johnbutch Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Went to start my 86 Escaper And the battery was almost out of juice. The motor cranked but wouldn't fire and just before the battery gave out I heard three dings from what sounded like the ecm unit. After charging the battery the engine cranks fine but still won't fire. Before I get into checking all the usual problems any advise? I'm curious as to the source of the dings. I have checked and there is spark. Haven't gotten to the fuel pressure. Thanks JB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
85mirage Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Were the dings from the ignition or engine bay? I was thinking the battery isolator could be cause of clicking ding sound Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seattleguy Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 And the ECU is located on the right passenger side (kick panel). At least it is in my 87 22re. After many tests, my mechanic finally figured out that mine was shot. There are a lot of other things to check first, which I'm sure others will be able to give more advice on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnbutch Posted October 5, 2010 Author Share Posted October 5, 2010 Thanks for the reply Dings sounded like they came from inside dash. Never heard them before and I've had this Toyota for six years. Checked fuses and found nothing blown Checked cold start injector and no fuel pressure. Next I'll check pump for power Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSORK Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 Try some starting fluid .A little not a lot. if she starts or seems like it that would tell me its fuel related.I would try to figure out if it is electrical or fuel problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maineah Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 Went to start my 86 Escaper And the battery was almost out of juice. The motor cranked but wouldn't fire and just before the battery gave out I heard three dings from what sounded like the ecm unit. After charging the battery the engine cranks fine but still won't fire. Before I get into checking all the usual problems any advise? I'm curious as to the source of the dings. I have checked and there is spark. Haven't gotten to the fuel pressure. Thanks JB The dings were probably from the key buzzer making strange sounds from lack of battery interesting thinks happen when the voltage drops too low. You need to find some one with a fuel pressure gauge the pressure is very important to the overall operation and of course starting. Just opening a line will not tell any thing other then there is gas it needs around 35 psi to run you can get a lot of gas from an old carb fuel pump but it's only about 3 psi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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