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10-03-2016, 08:19 PM | #1 |
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2007 Toyota Yaris Died and won't start
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I purchased my Yaris a couple months back and have had no major issues with it. It has 110,000 miles on it. Tonight, leaving work, I made it a block away before it died and would not start. Luckily, I was able to coast it back to the building and get it off the road. I have been reading a few posts on here trying to get a starting place. I saw this page as well: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=45663 First off, it cranks fine. The engine light didn't come on. I don't have an Engine Immobiliser System. I checked all of the fuses by the battery and didn't see any problems. I can sit in the car and put the key in the "Run" position. Should I hear the pump run for a second or two? Because I don't. On sitting here reading these, in the past, occasionally it has cranked a bit more than I thought normal before starting. But having bought it used, I didn't have a "gauge" as to what is normal. The car is a 5 spd hatchback if that helps any. I'm going to borrow a company car to go home and look at this tomorrow. |
10-03-2016, 08:28 PM | #2 |
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Is the check engine light on?
If it is you need to be able to read the codes.
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10-03-2016, 08:34 PM | #3 |
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No check engine light.
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10-03-2016, 10:01 PM | #4 |
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You're going to need a volt meter.
Check for power on both sides of all the fuses for one. EFI and I think it's AM2 are essential. Also, Check all the grounds bolted to the head on the engine. On my '05 the computer is grounded there. When I changed my engine I forgot to tighten it down and at random, 3000km later it came just loose enough to kill my car after I had been driving for 45 min. |
10-04-2016, 05:38 AM | #5 |
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will it bump start?
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10-04-2016, 06:23 AM | #6 |
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Sounds like it's your alternator. If you can, try testing the battery to see what the voltage is then take it out and put it on a battery charger. When you put it back in your car and start it, unplug the negative terminal on the battery while the car is running. If the car dies out, it's definitely your alternator. You can probably find one on ebay or a local junkyard for a reasonable price.
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I'll locate the grounds and check them. Any idea where they are on a 2007 Hatchback? Quote:
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Like I said, when I cycle power I don't hear the fuel pump. Not sure if that is normal or not. If it is normal, I wonder if it is something like a crank position sensor? |
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10-04-2016, 09:18 AM | #8 |
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With the key in the RUN position, what light do you have on on the dash.
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10-04-2016, 09:55 AM | #9 | |
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Looks to be the oil light, check engine light, brake light (emergency brake is on), battery light and cool engine light. Not that it matters, but ignore the clock. In a desperate attempt last night to not have to take a company car home, I removed the ground from the battery for a few minutes in a futile attempt to get the car to start. |
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10-04-2016, 10:00 AM | #10 |
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All normal.
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10-04-2016, 10:18 AM | #11 |
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Ok it's probably not computer problem. You'll need to pull the rear seat cousin and fuel pump cover and check for power as you crank the engine at the fuel pump.
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10-04-2016, 10:37 AM | #12 | ||
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Any particular threads in the forum stand out as to a guide for doing this as well? Sometimes the service manual can be a bit Greek to me when it comes to electrical testing. From this:http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=45663 I got this: Quote:
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10-04-2016, 09:52 PM | #13 |
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Good evening!
Got the car home and removed the bottom seat cushion. Pried up the cover. Note: do I need to apply any adhesive to reapply the cover? Then I blew out the area with an air gun to remove dust/dirt. This picture is of zero voltage with the ignition off: This is a picture while the engine is cranking: Based on this, is it safe to assume the pump is shot? If so, I can hopefully get one on order for weekend delivery. If I'm to get a fuel pump, I'll likely shop Rockauto.com. Looking at two options
The 2nd option is a complete kit and the 1st is a Pump & Strainer Set. Thoughts? Thanks, Russ |
10-04-2016, 10:08 PM | #14 |
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Next would be to confirm there's no fuel pressure. If you can open the big screw thing to get the pump out and confirm it isn't running and there's no fuel pressure first. Better to be 100% sure the pump is dead.
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10-05-2016, 01:21 PM | #15 | |
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Is there a particular thread that discusses checking for pressure at the pump? In an entirely scientific way (sarcasm intended), I put my ear down to the "Big screw thing" while the engine cranked and didn't hear anything. I don't know how loud they SHOULD be as I've never listened for one on a Yaris before. Betting they are way quieter than my Holley external pump on my Monte Carlo! |
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10-05-2016, 01:25 PM | #16 |
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You should be able to hear a hum at least.
Did you try a continuity test of the pump itself? I haven't heard of one burning out but you never know. Also there is a fuel filter on the end of the pump you should replace if you're going in there. |
10-05-2016, 02:14 PM | #17 |
Drives: 2007 2-door hatchback Join Date: Jul 2016
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Rear seat bottom cushion removal
To remove the rear seat cushion on my 2007 hatchback, I looked under and found two large white plastic clip heads that could be squeezed just so to allow them, and the seat cushion, to lift up away from the frame. Then exposing all bolts to remove the seat entirely. (No adhesive encountered, but not saying there never was any on this cushion.)
(Seat is one piece back type. One piece bottom, belts for 3 passengers) |
10-05-2016, 02:35 PM | #18 |
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Potentially messy, but could one not just disconnect the fuel rail and see if gas is flowing there?
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