Truck won't start?

Discussion in 'Interior/Electronics' started by Cliff Fischer, Apr 21, 2018.

  1. Cliff Fischer

    Cliff Fischer Newbie

    Joined:
    Mar 25, 2018
    Messages:
    22
    Likes Received:
    1
    Location:
    Arkansas
    Truck:
    1988 Pickup 5 speed, 2012 Tundra Platinum 4x4
    Hello All,

    I just started having a problem with my 1988 not starting all the time. I put the key in the ignition and sometimes it starts and sometimes I have to try it a few times before it will. I got the truck started and went to an auto parts store to get the system checked. The battery was new and it tested good, tried to test the starter and the solenoid wouldn't even clicking, so they said the starter was bad. Well I got a new starter, installed it and still the problem exist! I don't want to keep throwing parts at it.. Has anyone ever had an issue with the ignition lock cylinder or switch going out? I priced one as high as $145 and as low as $120. Any info would be appreciated.

    Thanks in advance,
    Cliff
     
  2. TRUCK ACTION

    TRUCK ACTION Grand Toyotaholic

    Joined:
    Jan 5, 2008
    Messages:
    4,188
    Likes Received:
    600
    Location:
    Vallejo,Ca.
    Truck:
    88 Extracab,2wd
    Read by post on the fix for this problem.:cool:
     
  3. jetas

    jetas Grand Toyotaholic

    Joined:
    Mar 26, 2009
    Messages:
    6,655
    Likes Received:
    1,091
    Location:
    Oxnard, CA
    Truck:
    72.5 Hilux
    Quoted to get the point across lol
     
  4. Cliff Fischer

    Cliff Fischer Newbie

    Joined:
    Mar 25, 2018
    Messages:
    22
    Likes Received:
    1
    Location:
    Arkansas
    Truck:
    1988 Pickup 5 speed, 2012 Tundra Platinum 4x4
    Well, I believe I have fixed it. It wasn't the ignition lock cylinder. I noticed my master cylinder was low of fluid. I started looking for the leak and found it started leaking internal under the dash at the plunger rod. Replace the master cylinder, bleed the air and so far so good..
     
  5. TRUCK ACTION

    TRUCK ACTION Grand Toyotaholic

    Joined:
    Jan 5, 2008
    Messages:
    4,188
    Likes Received:
    600
    Location:
    Vallejo,Ca.
    Truck:
    88 Extracab,2wd
    The hard to start problem with these trucks is the low voltage wire from the ignition to the starter, not enough volts.
    I had posted the problem & fix!
    A leaking clutch master is a problem to address, but is not related to the other!
     

Share This Page