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Old 11-08-2011, 05:12 AM
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Cranks great, starts great, runs 10-20 seconds, then dies.....

Like the title says, I've got a starting and/or staying running issue with my '85 Toyota 4runner.

Cranks and starts great, barely touch the button and it's running strong. Runs about 10-20 seconds, then starts to peter out, then dies. Cranks great, get a pop every once in a while, but won't stay lit.

If I let it sit for several hours, same deal, starts, runs, then dies.

I replaced the fuel pump about a year or so ago and the tank is full of gas since the vehicle mostly sits and doesn't get run much.

I haven't spent a whole lot of time on it yet, but I have checked the fuses under the driver's kick panel and they are all good.

Any ideas? I'd appreciate it.

Thanks,
Old 11-08-2011, 07:53 AM
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See if there are any stored trouble codes in the ECU:
- http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTri...CheckConnector

And give the fuel pump test jumper a try:
- http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTri...shtml#FuelPump

Could be you are either running off the cold start injector or perhaps the fuel pump is not staying on and the pressure is dropping off.
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Mak sure that your air flow meter is pluged in and working.
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x2 on the air flow meter
Old 11-08-2011, 01:53 PM
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Good stuff, thanks!

4Crawler, I've gotten a lot of good info from your site over the years, I appreciate the info!

Thanks,
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