Continuity)
     
  8. Aug 5, 2024 at 4:08 PM
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    Unplugged the ECT pigtail
    Kinda started (with finagling)
    Popped P0115 again

    IMG_4411.png
     
  9. Aug 5, 2024 at 4:11 PM
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    Got her running again
    ANY movement of gas pedal or throttle cable make engine shut down

    she’s running now
    Air bubble?
    I dunno

    get her up to temperature and see if I need to add coolant
     
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  10. Aug 5, 2024 at 4:26 PM
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    Taco warmed up
    Throttle responsive

    throughout the 3 day flush process
    The taco had just idled in driveway

    taking for a drive
    Maybe will get “juices flowing “
    I.e coolant

    report back
     
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  11. Aug 5, 2024 at 5:10 PM
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    Came out to the idling truck b4 the drive
    And codes popping
    Same P0115 & P0145 (front O2 that I just RR’d). ????

    cleared both
    Then 15m hard drive
    No issues on the drive

    letting cool down
    Make/eat dinner with kids

    Then will
    -check coolant level
    -see if starts like normal
     
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  12. Aug 5, 2024 at 5:12 PM
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    Dang it. Hope you get it sorted out.
     
  13. Aug 5, 2024 at 5:13 PM
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    ugh
    Part of wrenching/owning old vehicles
    Made my bed.
     
  14. Aug 5, 2024 at 5:16 PM
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    Reckon that p0145 is from where you checked rail pressure? That ECT p0115 gunked up from the flush moving stuff?
     
  15. Aug 5, 2024 at 5:24 PM
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    I got fuel pressure gauge
    Shit man….maybe

    I also bought(for home project) a current detector….to see if current in outlets and wires. took that tool to the distributor, tool beeped everywhere near dizzy


    I’m hoping bubble

    And
    That coolant funnel kit I told you about…..didn’t fit. I’m trying to bleed old school way. I must say, I have only added 1/2 cup of coolant after filling rad/running up to op temperature
    On inclined driveway when done

    I’m totally on the fence if this is just a symptom of this major flush I did or something unrelated thst just started occurring
     
  16. Aug 5, 2024 at 5:44 PM
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    That harbor freight kit worked great. You burping things, squeezing hose? I had to add a good bit after getting up to op temp. Don’t recall exact but it was more than a half cup. Thinking more like quart or two.
     
  17. Aug 5, 2024 at 6:08 PM
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    ^^^right!

    Amazon
    Even after bending correct cap tabs, would not seal with funnel

    yeah squeezed both hoses
    I’m really hoping air bubble
     
  18. Aug 6, 2024 at 11:33 AM
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    Ugh
    No start this morning
    No codes tossed either
    Basically no coolant(2oz’s?) would add to radiator
     
  19. Aug 6, 2024 at 2:21 PM
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    Update (nothing good)

    my CA friend that has 22R and built my RSTi had some time today
    Went through some testing

    unplugged MAF and she started much more easily…tossed MAF code
    And if I touched throttle, truck dies

    now that I can actually start the truck
    -modified coolant bleed funnel even more
    Attached the same
    Jacked up front of the taco as well
    Heat on….30mins idle
    Funnel added another small amt of coolant
    But
    Saw coolant res was way below lvl last I saw it……maybe 16oz I added
    Wrapped it up, shut down/put away Jack and tools

    Truck still warm
    Still de de de de de de
    No start
     
  20. Aug 6, 2024 at 2:23 PM
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