Won't re-start when hot on warm days. 95 Toyota Tacoma

icare_dou
Mon, 21 Jun 2010 06:18:01 +0000
Maintenance/Repairs

Like others, a 1995 Toyota Tacoma will not re-start when hot on warm days. It won’t restart 5 to 30 minutes after turning the engine off. If I park in the shade or raise the hood it restarts soon.

I discovered disconnecting the electrical lead to the temperature sensor in the air cleaner box allows the car to restart and perform normally. I replaced the sensor with a new one from the dealer but the problem continues. My current temporary solution is to drive around with the air temp sensor disconnected. I’m not aware of adverse results, but I’d like to find the real long-term solution. Also replaced the coolant temperature sensor and added an additional grounding wire between the engine and chasis. THANKS for any suggestions.

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