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Why does my Tacoma truck start then die?

Why does my Tacoma truck start then die?

Turns out it was a security issue with the key sensor. Started fiddling around with the key and noticed a really small rubber button on the key right next to where the key goes in to the plastic part. I pushed it in a couple of times. Cranked right up. Not sure if that was really the issue or just coincidence.

How long does it take for a truck to start and die?

Battery was fine and the engine would turn over, but not start. Every now and then, it would crank and die within a couple of seconds. Looked around online for a while and called my mechanic to ask him.

Why is the crank sensor on my GM Truck not working?

Crank sensor is getting power and 50 psi with key in the on position (not running). Any ideas? Also, attempted the reset for the passlock system and took negative battery cable off to reset computer. I have one word STOP. Put some time into diagnosing the problem you’ll save time and money.

What happens when a GM Truck starts then dies?

It starts then dies immediately. Parts replaced so far: fuel pump, fuel filter, spider injectors, fuel regulator, oil pressure switch, ignition switch, ignition module, passlock, fuel pump relay, spark plugs, wires, distributor cap, rotor and ignition coil. Crank sensor is getting power and 50 psi with key in the on position (not running).

What kind of truck starts and then dies?

99 Z-71 with a 350 5.7. Starts and runs fine and then all of the sudden. Yesterday morning it starts and dies after about 1 second, started it again and same results. It does this several times. After about 30 mins of trying and talking to it a while it started and ran fine.

Why does my GM Truck start and die?

Starts and runs fine and then all of the sudden. Yesterday morning it starts and dies after about 1 second, started it again and same results. It does this several times. After about 30 mins of trying and talking to it a while it started and ran fine. Drove over to the garage turned it off and restarted several times and it was fine.

What kind of car dies after 10 seconds?

O4 GMC sierra 1500 with 240,000 miles. the other day got in and it started, ran for 10 seconds and died. Did this several times. It will always start run five to ten seconds and die.

Crank sensor is getting power and 50 psi with key in the on position (not running). Any ideas? Also, attempted the reset for the passlock system and took negative battery cable off to reset computer. I have one word STOP. Put some time into diagnosing the problem you’ll save time and money.

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Ruth Doyle