Why does my Toyota 4Runner crank but not start?

Why does my Toyota 4Runner crank but not start?

After the timing belt was replaced the truck would crank but would not start. After months of them trying to fix the problem by replacing unnecessary parts, they brought the truck to my shop. I figured the problem out in about 20 minutes. I hope you enjoy the video! please like, comment and subscribe to the channel! Loading…

What kind of engine does a Toyota 4 Runner have?

Today at the shop we had a 2000 Toyota 4 runner with a V6 3.4 engine. The truck ran just fine before the previous repair shop had replaced the timing belt. After the timing belt was replaced the truck would crank but would not start. After months of them trying to fix the problem by replacing unnecessary parts, they brought the truck to my shop.

Is the engine cranks but no start a problem?

Engine cranks, but no start! Discussion in ‘ 3rd Gen 4Runners (1996-2002) ‘ started by ZO4, Jun 28, 2018 . My 4Runner last week was working just fine, able to crank and start up with not a problem. As of recently, it has become parked because it doesn’t want to fire right up.

What to do if your Toyota won’t start?

Battery – If the connections on your battery become corroded, there is no longer a connection to the rest of the car. This can keep you from starting. Clean the posts and try to start the car. Additionally, the battery may be dead. Take a battery tester and test the cranking amps to see if they are weak.

How does the cold start injector work on a Toyota?

The cold start injector most certainly works at temperatures above 32deg. The cold start injector time switch provides a ground circuit for the injector that allows the injector to spray fuel during cranking to help start the engine. The time it allows the fuel to spray is based on what the temperature is.

Why does my Toyota Prius not start up?

If you get no lights and your battery is working, the ignition switch could be to blame. If you get dash lights, then turn the key to start to see if the lights go out on the dash. If the lights go out, your ignition switch is okay. Starter Connection – Corrosion on the starter can keep the car from starting.

Why does my car not start when I Turn on the car?

Cold Start Valve – If the engine is cold and the cold start valve is bad, it can keep your car from starting. Flywheel or Ring Gear – Worn teeth on these gears can keep your car from starting. They will screech when they are engaged. ECU or MAF – Your car’s computer may be bad.

Why does my Toyota Prius keep hard starting?

Well, after doing a lot of thinking i finally figured out my OUT OF THE BLUE HARD STARTING. It was my Fuel Pressure Regulator. At first i thought it was my ignition coil because the hard starting was intermittent and i ran a test on it and the Primary Resistance was way off spec, but the Secondary Resistance was spot on.

Where is the STJ pin on a 1987 Toyota 4Runner?

Owners of 1987’s, when you get a chance, pls check is you have a wire connected to STJ pin of your ECU and let us know what color. UNFORTUNATELY, THIS IS MISSING THE MOST CRITICAL SPEC: RESISTANCE BETWEEN STJ AND GROUND.

What’s the low idle on a Toyota 4Runner?

My High Idle CURED!!! Ok people, so after many months of frustration and pulling my hair out, I finally got to the bottom of my high idle problem. Just to recap, my rig would idle at 1700 ish even after it was up to temperature.

Why do I have to Reset my ECU on my Toyota 4Runner?

The Toyota 4Runner, Tacoma, and Tundra are equipped with an internal computer. The computer saves your driving habits overtime. Reseting the ECU allows you to clear all the data and start fresh. A lot of times when you upgrade certain components, you will have to reset the ECU before you can see a difference in performance.

What kind of computer does a Toyota 4Runner have?

This article applies to the Toyota 4Runner, Tacoma, and Tundra (2000-present). The Toyota 4Runner, Tacoma, and Tundra are equipped with an internal computer. The computer saves your driving habits overtime. Reseting the ECU allows you to clear all the data and start fresh.

What should I do if my car won’t idle?

Step 8: Press the accelerator pedal to the floor and count for 10 seconds and then release the pedal for 10 seconds. Do this 2 times Step 9: Quickly press the accelerator pedal to the floor and then release three times. Step 10: Start the engine. If it does not idle correctly after this procedure, you will need to clean the throttle body.

Why does my Honda engine not rev up?

EASY FIX ON HONDA AND ACURA VEHICLES. – YouTube ENGINE WILL NOT REV UP PAST 2000 RPM ? EASY FIX ON HONDA AND ACURA VEHICLES. If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device.

What to do if your fuel pump won’t start?

Use a circuit tester to check all the electrical connections to the fuel pump. Turn the key to ON. If you see a current, then it is not the pump. If there is no current, check the fuse.

What are the symptoms of a bad ignition switch on a 4Runner?

These include stalling issues, not starting, and no power to the radio or accessories. The 4Runner’s ignition switch is not what your key goes into. That is called the lock cylinder.

Why is my Toyota Prius not starting properly?

At first i thought it was my ignition coil because the hard starting was intermittent and i ran a test on it and the Primary Resistance was way off spec, but the Secondary Resistance was spot on. So beings that it was out of spec i would replace it anyway even if it wasn’t the cause of the problem.

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