1999 Toyota Tacoma 3.4L V6 TRD Died Midway Home And Will Not Start At All! Dead Stop In Tracks?

X3 on the timing belt.

Sounds like a belt, but it should be throwing a code for any of the problems!!! However take it somewhere else... Before replacing the fuel pump and filter they would have should have checked the fuel rail for pressure which would have eliminated the need for replacement(which they ought to have the little gauge and it should have been 6mins of labor to check). If they did do this and it didn't have pressure still they should have checked the power to the pump. Plus did they even attempt to pull codes?!? Did they check to see if fuel pressure was low/ out of spec? It sounds like they are just trying to throw parts at your truck to fix it without trying any diagnostic procedure. I recommend first talking to them about this and ask them why the did the fuel pump, if they checked for codes.... If they really are just throwing parts at it, call the Better Business Bureau and try and get in touch with Toyota's Customer Service. It sounds like symptoms of a broken belt but you should have had a check engine light and thrown codes for that or the fuel problem which lead me to think a computer failure somewhere so maybe it is your after market chip... My $0.02 but either way that sounds like the worst mechanic ever. A stoned non-English speaking mechanic should have done better informing you as to why they have kept your car so long and made you buy parts that didn't work. Also the box on you voolant systems helps ensure you are getting more cold air into the system by isolateing it from engine heat. An open box system is better when you turn your car on but they tend to be less effective once underhood temperatures rise.

I'm pretty sure that a broken belt will not throw a check engine light. What sensors are there to ensure that the timing belt is in place? The valves also will not bend if the belt brakes, nor will any motor damage occur since it's a non-interface motor... Timing belt jobs are real easy. I've gotton this process down to 2 hours (that includes the water pump as well). You'll end up spending about 250 dollars in parts if you want it done right. Here is a writeup on how to do the timing belt. All you need to do is make a simple SST tool to hold the crank, or if you have a MT, put the truck in gear and break the bolt free. Be sure to torque it to 217 when you are done (Husky 1/2" drive torque wrenches work great). The blue point tool also helps you out tremendously since you do not have to remove the a/c compressor and tensioner. http://www.toy4x4.net/timing_belt/index.htm To the OP, what I would do is get a 12mm socket and a ratchet, and remove the cover bolts. Slip the clamp for the rad. hose back, slip the cover back, and see if the belt is in place. Shouldn't take you more than 15 minutes to do and the cost of the ratchet and socket is minimal to the price that you will pay at the stealership (not to mention Toyota uses those 12mm bolts EVERYWHERE).

......You know that 1995 to 2000 are not recalled but they are giving you 1 and half it's retail value if the frame was not dipped proper by Dana . you would have got a letter but if not you really can not see the problem yourself you have to disassemble a little. I just got 12k for a 99 that was wreaked could have got 17k if I went in 3 years ago. go to Toyota nation.com

There is no "tweaking The ECM" required when installing a cold air intake system, so to me this is a huge red flag. Its more likely that they forgot to plug a sensor in and made up some story to cover their _ss. At any rate I would have the truck towed somewhere else, a reputable repair shop doesn't just throw parts at a vehicle and hope at some point the problem gets solved. Good luck to you.

Same issue with my son's 1999 Tacoma. It died while driving and he has never been able to get it started. I will tell him about the frame dipping issue.

have to check the oil pump did you lose oil presser when it died. if that is the problem the cam might have warped if not broken off in the head. other then this the Belt should be changed about every 80K but it is a Non-interference motor. the V6 3400 so no harm done if you break a belt.