toyota scion wont start

2006 TOYOTA
42,000 MILES • 4 CYL • MANUAL
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KELLY KOOMLEK
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hi. i was driving my 2006 toyota scion tc. i smelled something pulled over and smoke was everywhere. my radiator cap blew off. got it started took it down the street. next day i see oil all the way to my muffler. doesnt look like a piston shot through the block. it acts like it wants to start but like no fuel is getting to it. put oil in, no leak.
Jul 26, 2011 at 7:28 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Won't start but cranks over-

Do below to determine if its a fuel or spark problem

Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine at least 3/16 away from ground -have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem,Do you hear the fuel pump come On when you turn key on? If not check fuel pump fuse and fuel pump relay if so, check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs,coil's resistances,distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it
Jul 26, 2011 at 7:48 PM
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