1994 won't crank over at all

skippy-c

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My 4-runner has plenty of battery but won't turn over. It just happened after I changed the plugs, so obviously it was something I did. I removed the wire to the alternator before disconnecting the battery and did get a spark, but I can't see any blown fuses. I am hoping there is one I just don't know about. When I turn the key I get NOTHING from the motor at all.

Thanks in advance for your help.
 
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When you turn the key, you energize the starter relay. When it kicks in, it allows power from the battery to hit the starter solenoid. So start at the solenoid, see if you get 12v when you turn the key. If you do, but the starter isn't turning, you've found your problem. If there's no power to the solenoid, work backwards.
 
No click at all. Nothing.

hate to bring this back from the dead but mine is doing the same thing what was it in you case. hopefully you are still on here. mine has power to everything windows lights ect but wont crank almost like a neutral safety switch. but i bypassed that plus will blow the 80 amp fuse. long story short, what did you find wrong with yours thanks.
 
hate to bring this back from the dead but mine is doing the same thing what was it in you case. hopefully you are still on here. mine has power to everything windows lights ect but wont crank almost like a neutral safety switch. but i bypassed that plus will blow the 80 amp fuse. long story short, what did you find wrong with yours thanks.

A problem well-stated is almost solved.
Was it doing it since you got the truck?
EXACTLY What did you do right-before issue started?
What blows the 80 Amp fuse and when?
Always indicate model-year-engine-transmission-trim

We are all over the U.S. / the world. We need to know exactly what you see, hear, feel, smell about your issue. Describe in detail what you expect to see, hear, smell, feel when you try to crank but do not. Every little click, beep, buzz, etc.
What does your engine compartment look like?
Does it have a starter relay? Where? What color?
A picture paints a thousand words.
 
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I too am bringing this back from the dead…and I’m a new guy to boot…sorry.
I just bought a 1994 4Runner - 3VZ-E; manual 5 speed with 265K. It’s in great condition and am using it as a rolling resto for me and my 15y/o son to get some bonding time.

Issue: the truck has power (battery good) but occasionally it will not crank. When this occurs I will switch off the ignition, then back on. Sometimes it cranks, other times it won’t.
Received the following OBD codes:
12 - No G or NE signal to ECM for 2 sec or more after STA turns in
14 - IGF signal from igniter is not input to ECM for 6 consecutive ignitions

What I’ve done thus far:
1. switched out the Clutch safety starter switch
2. New plugs and plug wires

Any suggestions on what next? Coil? Igniter?
Thanks for your time…
 

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