Hey there H8'ers,
Here's a synopsis of where I am in my many weeks (listed from recent past-present) of troubleshooting;
1. No start, no turnover, noticed corrosion on one of the fuses to the battery terminal, cut it back and crimped new hardware, started.
2. No start, no turnover, no audible click, positive terminal had been a little loose, tightened terminal/charged/no jump.
***Starter was replaced last year, twice actually. I had a no start, replaced the starter, no start, replaced the Ignition Switch (so at least I know it shouldn't be that right now), no start, circled back and exchanged the POS refurbished starter, installed and started.***
Fast-forward back to present, I had warranty on that starter still, exchanged and installed it, started.
3. No start, positive terminal was toast from it jumping being loose, replaced it and started.
4. No start, no turnover, audible click, FML, no jump, ordered an alternator. Next morning, jump and start.
5. Tested alternator by running the truck and removing the negative terminal, still ran, figured I needed a new battery w/ higher cold crank amps.
6. ***truck overheated, please see my other posting*** Not pertinent to this issue, just for transparency in WTF I have been going through***
7. No start, no turnover, audible click. New battery w/ 810 CCA (last one was 700 CCA). No start. Frustrated AF, noticed lots of build up in the alternator connector and starter connector, disconnected terminal and removed starter to get tested and pick up electrical cleaner and ratchet set since all I've been working with is some metric wrenches (starter was good). Cleaned connections, put terminal and starter back on, no start. It's a Friday night, I'm not going anywhere, changed the alternator since I had it anyways. No start.
8. AND HERE WE ARE FOLKS
So here are some things we know it is NOT; battery, starter, alternator, ignition switch. ***To be noted, the engine turnover has been rough for some time (3-8 second start, not every time though), and my headlights sometimes work and sometimes don't and I have to use high beams. It has also sat for a period of three months twice since I've owned it (2021) and has ben driven down all the way from Maine to Florida w/o issue***
Been using my handy dandy Haynes Repair Manual (Toyota Landcruiser, 1980 thru 1996, Series FJ 60, 62, 80 and FZJ80, w/ 2F, 3F-E and 1FZ-FE engines) and I have come to some conclusions or maybe none at all. This is where y'all come in. My thought process is as follows;
It is electrical. Possibilities...
Ignition System... ignitor, ignition pick-up coil, wiring circuit, Electric Control Module (ECM), Electric Spark Advance (ESA)?
Distributer.... air gap, wear in shaft bushing, ignition timing?
Charging System... fusible link, fuses, ignition control relay? *edit, replaced relay still no start*
Starting System... electrical circuit?
Schematically, I can't think of anything else but I also can't put my finger on it.
I have to go to work on Monday.
Thank you for any and all input! I'll be writing another posting on the other issue I have at hand w/ it overheating. Appreciate y'all
-Avery B.
Here's a synopsis of where I am in my many weeks (listed from recent past-present) of troubleshooting;
1. No start, no turnover, noticed corrosion on one of the fuses to the battery terminal, cut it back and crimped new hardware, started.
2. No start, no turnover, no audible click, positive terminal had been a little loose, tightened terminal/charged/no jump.
***Starter was replaced last year, twice actually. I had a no start, replaced the starter, no start, replaced the Ignition Switch (so at least I know it shouldn't be that right now), no start, circled back and exchanged the POS refurbished starter, installed and started.***
Fast-forward back to present, I had warranty on that starter still, exchanged and installed it, started.
3. No start, positive terminal was toast from it jumping being loose, replaced it and started.
4. No start, no turnover, audible click, FML, no jump, ordered an alternator. Next morning, jump and start.
5. Tested alternator by running the truck and removing the negative terminal, still ran, figured I needed a new battery w/ higher cold crank amps.
6. ***truck overheated, please see my other posting*** Not pertinent to this issue, just for transparency in WTF I have been going through***
7. No start, no turnover, audible click. New battery w/ 810 CCA (last one was 700 CCA). No start. Frustrated AF, noticed lots of build up in the alternator connector and starter connector, disconnected terminal and removed starter to get tested and pick up electrical cleaner and ratchet set since all I've been working with is some metric wrenches (starter was good). Cleaned connections, put terminal and starter back on, no start. It's a Friday night, I'm not going anywhere, changed the alternator since I had it anyways. No start.
8. AND HERE WE ARE FOLKS
So here are some things we know it is NOT; battery, starter, alternator, ignition switch. ***To be noted, the engine turnover has been rough for some time (3-8 second start, not every time though), and my headlights sometimes work and sometimes don't and I have to use high beams. It has also sat for a period of three months twice since I've owned it (2021) and has ben driven down all the way from Maine to Florida w/o issue***
Been using my handy dandy Haynes Repair Manual (Toyota Landcruiser, 1980 thru 1996, Series FJ 60, 62, 80 and FZJ80, w/ 2F, 3F-E and 1FZ-FE engines) and I have come to some conclusions or maybe none at all. This is where y'all come in. My thought process is as follows;
It is electrical. Possibilities...
Ignition System... ignitor, ignition pick-up coil, wiring circuit, Electric Control Module (ECM), Electric Spark Advance (ESA)?
Distributer.... air gap, wear in shaft bushing, ignition timing?
Charging System... fusible link, fuses, ignition control relay? *edit, replaced relay still no start*
Starting System... electrical circuit?
Schematically, I can't think of anything else but I also can't put my finger on it.
I have to go to work on Monday.
Thank you for any and all input! I'll be writing another posting on the other issue I have at hand w/ it overheating. Appreciate y'all
-Avery B.
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