1993 Toyota 4Runner won't start when hot

1993 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
120,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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RSUCACIU
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Engine will start when cold but when it warms up it tries to start but won't.
Feb 13, 2010 at 1:44 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Don't wait for it to cool down and restart-do below immediately when hot to determine if its fuel or spark related issue and comeback with some results.

Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine atleast 3/16 in away from ground have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, 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,cap and rotor /distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, ECM,Ignitor camshaft and crankshaft sensors and computer. Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it
Feb 13, 2010 at 3:19 PM
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