My 2003 Taco. Help!!

Started by epantano, April 10, 2020, 07:35:04 AM

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epantano

Hey Guys,

Been a long time fan on here and I have been working on my03 taco with the 5VZ FE in it. I recently had issues with the truck starting at all after a heavy rainstorm. I also noticed that the battery died overnight. I realized I had some parasitic draws. I managed to narrow it down to the EFI circuit and the ECT. I also realized water had got in the cab, So I sealed it up really well and pulled everything to let it dry.

Things i've done so far after it dried.
1. Check for spark - Good
2. Checked that I had fuel pressure to the rail - Good
3. Pulled the computer and realized it was full of water, cleaned it out and cleaned up the contacts as best I could. (Parasitic draws went away)

What else can I look at? The truck will just crank over and over. I did manage to get it started for a second by spraying starter fluid into the intake..

Im leaning towards a dead computer but wanted to see what else I could check before spending 100 of $$ on a computer.

Thanks You!

gnob

Can you read data?
When you key on does check engine light illuminate?
hold this. . .

epantano

Check engine light is on when I have in the on position.

I can't read any codes. Won't connect to the computer at all.

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gnob

Go unplug the tps and see if you have a 5V reference
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epantano

Thanks I'll try that out when I got home tonight. Didn't think to check that. That would definitely help with checking the computer

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epantano

No 5v there either. Must be the computer? Considering it was full of water it makes sense...

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gnob

hold this. . .

epantano

Quote from: gnob on April 11, 2020, 08:50:55 AM
Yes id say ecm is fubar
I kinda figured. Waiting on a new one to arrive. Hopefully it does the trick.

Thanks for your help.

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