It’s a 50/50 chance to start.....help

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  1. frank-cai

    frank-cai Newbie

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    I have a problem with my 1983 Toyota pickup 22R.
    It’s a 50/50 chance to start. I changed the distributor, new sparkplugs and wires, checked the coil and it works fine, the starter is less than one year old
    I cannot find the problem. This morning I started it and it ran fine for about 5 mins I switched the engine off and on again, and it did not start. It cranks fine (new battery) but wouldn't start.
    Please help with any information or where I should start looking.
     
    frank-cai, May 17, 2009
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  3. B.Y.E.

    B.Y.E. Toyotaholic

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    Check the ignitor...
     
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  4. Nook

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    Also the pickup coil inside the distributor.
     
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  5. ShoNuff

    ShoNuff Toyotaholic

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    when it doesnt start do you have spark?



    what condition are your vac lines in?


    choke on or off when this happens?
     
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  6. randyman

    randyman Enthusiast

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    do,s it have a spark igniter box next to the coil???
     
    randyman, May 23, 2009
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  7. randyman

    randyman Enthusiast

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    no start

    they have had alot of trouble with the spark igniter box on those modles
     
    randyman, May 23, 2009
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  8. jdmbno

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    me to what go i do :shrug:
     
    jdmbno, Oct 24, 2009
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