FJ Cruisers of Northern California

Fj won't start

It got me and my son to where we needed to be. It's all we have. It's a long story. We're staying with this person who wants out badly because I destroyed the Fj. He bought it for me and this is how I treated it. Have insurance but he said he's not spending another dime because of me. I need someone to help me get her started again

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Permalink Reply by Cindy's Fj on December 14, 2009 at 6:14pm

CHP disconnect the battery , checked out under the hood and said it's nothing going to happen here. He was a cool CHP. He said he a 4x4 wheeler himself. Funny he never did mention what.

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Permalink Reply by Bz on December 14, 2009 at 6:18pm

where did this happen and how?

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Permalink Reply by Cindy's Fj on December 14, 2009 at 6:50pm

La Grange, Ca.

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Permalink Reply by PBn'FJ on December 14, 2009 at 5:18pm

I am sorry to see your FJ on it's side.

I'd say Ray's idea of trying to clear the ECU memory by disconnecting batteries is worth a try. I can't think of any reason the FJ being on its side would cause the engine to not start. If anyone has a engine trouble code reader, they might be able to figure out what is being reported as a problem by the ECU.

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Permalink Reply by Bz on December 14, 2009 at 6:06pm

Ok, I guess the question is: how do you make the FJ move under it's own power after a airbag deploys????

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Permalink Reply by Cindy's Fj on December 14, 2009 at 6:46pm

There was no air bag.

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Permalink Reply by Romanski on December 14, 2009 at 7:29pm

You said there was a sound coming from the engine that sounds like something is broken? Did you pump the gas pedal? Could you take off your air filter and see if there is water in the intake track? Make sure your Mass Air Flow sensor is connected (can be found on the intake tube). Need some pictures.