I have a 88 4runner with a 22re that's been having problems starting. The engines not turning over. The battery and starter are good. I hear the ecu click everytime I turn the key. When it does drive, it runs fine. Once in a while the check engine light comes on for about 3-5 seconds when I do drive it. I'm thinking some kind of sensor is going bad, but what would cause it to not start?

 

I have a 88' 4runner with a 22re. The engine isn't turning over once in a while. The battery is new and starter is new. The connection to the starter is tight. The ecu is clicking when I turn the key. When it drives it runs fine, but once in a while the check engine light comes on for about 3-5 seconds. I'm thinking that a sensor is going bad, but why would the truck not start?

 

A problem well-stated is problem almost-solved.
Define "Start"; Starter motor tuning the engine, OR engine going "VROOM!!"
Exactly what pat of the ECU clicks? If you could not identify/localize the part that's right in front of you, neither can we who may be thousands of miles away.
What engine? Number of cylinders? Transmission?

 

˟˟˟˟ing wise ass, y dont u read. It says not turning over. If ur not going to be helpful ˟˟˟˟

 

Ah, yes. Always a good way to get others to help you.

If the starter is "good," then it obviously isn't getting power. Most likely on the solenoid lead.

Unfortunately, RAD4Runner knows more than anyone I know about the idiosyncrasies of the early-model ign-relay-solenoid circuit. And you might have burned that bridge.

 

Thnx scope for being an adult, I'm thinking maybe a bad ground. About to check and clean the ground surfaces. I'll look into the solenoid too, but I'm pretty sure it's good.

 

Don't worry, I'm a good sport. Just wanna make a point.
"Turning over" and "starting" always have mixed meanings. See the number of posts where people wanting to help had to ask what O.P. meant by turning over or starting.
"Combustion" is more descriptive. It means there is air, fuel, spark, fuel gets ignited and and engine sounds like "VROOM!".

 

Thnx scope for being an adult, I'm thinking maybe a bad ground. About to check and clean the ground surfaces. I'll look into the solenoid too, but I'm pretty sure it's good.

 

Here:
Oops

 

Ray, The Consummate Gentleman.

 

https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/1988-4runner-cranks-but-wont-start.564917/

Link might point you in a possible direction. Think, ignition, fuel, and spark...

There's a bunch of threads and members who have had similar problems.

 

Search here for threads regarding the starter relay.

 

ray is a better person than i am. much more tolerant of ignorance and stupidity as demonstrated by the OP. fwiw, the ecu does not click, ever.

 

Ray's questions are on point and relevant to helping people with their problems. If someone is asking for help via the inter/web/nets the more precise/specific info we have the better.


​​​​​​​YES to both

 

Lot of threads lately with the words no start in them. I think it would clear things up if the OP described the condition a little bit better, the phrase "engine isn't turning over once in a while" always confuses me because to some people not turning over means the engine is cranking, starter is engaged, but engine is not running which implies fuel, air, or spark problem, but I'm a more literal kind of person. To me, not turning over means exactly that, engine does not spin, which implies a starter or starter circuit problem.

I think L5wolvesf also interpreted it the same as me, but 75w90mantraN interpreted it the other way.

 

Just saw this post, the OP posted another thread in the Newbie area on same topic, and I had same question as Ray. Ray you are a good sport.

To the OP, I don't think Ray was being rude, to some people (me included), the phrase "not turning over" is just not clear.

 

Yes, being specific as possible helps a lot.

It would be helpful if there was a 'required reading' thread about posting problems as specifically as possible.

Yeah, given the year of the truck and the symptom I figured starter relay.

 

Yes, there have been quite a few NEW no start threads these past summer months, like its been going around like a cold, it seems.

A search online yields a lot of info. But YT doesn't seem to be among the most common...I myself have to search again within the site itself to find the jewels.

Hopefully we can all help them out. Just gotta help us help you.

 

The OP already started a thread on this matter and didn't like what was said.
With alot of expletives and being butt hurt he started a new one.

 

Oh no, oh hell no. Not cool.

Well best of luck OP. Sure you'll get the help you need.