Shut off at a stop sign, the engine cranks but does not start?

1999 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
300,000 MILES • 3.4L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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NONSTOP
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Engine turns over but won’t fire up? I swapped out the crankshaft positioning sensor, but my car is still just cranking but not starting. It turns over just fine, but it will not start. I thought it might be the crankshaft sensor because I wasn’t getting any movement on my RPM gauge but now that I swapped it I’m still not getting movement on the RPM gauge, would you know if the camshaft sensor would keep my car from starting? It’s strange. I was just driving home came to a stop at a red light. It shut off and it hasn’t started since I pulled the fuel line off past the fuel filter and it seems to work fine when I crank the car over it has very strong pressure, I pulled out one of the plugs and grounded it and it seems to have spark. I just don’t understand what else it could be any possible way you can help me figure it out.
May 12, 2024 at 7:38 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

If you aren't seeing an RPM signal, that is usually an indication of the crank sensor, but you already replaced it.

In this case, the first thing I need you to do is confirm there is no spark at the plugs. Take a look at this link, it explains how to check for spark:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-for-ignition-spark

Let me know. Also, if you do have spark, check if the engine starts if you use starting fluid. If it does and then stalls, it is likely a fuel issue.

Let me know.

Joe
May 12, 2024 at 11:51 AM
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STRAILER
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Also, we should check compression, if you could upload a short video of the engine cranking over it would help us see if the engine is hurt or not.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-engine-compression


Please go over this guide and get back to us.
May 12, 2024 at 12:18 PM
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