My 89 FJ62 3FE has had starting issues for a while. Mudd has been a life saver! If this has already been answered somewhere I'm sorry I must have missed it. Anyway, here's some background: the fuel pressure regulator, cold start timer, fuel pump relay, igniter (ICM whatever its called?? the silver thing on top of the coil), alternator, spark plugs, wires, dizzy cap and rotor have all been replaced. It was doing okay, but hardly ever started right up. Then after sitting for a few days in the garage, thanks to tropical storm Michael, it wouldn't start at all. It would crank and I could hear the fuel pump, but no start. I pulled codes 12, 22, 24, 28, 31, and 43. The O2 sensors need replacing, but I have to wait until I replace the exhaust from the manifold to the cats before replacing those. If I wiggle and jam the wire running from the middle of the dizzy into the coil it will start almost instantly. (jam it into the coil side, totally a lucky find). My hubby usually helps me with part replacement, but my job is to troubleshoot and purchase parts. I am by no means mechanically inclined but I try....so be nice to me if I screw up or ask a dumb question...I'm learning
My questions:
1. Do you think it's the wire or the coil itself, or maybe both? I went ahead and ordered a new coil because that probably needs replacing too (or will in the future), but I have no idea what to call that wire (ignition coil wire??) or if you can just replace it (or is it a more extensive repair)?
2. For the other codes I ordered a water temp sensor and wire connector (code 22 maybe 23?), ignition starter switch (last one from Rock, to possibly fix code 43) Am I missing anything other than the mass Air flow meter part # 22250-61010 (for code 31)? Figured I'd wait on that one since it is kinda expensive and I don't think that has anything to do with the starting issue. Then again what do I know? Please tell me if you think this is a priority fix because of other issues.
3. Last one...I think.. How many U joints are in an FJ62 and are the front and rear the same part number? I've looked up diagrams and even googled it but can't seem to find a definitive number. I have a clunking noise in reverse. As soon as my dad heard it he said it was the U-joints. The transmission was rebuilt not too long ago so I don't think it's a gear issue.
Thanks in advance for your time and any and all help. You all are awesome and I'm glad I have such an amazing cruiser loving community to turn to!
My questions:
1. Do you think it's the wire or the coil itself, or maybe both? I went ahead and ordered a new coil because that probably needs replacing too (or will in the future), but I have no idea what to call that wire (ignition coil wire??) or if you can just replace it (or is it a more extensive repair)?
2. For the other codes I ordered a water temp sensor and wire connector (code 22 maybe 23?), ignition starter switch (last one from Rock, to possibly fix code 43) Am I missing anything other than the mass Air flow meter part # 22250-61010 (for code 31)? Figured I'd wait on that one since it is kinda expensive and I don't think that has anything to do with the starting issue. Then again what do I know? Please tell me if you think this is a priority fix because of other issues.
3. Last one...I think.. How many U joints are in an FJ62 and are the front and rear the same part number? I've looked up diagrams and even googled it but can't seem to find a definitive number. I have a clunking noise in reverse. As soon as my dad heard it he said it was the U-joints. The transmission was rebuilt not too long ago so I don't think it's a gear issue.
Thanks in advance for your time and any and all help. You all are awesome and I'm glad I have such an amazing cruiser loving community to turn to!