figure this one out. Car starts fine when cold run for awhile. Try to start again will not start(turns over fine), but if you pop the clutch it starts right up not problem. Can't seem to figure this one out. Please Help. Finally starting to get nice out and want to drive the car.

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87GT Quad 4
77 FJ40 landcruiser
00 toyota tacoma

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Hard to diagnose when you don't tell anyone what engine you have!

Quad 4 sorry about that.

I'm not familiar with how you wired your Quad4, but I suggest checking your fuseable links on the starter motor, You may not be getting enough power to your computer while cranking, but have enough power to pop the clutch to start. Also check any body harness connectors, specifically the C500 connector. These are just some things to check, it's hard to say what it definatly is, since it's an intermittant problem, or a problem related to temperature, but I have a feeling its a loose wire or loose connection at the starter motor since I have so much experience with that.

thanks I will check those out tomorrow, if it doesn't rain again.

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87GT Quad 4
77 FJ40 landcruiser
00 toyota tacoma

still no luck. Anyother Ideas?

celanoid could be bad and not engaging..also a bald spot on the flywheel.. check the celanoid and make sure it is engaging..

[This message has been edited by UtahFieroV6 (edited 06-12-2003).]

the fact that you can jump start the car by pushing might mean a sensor is bad or has a bad connection. Do you get a check engine light. You may want to get a code reader and look for a sensor code. You should also try wiggling the connections while someone tries to start the car. Look for the coolant temp, air idle, cold start connections and start with these. Good luck.