So I went out to my truck today and started it up like normal. I had my hood open and was peeking around and checking a couple things when all of a sudden it just stopped running. I had it running for a couple minutes and was still cold. When it died it didnt bog down or anything but just stopped running. I went to start it back up again but it will not start just cranks and cranks.

What should I check first? Almost seems like its not getting gas but im not sure. How do I check that? I was about to fill up with gas so it was pretty low but the gas light wasnt even on yet.

Any ideas?

 

So I checked for codes and dont have anything.

I jumped the B+ and the FP terminals but didnt hear anything. I checked for voltage and have voltage between those two.

I have no idea what could have caused the truck to die. Im gonna try adding gas and see if that fixes it. Maybe my gas gauge isnt reading correctly?

Anybody?

 

I just retested jumping the B+ and FP terminals and I can hear the fuel pump. If I get next to it I can hear a very high pitch noise coming from it. Is this normal?

 

Put a few gallons of fuel in it and give it a try. It may be your gas gauge is not accurate.

 

Just added a couple gallons of gas and the same thing happens.

When I turn the key to on I can hear clicking near the glove box which I believe is normal.

What else can I try to start ruling stuff out? Im gonna try pulling the EFI fuse for a bit and see if that helps

 

are you getting spark? How many miles? compression? fuel to the cylinders? Try spraying some starting fluid in there and see if it kicks.

 

Ill have to check when I get home. 289k miles. I can smell gas from the exhaust so I assume its getting fuel.

Just doesnt make any sense though it was running just fine for a couple minutes then just died all of a sudden

 

EFI or another fuse pop? Could the timing belt have broke?

 

I checked all the fuses under the hood and under the dash.

I replaced the timing belt when I did the head gasket probably less than 8000 miles ago but I guess it could be a possibility

 

Check for spark.

 

So I checked for spark and didnt get anything.

What could cause no spark? A bad distributor, ignitor or coil?

 

Yes, yes, and yes. Time to break out your volt meter and start the diagnostics:
http://www.ncttora.com/fsm/1990-1995...e/onvehicl.pdf

 

Just the info I was looking for. Time to go troubleshoot

 

Spark, fuel and compression. The motor will run. Check for spark at the plugs, then at the coil. This will help narrow your focus to the primary or secondary ignition system

 

Alright so I just got back inside. I have to wait for my girlfriend to get ready for work so I can check spark.

I tested the resistance on the distributor, primary coil and secondary coil. Everything looked good except when I tested the secondary coil the manual said to be in spec it should be between 9.0k - 15.4k. When I tested mine it said 3.423 does that mean its bad?

I also tested the main relay. When I test it I do not have continuity between 1 and 2 which I should. http://personal.utulsa.edu/~nathan-b...95efimainr.pdf

Should I try replacing both of those? I will check for spark here in a bit

 

from the sounds of what happened... I would also check your ground wires. I am gonna guess that your coil isn't firing. I know that picknpull sells around here for 17.99 coil and ignitor combo. Just make sure your match the v6 or 4 cylinder motor.

I got money that the coil failed personally.... 5 peso's

 

Yeah im gonna check for spark one last time then probably run to the wrecking yard down the street and see what they got. Maybe they will have the relay too

 

I would replace the EFI relay, and go from there. Check the ground wire that goes to the drivers side of the engine from the Ignitor area.

 

I will also check on the timing belt too. So to check to see if my timing belt is still working I take the cap off of the distributor and make sure the metal thing is spinning. If its not its my timing belt. Is this correct?

 

Yeah I was gonna pull one off at the wrecking yard. If they dont have one does autozone sell them? Toyota wanted $32 just for a relay