1979 toyota corona not starting
Asked by kallin Jul 03, 2014 at 06:15 PM about the 1979 Toyota Corona
Question type: Maintenance & Repair
Bought this car a week ago 79,000 original miles. Got it home...went to drive it no start, sprayed starting fluid in carb and started right up. 4 more times not start after driving somewhere n parking it, but eventually it started. Today drove it 3 miles parked for an hour tried to start..no start. Tried starting fluid no start...acts like it's not getting spark...what do I do now...I'm 17 and this is my first car...ugh getting frustrated
5 Answers
I will go to it in an hour and try this method to start...if that doesn't work..do you have another suggestion as to what might be going on?
migration_BadGirl answered 10 years ago
check your fluids and gas. does it actually have gas in it? is it good gas or old gas? Smell your oil dipstick. Does it smell a lot like fuel? that would be a sign of no spark. Check your fuses. Check plug wires to ensure they are connected securely at both ends and do not show any obvious damage. Take off distributor cap without removing wires. Look inside for any obvious damage or corrosion to the inside/outside of the cap and the rotor. Is it moist inside the cap? be sure the vent on the cap is not plugged. If dampness is a possibility, spray down the cap and wires with WD-40. it will draw water out. mAKE SURE YOUR BATTERY IS FULLY CHARGED.
The procedure for starting it has helped quite a bit. thanks
Still frustrated...It has had starting issues a couple of times since. Once my friend's Dad just ran a hose over the radiator because he said it felt hot and it started right up. Another time I drove it across town (15 mins), shopped for 20 mins and it wouldn't start until the next morning. Could this be vapor lock? I have heard this term used, but am unsure what it means? My Grandpa thinks I need a new thermostat...?
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