Topic: Strong crank, no start....

[tho1981]

87 4-runner (22RE) was running fine Friday.  Went out this morning to start it, and it cranks great (held for 10 seconds a few times), but doesn't start.  I have read like 5 other posts on this site about similar stuff, but I need a starting point.  What should I check first?  Thanks in advance.

[4-lo]

Check the fuel pump

[tho1981 [OP]]

Thank you.  How would I check it?

[junya92toy]

Use a jumper wire, and make it turn on, or spray something flammable in the intake, while someone tries to start it.

[tho1981 [OP]]

Thanks.  I'll let ya know.

[H8PVMNT]

Could be one of the grounds too.  Don't forget the one on the back of the head to the firewall.  I've see that one cause a non-start issue before.

[OOPS]

Here is how you do it.

http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTricks/index.shtml#FuelPump

[daniresch]

first thing i would check is spark

[tho1981 [OP]]

Thanks to all who responded.  I am now a little more confused b/c I went home, and it started first try, like nothing.  Let it run a minute, and everything was fine.  I went out again this morning before work, and same thing....no start!  The only thing I can think of is that there is a problem with the cold???  It is like 43 here this morning (pretty chilly for San Diego), and it was like 65-70 yesterday when I got home.  If the temperature was he issue, would that change anything?  Thanks again in advance.

[junya92toy]

Temp can, but 43 degrees isnt really cold
When it happens, do you step on the gas all the way?

[Black Runner]

you can have someone turn the ignition on while you stand near the gas tank and listen for the fuel pump to pressurize. if it comes on, check for spark.

[4-lo]

Buddy is having the same problem.  Strong crank but wont start in the morning but when the temp changes it starts like a champ.  Only thing I can relate to this is the inigation control module located next to the coil.  Best to try one off someone truck first cause that cost an arm and a leg.