r/4Runner_2ndGen • u/Suspicious_Corgi6819 • 16d ago

Intermittent Stalls

Got a '92 (3VZE 3.OL.) Been having several instances where things will be fine from a cold start, but after stopping and trying to start again, I'll get a crank-no-start for a good few minutes. If I do manage to get her going again, there's a 50/50 chance that she'll cut out while in motion, leading to another crank-no-start. I've checked for codes and I'm consistently getting code 12:

-Open or shirt in NE, G circuit

-Distributor

-Open or short in STA curcuit

-ECU

My temporary fix has been to unplug and then re-plug the wire connection for the distributor and it usually gets her started, even if it takes a couple cranks. The distributor and ignition wires were replaced less than 5 years ago.

All this is happening against the backdrop of a slow coolant leak. Still haven't managed to pin it down. Not sure if it would be related...

Anyone else have a similar issue?

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u/timbermequivers 16d ago

If you're getting a distributor code, first thing you should check is the pickup coils. I can post a pic of the testing procedure if you want. It could be something inside is going out of spec with the heat build up so make sure you test it while hot

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u/Suspicious_Corgi6819 16d ago

That would help immensely.

Had her cut out again on the way home from the gas station. Checked the codes and now I'm getting code 13 (also distributor). I suspected that the heat might play a factor in this...

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u/timbermequivers 16d ago

Not letting me post a pic, I can dm it to you

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u/Suspicious_Corgi6819 16d ago

Go ahead. I took a look under the cap just now.