The engine will not crank?

2006 TOYOTA CAMRY
250,000 MILES • V6 • AUTOMATIC
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LSTYS
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Help, my car will not turn over at all. My battery is good, and my alternator tested good.
The ground wires seem fine.
Sep 3, 2024 at 7:48 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Do you mean the starter won't engage and turn the engine, or does it engage and the engine refuses to run?

If the starter does nothing, there are fuses and a relay that will need to be checked, but I need to know if this has a 3.0L or a 3.3L v6 to access the correct wiring schematics. Let me know which you have. Also, here is a link you may find helpful. Take a look through it and let me know if it helps.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/starter-not-working-repair

Let me know.

Joe
Sep 3, 2024 at 12:55 PM
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LSTYS
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The car will not turn on/ start. ( We were driving fine, on and off all day. I parked it, we came out 25 minutes later and it would not start. 10 mins. later it started. I drove it directly to an auto store. They told me to turn engine off and when I tried to start i, not 3 minutes later, it would not start up. Been down ever since).
Sep 4, 2024 at 9:00 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

If the starter is working, try this. See if it will start if you use starting fluid. If it starts or tries to start and then stalls, chances are we have a fuel related issue.

If there is no change, I need you to check for spark at the spark plugs.

Here is a link that explains how to check:

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

Let me know what you find.

Take care,

Joe
Sep 4, 2024 at 1:11 PM
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