Notices
86-95 Trucks & 4Runners 2nd/3rd gen pickups, and 1st/2nd gen 4Runners with IFS
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: DashLynx

86 4 runner starting problem.

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 11-11-2013, 09:58 AM
  #1  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
bigswervin69's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
86 4 runner starting problem.

Hey everyone. I just picked up a nice 86 4runner 2 weeks ago with a 22re. Now i am having some starting problems and I hope someone can help me get this thing sorted out. Yesterday I went to start it and it fired right up, idled for a few seconds then died. When I tried to restart it nothing happened. It wont even make any kinda click, sound or try to turn over. I pulled the started and had that checked its good, The battery is good, the starter is getting 12 volts of power to it. What is the deal? Anyone have the same problem? Thanks for the help!
Old 11-11-2013, 10:00 AM
  #2  
Registered User
iTrader: (1)
 
woodyth's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 255
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Not if it fired and ran, bad Idea

Last edited by woodyth; 11-11-2013 at 10:02 AM.
Old 11-11-2013, 05:25 PM
  #3  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
bigswervin69's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
bump. anyone ?
Old 11-11-2013, 07:36 PM
  #4  
Registered User
 
RAD4Runner's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 7,080
Received 663 Likes on 455 Posts
Originally Posted by woodyth
Not if it fired and ran, bad Idea
???

Originally Posted by bigswervin69
bump. anyone ?
First things first. Get a multi-meter.
Check simple things first.
Checked your connections to battery and ground thoroughly?
Had your battery load-tested? How do you know that 12V got to starter? The thick red wire would have 12V on it but it does not get to starter motor unless starter solenoid clicks and closes its contacts.
Even if you have 12V, your battery voltage would drop once loaded, if it's no good.
Anything else has power? Headlights? Stereo?

Quick check if your fuel system is working... Have someone put ignition ins "Start" position and listen and feel if fuel pump runs.

Then go back to checking power and cranking system If you want to understand how cranking system works, pls see my signature. Cranking Schematic's there, too.

Last edited by RAD4Runner; 11-11-2013 at 08:42 PM.
Old 11-11-2013, 07:58 PM
  #5  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
bigswervin69's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
yea, I have all the other systems working. Headlights, radio ect.

When I turn the ignition there is zero noise or action whatsoever. No clicks at all.

Last edited by bigswervin69; 11-11-2013 at 08:03 PM.
Old 11-11-2013, 08:44 PM
  #6  
Registered User
 
RAD4Runner's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 7,080
Received 663 Likes on 455 Posts
Manual?

Originally Posted by bigswervin69
yea, I have all the other systems working. Headlights, radio ect.
When I turn the ignition there is zero noise or action whatsoever. No clicks at all.
OK.
Please see above post, and we'll go from there.
Old 11-11-2013, 09:11 PM
  #7  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
bigswervin69's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Its an automatic
Old 11-15-2013, 10:29 AM
  #8  
Registered User
 
onestar's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by bigswervin69
Its an automatic
I suspect the neutral/park safety switch. Make sure the gear shift is fully pushed forward into park and see if that makes a difference next time it happens. You may have to turn the switch on to acc and take the shifter back and firm put into park.
Old 11-18-2013, 09:40 AM
  #9  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
bigswervin69's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by onestar
I suspect the neutral/park safety switch. Make sure the gear shift is fully pushed forward into park and see if that makes a difference next time it happens. You may have to turn the switch on to acc and take the shifter back and firm put into park.
Bingo! I have to strongly push & hold the shifter forward in order for it to start. What can i replace to fix this annoying problem?
Old 11-18-2013, 10:34 AM
  #10  
Registered User
 
RAD4Runner's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 7,080
Received 663 Likes on 455 Posts
Originally Posted by onestar
I suspect the neutral/park safety switch.
Originally Posted by bigswervin69
Bingo! I have to strongly push & hold the shifter forward in order for it to start. What can i replace to fix this annoying problem?
the neutral/park safety switch =D

or see if it can be adjust it so you would not "have to strongly push & hold the shifter forward in order for it to start"
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Crazychris1871
86-95 Trucks & 4Runners
15
06-27-2016 10:38 AM
91toybeater
Other Makes Cars/Trucks
2
12-27-2015 07:46 PM
noahstancik
86-95 Trucks & 4Runners
19
07-10-2015 11:18 AM
stunner_runner
95.5-2004 Tacomas & 96-2002 4Runners
4
06-17-2015 05:35 PM



Quick Reply: 86 4 runner starting problem.



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 12:15 PM.