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Old 09-06-2007, 07:19 PM   #1
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I have a 1997 Tacoma and recently it has gotten to where it just goes dead suddenly. It just loses fire. As long as I am in the Start position cranking on it, it will run but as soon as I release the ignition key to the On position it usually goes dead again. Sometimes, if I stay on the ignition long enough to grind the starter a second or two, it will stay runing. (Ouch, says the flywheel or bendix) It started a few weeks ago and It only happened once then. But today I went to the store and on the way back, it went dead going down the road, I restarted it (Grinding on the starter) and got home but as soon as I got in the driveway, it went dead again. So its getting worse. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I changed the ignition switch and it wasn't that. It's nothing that gets hot like i first suspected because when i got in it this morning, it started and before i could put it in reverse to leave, it died. Also lose all accessory power.(Sigh) Wouldnt restart either. Any suggestions would be Great.

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Old 09-06-2007, 10:29 PM   #2
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Re: 1997 Tacoma Loses fire

Check the circuit opening relay. It is located behind the instrument cluster.
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Old 09-07-2007, 06:19 PM   #3
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Re: 1997 Tacoma Loses fire

Thanks a lot for your reply. Does the circuit opening relay just run the fuel pump or would it make me lose all accessory power as well? Radio,AC etc....? I will check it ASAP regardless because I trust your opinion. I just wondered.

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Old 09-07-2007, 11:20 PM   #4
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Re: 1997 Tacoma Loses fire

Just fuel.
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Old 09-08-2007, 04:52 AM   #5
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Re: 1997 Tacoma Loses fire

Then what would cause me to lose Accessory power and fire to the engine suddenly after cranking? Any more suggestions would be very much appreciated.

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Old 09-08-2007, 11:42 AM   #6
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Re: 1997 Tacoma Loses fire

There could be a problem with the charging system, or you could have a problem somwhere in the wire harness. The only way to know is to tear into it.

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Old 09-08-2007, 03:24 PM   #7
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Re: 1997 Tacoma Loses fire

Hey man thats great. Thanks a Lot. I also heard there was a Power relay in the fuse box that I need to check along with maybe some corrosion.

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