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Old May 28, 2012 | 11:37 AM
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Thanks for the diagram.
I will replace the fuel cap same today.Is broken.
Too many things to do on this truck but I like to do it.
Replaced the air filter today.
By the way, I think they sold my a car without spark plugs!!!!!! Where the he.. are they located????
 
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Old May 28, 2012 | 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Super_Xtreme
Thanks for the diagram.
I will replace the fuel cap same today.Is broken.
Too many things to do on this truck but I like to do it.
Replaced the air filter today.
By the way, I think they sold my a car without spark plugs!!!!!! Where the he.. are they located????
Who needs spark plugs ... ?

You don't have plug wires , but you have plugs. They're under the coils and in the heads as normal.

See them -



They'ye under the coils. The coil says GAMMA on it -



Without the coil, - plug chambers -



How's that.
 
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Old May 28, 2012 | 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by jbrew
Who needs spark plugs ... ?

You don't have plug wires , but you have plugs. They're under the coils and in the heads as normal.

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They'ye under the coils. The coil says GAMMA on it -



Without the coil, - plug chambers -



How's that.
Thanks I found them. By the way there's a coil broken. I have to replace too.

I replaced the air filter in the morning and removed the jumper with the fuse by the brake reservoir for inspection and put it back again. I didn't try to start the engine.
Now when I was ready to use it, is not starting!!! Engine is cranking but is not starting. I checked all the fuses and they are good.
Where to start??? I was checking if I disconnect something during the air filter replacement but I can see anything.
 
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Old May 28, 2012 | 06:30 PM
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Is it possible my key loose the code to start the truck?????
The word "THEFT" is blinking while I'm trying to start and is not starting!
In that case, what can I do?
 
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Old May 28, 2012 | 07:31 PM
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Is it possible my key loose the code to start the truck?????
The word "THEFT" is blinking while I'm trying to start and is not starting!
In that case, what can I do?
What have you done since the last time it was running? Changing the filter and inspecting the cruise fuse wouldn't do that.

PATS are screwed, you have to tow it to the dealership.

Passive Anti-Theft System. Not sure how that would happen. I've had mine since new 1998 and never set that off. You had to do something seriously wrong IMO. The dealership may have to figure that one out.

Iduno, check every fuse/ disconnect the battery first so it resets to default/adaptive strategies.

You may have broken a wire. Not sure here.
 

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Old May 28, 2012 | 08:19 PM
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I checked all the fuses and they are OK.
I will going to the AZ right now to buy an error code reader to check if I have any new code.
I'm charging my battery now to try again.
I noticed sometimes when I turn the key, all gauges go to max reading for a second and then return to normal.
when I introduce the key,the word THEFT blink, but when I turn the switch then stay for 3 second and turns off. I believe is flashing when the motor is cranking but now I'm not sure. I have to try again with the battery charged.
I will going for the reader and will post the results.
 
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Old May 28, 2012 | 08:54 PM
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I bought the reader. I read the codes. "NO CODES FOUND" is what is showing.!!!
I had 3 codes before. Probably they were erased when I removed the battery. Is that possible?
I will start tomorrow checking the voltage at the fuel pump.
 
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Old May 28, 2012 | 10:38 PM
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I installed the battery back and tried again. Looks like there's no issues with the key because is working normal. No THEFT blinking when I try to start and no dashes on the odometer.
Still is cranking but won't starts...

A detail: I can heard a sound under the hood when I turn the key to the ON position, is like a motor or solenoid I'm sure was not there before. Is only one second and them stops but is every time I turn the key ON.
 

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Old May 29, 2012 | 12:12 AM
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Yea, they won't start with a weak battery. I forgot about that. You need 11.6 volts or your denied. Try a new battery or charge that one up totally.
 
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Old May 29, 2012 | 07:22 AM
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Originally Posted by jbrew
Yea, they won't start with a weak battery. I forgot about that. You need 11.6 volts or your denied. Try a new battery or charge that one up totally.
I didn't with the battery charged.
I will check today the fuel pump.
Thanks for your help.
 
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Old May 29, 2012 | 10:33 AM
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Yea but if the battery is failing under load, while you crank. She'll crank, but won't start. That's why sometimes you get that noise and the vehicle will loose all it's settings from time to time. I'm telling yuh, it won't start if it's weak. It needs to maintain voltage during crank.

Go ahead and check the fuel system, that's a good idea as well. Just keep that battery info in mind. These aren't like the use to be pre- 97, when all they needed to do is turn over to start.
 
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Old May 29, 2012 | 10:52 AM
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My truck has a small plastic hose with a recall sticker on it. Was that the fix for the cruise control? I'll get a pic if it stops raining.
 
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Old May 29, 2012 | 11:02 AM
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My truck has a small plastic hose with a recall sticker on it. Was that the fix for the cruise control? I'll get a pic if it stops raining.
Where at?
 
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Old May 29, 2012 | 03:42 PM
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It plugs into the master cylinder
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Old May 29, 2012 | 07:38 PM
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Yea that's it, your good
 
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