I was driving my 94 4runner today, and it just quit. I know it has gas. I took off the air cleaner hose and gave it a shot of starting fluid and it still dosen't turn over. I checked fuses under my dash all are good. Its a 3.0 liter and i don't have a cluse. Any help would be much appreciated.

 

So by "doesn't turn over" you mean it cranks but won't start? Or do you mean that the key turned doesn't do anything?

 

x2. does it have spark?

 

Toyota's don't quit. they take naps.

 

I don't know how to test for spark. I would imagine that's the problem. I have petro in it. I've been reading and it seems it's some type of relay, perhaps?

 

How many miles on it? The reason I ask if it cranks but won't start, is that is a much different troubleshooting tree than not cranking at all

 

Carl, it cranks fine. Not turning over any faster like I broke the timing chain. I was going along fine and it just quit. I dropped into 4th gear and it fired back up again, but when I tried to give it gas there was no response. I put it in 3rd and popped the clutch again and I fired back up, but there was no response again when I pushed the accelerator. Got it to the side of the road and it would crank but wouldn't start, had a friend tow me back home.

 

K. I'd start checking coil, distributor, and ignition. To check spark pull a plug wire and stick a random plug in it, ground to block, and have someone crank. Or grab a spark tester from auto parts store n follow directions. Probably wouldn't hurt to pull dist cap, and check the rotor turns while cranking.

 

Hi gang, I replaced the coil, fired right up.
Love a Yota! thanks for all your great advice, it was greatly appreciated!