Engine will not crank

1998 TOYOTA TACOMA
98,000 MILES • 3.4L • 6 CYL
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DARRELHYBERG
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I replaced starter and ignition and fuel pump it won't crank with key.
Mar 12, 2021 at 1:32 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Have you checked fuses and the starter relay? If you look at pic 1, I highlighted the fuse and relay. Both are located in the under hood fuse/relay box.

Check the fuse first. Confirm there is power to it and from it. If it is good, switch the relay with a different one having the same part number.

Here are two links you may find helpful:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse


https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-an-electrical-relay-and-wiring-control-circuit

If the relay and fuse are both good, we need to check for power at the starter motor. Here is a link that explains how to perform the test:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/starter-not-working-repair

Pics 2-5 show the power distribution schematics for the vehicle. I'm adding them in the event you need them. I did cut them in half to make them more readable. However, I did overlap them so you could follow them easier.

Let me know what you find or if you have other questions.

Take care and God Bless.

Joe
Mar 12, 2021 at 8:00 PM