1990 Toyota Pickup does not start

1990 TOYOTA PICKUP
23,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 4WD • MANUAL
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TARASTOTT
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my truck starts and I drive it to work and I drive it home and if i go to start it 15 or 30 minutes later, it wont turn over. the interior lights come on and the radio but the engine will not start. after it sits for about an hour or two it starts.
Sep 22, 2010 at 5:32 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Pick your symptoms:

**Cranks but no start condition:

Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine at least 3/16 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,distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it.


**No crank at all/nothing/nada when key is engage to starting position

Could be the starter, starter relay, clutch switch/park and neutral switch/transmission position switch and ignition switch assuming the battery and connections are good. Note:If it doesn't apply disregard.
Sep 22, 2010 at 6:34 PM
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