96 tercel cold starting problems

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dankenone@gmail.com - 10 May 2007 20:52 GMT

Hello, I just bought a 1996 toyota tercel only to find out the very
next morning it wouldnt start. After turning the key all the dash
lights would light but there was no cranking (silence). After several
frustrating attempts it started. This problem has continued. It
starts just fine when the engine is warm, only has this problem when
cold (mornings and after sitting for hours while i am at work) It has
always eventually started. I had the check engine light read and the
code was "insufficient EGR flow". I do not think this is related, but
have no idea. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance

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Hachiroku ハチロク - 10 May 2007 21:22 GMT

On Thu, 10 May 2007 12:52:12 -0700, dankenone wrote:

> Hello, I just bought a 1996 toyota tercel only to find out the very next
> morning it wouldnt start. After turning the key all the dash lights would
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>
> Thanks in advance

Code P401, right? Yeah, I had this one too. Try replacing the vaccuum
hoses. Or, reach behind the glovebox and disconnect the ECU for 30 seconds
before you start the car to clear the code, and the car will run fine for
two more starts.

I replaced both O2 sensors, had the EGR checked, etc etc. I cleaned the
hoses, but replacing them would be much easier.

As to your starting, sounds like bad contacts in the starter, but I'm not
sure.

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billjriv - 09 Jul 2009 01:28 GMT

>On Thu, 10 May 2007 12:52:12 -0700, dankenone wrote:
>
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>As to your starting, sounds like bad contacts in the starter, but I'm not
>sure.

I know this is an old thread but I was wondering if anyone has any updates on
the P401 insufficient EGR flow problem and some step by step ways to resolve
it.Is it as simple as cleaning the vaccum hose?If so what do you clean it
with,a pipe cleaner and parts cleaner or something?Is there any other method?
Thanks

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Ph@Boy - 11 May 2007 03:58 GMT

> Hello, I just bought a 1996 toyota tercel only to find out the very
> next morning it wouldnt start. After turning the key all the dash
[quoted text clipped - 7 lines]
>
> Thanks in advance

Disconnect the terminals from the battery and then clean and dielectric
all the terminal connections on the starter. Clean and dielectric the
battery terminals. If that does not solve it, you may have either a bad
starter solenoid or problems with the starter motor itself, such as the
commutator / brushes, or the ignition switch circuit. Try the cleaning
first, it's the cheapest fix. Good luck.

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