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1986 Toyota Camry Will not start

Tiny
TOM ST
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  • 1986 TOYOTA CAMRY
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 145,000 MILES
I have renewed cap, rotor, wires, checked resistance on primary coil and voltage with ignition switch on at both terminals to ground(12V), checked primary coil positive to high tension and again well within spec, pick up coil - all coil readings are well within the spec given in Haynes repair manual. I had a similar problem about a year ago & replaced the distributor & was OK for last 10 months. When this started about a month ago after a day or two it would start right up then not start after overnight sitting - that was bad as not able to investigate problem, now cranks but not firing at all - only thing I have not replaced is ignitor assembly - any sugestions would be greatly appreciated.
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Sunday, August 2nd, 2009 AT 4:14 PM

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Tiny
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Seems to me that you know how to check the ignition system on this Toy. Bottom line now is the ignitor operational?
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Sunday, August 2nd, 2009 AT 6:54 PM
Tiny
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How do I check the status of the ignitor assy - and if new one needed where can I purchase such?
Its not the small assy located next to the distributor, this is located behind the windshield washer tank.
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Monday, August 3rd, 2009 AT 5:58 AM
Tiny
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Test the ignitor by using the haynes manual or swap with a known good one and see what happens-everything checks out this is the last one. The location of the ignitor is in the haynes book for your yr/model.
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Monday, August 3rd, 2009 AT 3:02 PM
Tiny
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Its down to the ignitor so Where can I buy quality used parts, ignitor module for this Camry - need to order today! How do I tell weather Canada or USA model? Thanks for your efforts
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Tuesday, August 4th, 2009 AT 5:07 AM
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Give them the vehicle identification numbers ( VIN )
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Tuesday, August 4th, 2009 AT 10:30 AM
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Replaced the igniter - car started and ran well - shut it off and could not restart - just cranks over - at this point am totally lost!
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Wednesday, August 19th, 2009 AT 10:39 AM
Tiny
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Do you have spark? If so check fuel pressure
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Wednesday, August 19th, 2009 AT 4:44 PM

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