Engine won't start

Tiny
CHAUMONT
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  • 2001 TOYOTA TUNDRA
  • 250,000 MILES
The truck has been running great no problems at all. I filled the tank drove home. The next morning the starter is working but no engine fire. It seems it isn't getting gas. I sprayed starter fluid in the air intake and got the engine to turn over. Replaced the fuel filter no change. What could cause such a immediate drastic change like this. ? Thanks
Saturday, September 14th, 2013 AT 4:20 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hello,

It sounds like you have a fuel pump that has gone out but to be asure here is a guide to help us get started

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

Follow this step by step video to change the pump out with diagrams below to show you how on your car.

https://youtu.be/h_VHxBmecj8

Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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Saturday, September 14th, 2013 AT 6:15 PM
Tiny
TURBOJAY
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Thank you for this post I had this problem and had to get a new fuel pump for $143.00 all fixed!
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Thursday, March 7th, 2019 AT 11:15 AM
Tiny
MATTKRIG
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I have had no problem with my truck in two years _ but I just went out to statrt it up and I got a rapid clicking but no engine start - I tried to jump it but it has plenty of juice. Is it the starter or something else?
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Thursday, March 7th, 2019 AT 11:16 AM (Merged)
Tiny
MHPAUTOS
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HI there,

I would be getting the starter checked out first.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Thursday, March 7th, 2019 AT 11:16 AM (Merged)
Tiny
ZACH LEWIS
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  • 4.7L
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It will turn over, but it will not fire. I do not know if it is getting fuel or spark.
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Thursday, March 7th, 2019 AT 11:16 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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First thing is to check for fuel and spark then check fuses under hood. As your question does not have nay other symptoms. try a security system reset it may be that. See link.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-reset-a-security-system
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Thursday, March 7th, 2019 AT 11:16 AM (Merged)
Tiny
SKIDOOBN
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2000 Toyota Tundra

truck wont start
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Thursday, March 7th, 2019 AT 11:16 AM (Merged)
Tiny
CARADIODOC
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WAY too much information. Have you tried turning the ignition switch? Does the starter spin the engine? Are the headlight / interior lights dim or bright? Do they go out when trying to start the engine? You have to provide some details.
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Thursday, March 7th, 2019 AT 11:16 AM (Merged)
Tiny
SKIDOOBN
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The truck turns over, getting gas just wont fire
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Thursday, March 7th, 2019 AT 11:16 AM (Merged)
Tiny
CARADIODOC
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First check for spark. How are you determining there is fuel? Pressure in the fuel rail? Are the injectors firing? Are the spark plugs wet? If yes to all those, and you have spark, camshaft timing will need to be checked.

Caradiodoc
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Thursday, March 7th, 2019 AT 11:16 AM (Merged)
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PHILIPSLATIN
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When I am driving and come to a stop, like red light, it stalls out. Truck restarts, but then stalls out again when I come to a stop. Now. After starting truck and put it in reverse, it stalls out. No problem restarting, but cannot put it in gear without it stalling.
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Thursday, March 7th, 2019 AT 11:16 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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This is IAC (idle air control) you can do a idle air control with a throttle body cleaning and you are good to go. If it doesn't resolve the issue you will need a IAC.
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Thursday, March 7th, 2019 AT 11:16 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Clean the iac if no good I feel it will be faulty.
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Thursday, March 7th, 2019 AT 11:16 AM (Merged)

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