2002 Toyota Pickup Why?

2002 TOYOTA PICKUP
115,869 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CHICO23
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I have a 02 Toyota Tacoma Double cab. I brought the truck 4 years ago from the huricane karina in louisanna, the truck was flooded complete, i changed the piston ring,and cleaning the heads. And started then one day i didn't want to start and it took a while for it to start, when its hot it starts right alway but when cold it does not start what is it please help
Mar 20, 2008 at 11:01 AM
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You need to test it when the problem is happening. Fuel pressure should be checked and spark should be checked for a start. Something is going to be out of spec and give a clue.

There may be a case of a coolant temp sensor that is giving bad data to the PCM causing too rich of a condition.

Checking for codes in the history may be helpful.
Mar 20, 2008 at 11:07 AM
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