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4runner starting issues

Discussion in '1st Gen 4Runners (1984-1989)' started by newtorunners, Mar 4, 2016.

  1. Mar 4, 2016 at 10:31 AM
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    newtorunners

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    So here is my problem. My 4runner is having starting issues. Some times it will not start with the starter. The motor cranks and I can smell fuel if I crank on it for for 10 seconds or more. I can bump start it real easy 5 mph and will run fine but likes to ide high around 1300rpms when I push in the clutch but I can kick the throttle and it will drop down to 850rmps untell i give it gas again. The starting issue happens more when it is cold but will still happen if hot. The motor is a 22re
     
    newtorunners, Mar 4, 2016
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  2. Mar 4, 2016 at 10:41 AM
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    T-Rex266

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    Only reason why ill suggest this is because you mentioned cold weather. This may be dumb, but have you tested the battery? Have enough cranking amps for cold weather?
     
    T-Rex266, Mar 4, 2016
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  3. Mar 4, 2016 at 10:50 AM
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    newtorunners

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    Yep I've check the battery to make sure it is still good which it is has 750 cca and 600ca. Plus it will start some times in the cold with the starter and when it does it's with ease there's no sluggishness to the starter at all
     
    newtorunners, Mar 4, 2016
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  4. Mar 20, 2016 at 9:15 AM
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    newtorunners

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    newtorunners [OP] New Member

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    im still having this issue have changed batteries now using a new optima red top battery. i checked the spark and it does not get any spark when my starting problem is happening but once i roll start it (every easy to roll start) i have spark after killing out the 4runner. the problem is very intermittent. it will go days of starting fine then no start then go back to starting fine for days again then there are times it will do it to me every other time i try to start it. If i use a battery charger on 50a start up it will start the 4runner.
     
    newtorunners, Mar 20, 2016
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