# 1991 Toyota Tercel starting problem

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-toyota-tercel-starting-problem/16932>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Created:** [July 19, 2008, 6:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-toyota-tercel-starting-problem/16932 "2008-07-19T18:43:15Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![2rusnret](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/2rusnret/32/892_2.png) [@2rusnret](https://community.cartalk.com/u/2rusnret)\
**Post date:** [July 19, 2008, 6:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-toyota-tercel-starting-problem/16932/1 "2008-07-19T18:43:15Z")

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It will start fine in the morning, I take it to work and when I am ready to return home 8 hrs later it will not start. The next morning it starts just fine. The engine turns, plenty of battery power. No spark at the plug. It was in the 85-90 last night. Raining and wet does not make a difference. I will drive short distances maybe 10 minutes and will start ok, 30-40 minutes to work and then there’s my problem.

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**Author:** ![hellokit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/6a8cbe/32.png) [@hellokit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hellokit)\
**Post date:** [July 19, 2008, 9:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-toyota-tercel-starting-problem/16932/2 "2008-07-19T21:13:10Z")

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This isn’t something one can just say, “Change part so and so, and all will be well”. No, the ignition (spark) system needs to be tested. Here is a link to tell you a little about the ignition system: [http://www.autozone.com/shopping/repairGuide.htm?pageId=0900c1528006ef76](http://www.autozone.com/shopping/repairGuide.htm?pageId=0900c1528006ef76)