87TurboYota

haha sorry i had to get your attention some how. but my toyota wouldn't start and starter is doing it's job. i first checked the fuel pump by sticking a wire in Fp and B+ and i could hear it so that's ruled out. Then i took a spark plug whire out and there was no spark. So I then i firgured it's either the distributor or the coil so i check the coil and it seemed alright then i check the distributor by checking the volts and it checked out so now I'm thinking it may be the ignitor(on the coil).. Any thoughts on the matter?

Yota4runner

Is it making any sounds when you turn the key?

87TurboYota

Yea, it makes a noise it sounds like it's going to start but it won't.

slyang1012

u have gas in ur rig?.. my dads mountaineer did the same thing.. tried to start it and it sounds like its about to start.. but never does... then i looked at the fuel and it was on empty... hope this helps!

87TurboYota

well it had a quarter tank in it the gas guage says.. that was my first concern to be honest but then I thought it couldn't be that.. it is kinda sitting on a hill.. where is the gas pull from the front on the back of the tank?

87TurboYota

Hold on forget what I just said. Cause I know it's not getting any spark. So I believe the answer to my problem is related to that. But I would still like to know where it draws from the gas tank.

the_supernerd

It could be the ignitor. If the coil is good but no spark is coming from it, then it will most likely be the ignitor. Look at a wiring diagram and start testing with a multimeter or a test light. If you do not have a manual, then go to www.autozone.com to find the wiring diagram.

87TurboYota

Yea I have Haynes and I have the really nice big manuals from the dealer. Yea I suspect it is the ignitor as well thanks.. I'll check the wiring and use a voltmeter to check it out.