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starting problem

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by sypher651, Mar 13, 2016.

  1. Mar 13, 2016 at 8:26 PM
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    sypher651

    sypher651 [OP] Nothin' but trail lovin'!!

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    So I am having a semi frequent, more on the frequent side now, problem. When my truck is cold it starts fine, but when I go to start it hot, it sometimes has trouble starting. Now it doesn't sound like the starter, It wants to start, but struggles. Any ideas? Wish I could record the sound and upload it.
     
  2. Mar 14, 2016 at 9:47 AM
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    Does the starter motor turn over when it wants to start? Or does it turn the engine slowly? Or does it grind when you try to start it? Need a bit more info. Exactly what kind of trouble are you having?
     
  3. Mar 28, 2016 at 5:57 PM
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    sorry it took so long. It makes a sound similar to the battery dying, but that is only on a hot start. Everything is fine with the batter I have had it tested. I should also say that probably 60% of the time on a hot start it is fine. I have also been thrown suggestions about it being a relay.
     
  4. Mar 28, 2016 at 6:02 PM
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    You have bad injectors. The hard, hot start is the smoking gun.
     
  5. Mar 28, 2016 at 6:06 PM
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    So be honest if I were to watch a few movies on youtube could this be done by me or should I have this done my a mechanic?
     
  6. Mar 28, 2016 at 6:30 PM
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    You can do it. I got faith in you.
     
  7. Mar 28, 2016 at 6:32 PM
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    There are more than one cause of a hard warm start. Start diagnosing before you throw parts at it.
     
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  8. Mar 28, 2016 at 6:35 PM
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    Well it doesn't sound like the started because you can hear it wants to turn over. should I just go have it tested with a volt meter. I am not sure who has one would autozone do that kinda thing?
     

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