Will not start

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KIMBERLY MURRAY
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  • 1995 TOYOTA TERCEL
  • 1.5L
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 120,000 MILES
My car is getting spark and gas but will not start. Prior to this it was running rough when I came to a stop and would shut off when trying to take off.
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Monday, January 14th, 2019 AT 6:16 PM (Merged)
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HMAC300
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Scan for codes and check fuel pressure with a gauge auto parts rent it. See link.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator
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CCONRAD938
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  • 1992 TOYOTA TERCEL
  • 4 CYL
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  • 186,500 MILES
I replaced my thermostat due to heater not working. It started working after that. Next day drove 15 miles and car started choking or engine cut out 3 times on freeway I pulled off 4 exit and it died. Would not restart had to tow it home now it won start just tuns over. We checkied the plugs and there is alot of oil on them. The car still has compression fro the cylinder. When we checked by removing a plug and trying to start the car.
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RASMATAZ
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Remove the distributor cap and have helper crank engine over is the ignition rotor turning? We start here.
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JIMMY E MOORE
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  • 1993 TOYOTA TERCEL
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  • 2WD
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The car will not start when its cold sometimes if you crank for a long time it trys. When the temp gets to 50s or more start up real good.I replaced the igniter and its still the same.
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Monday, January 14th, 2019 AT 6:16 PM (Merged)
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RASMATAZ
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Inpsect and test the coolant temperature sensor and also check the fuel pressure then comeback with the pressure readings so that we can move on to other areas.

The car will not start when its cold sometimes, try doing below

Get a carb cleaner and spray into the carb or the throttle body on an EFI. Did it start and die? If not disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine -have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel problem, check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light.

If both fuel and spark is present-check the valve and ignition timing, this will lead you to problems with compression and valves opening and closing at the wrong time
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MERLIN 39
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  • 1997 TOYOTA TERCEL
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Sometimes the car wont start. It turns over but wont start, turn off key and wait a few then it is fine. Or starts just fine then dies a couple minutes later. I have to turn off the key and put into neutral if driving then turn key back on to start. It does not hesitate it dies like a switch is turned off. Worse when hot outside. When it is hot it may take several minutes to start, just the starter nothing in the engine catching and trying to start, then all of a sudden it is like a switch is turned on and it starts.
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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When it doesn't start, you need to check fuel pump pressure and if there is spark to the engine. One will most likely be missing. Then you will know which circuit to focus on.
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PATSAUER
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  • 1983 TOYOTA TERCEL
  • 4 CYL
  • 4WD
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  • 190,000 MILES
My 83 Toyota Tercel won't start after sitting for a couple months in the rain. I have fuel and spark, turns over fine. Replaced spark plugs and even tried starting fluid and gas in the carb. Checked rotor and cap, both seem fine. Have fuel to the carb with plenty of pressure, but it won't fire at all. Thanks.
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JNOVACK
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You need 3 things for an engine to run fuel, spark, and commpression you say you have fuel and spark now you need to check the commpression and please let me know what you get
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Monday, January 14th, 2019 AT 6:16 PM (Merged)
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Unfortunately I don't have a way to compression test it, but if you think thats the most likely I guess I'll try to find a tester. Thank you.
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JNOVACK
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Most parts stores offer loaner tools you can get from there and then let me know when you get it and I will talk you though how to test
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RHMC
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  • 1994 TOYOTA TERCEL
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The 1994 Toyota Tercel DX won't start. The problem last time was the distributor and installed new one. I smelled something like burning but not consistent when driving. Car drove great. I didn't use it for a week and When I started it nothing happened except the lights turned on. I jumped the car and it started and I let it run for 5 minutes. But I tried it another day and nothing again. It has new battery, spark plugs and plug wiring. Could it be a defective distributor?
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Monday, January 14th, 2019 AT 6:16 PM (Merged)
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Is the starter turning the engine over or is it dead? If it is turning the engine, have you checked fuel pump pressure and have you checked to see if there is spark to the plugs?
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Monday, January 14th, 2019 AT 6:16 PM (Merged)
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HONDATECH1983
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Sounds like you might have a faulty starter. The next time it doesn't start have someone hold the key over in the ignition switch like they're trying to start the car while you firmly tap on the started with a hammer or extension. If the engine starts when you tap the starter, you'll need a starter. The starter contacts are probably worn causing intermittent starting issues.
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