2005 Tundra-Starting trouble

I have a 2005 Tundra Access Cab with just over 10,000 miles on it.
I use good quality 87 Octane fuel, as the owner's manual states and take
good care of it, all maintenance performed regularly, garage kept, etc.
Several times in the past month, I've tuned the key to start it (always at
work, getting ready to come home) and the starter just keeps turning.
I have to turn off the key, wait, and then it will start on the second try,
(once it took 3 tries).

Has this happened to anyone else? Does anyone know why this happens?

Thanks,
DJ

"nospam" <nospam@insightbb.com> wrote in message
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>I have a 2005 Tundra Access Cab with just over 10,000 miles on it.
> I use good quality 87 Octane fuel, as the owner's manual states and take
> good care of it, all maintenance performed regularly, garage kept, etc.
> Several times in the past month, I've tuned the key to start it (always at
> work, getting ready to come home) and the starter just keeps turning.
> I have to turn off the key, wait, and then it will start on the second
> try, (once it took 3 tries).
>
> Has this happened to anyone else? Does anyone know why this happens?
>
> Thanks,
> DJ[/color]

The starter just keeps turning ? For how long ? If you just hold the key
in the start position how long does it take for the truck to start ?

Yes, I've had that problem too on a few occasions. Also a 2005 AC. I've
never let the starter run for very long. Haven't had a chance to ask the
dealer about it.
Seems like maybe the key doesn't control the starter ,but tells the computer
to begin a "start sequence". Computer won't shut off the starter until it
starts. .. just a WAG.

Brian




"nospam" <nospam@insightbb.com> wrote in message
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>I have a 2005 Tundra Access Cab with just over 10,000 miles on it.
> I use good quality 87 Octane fuel, as the owner's manual states and take
> good care of it, all maintenance performed regularly, garage kept, etc.
> Several times in the past month, I've tuned the key to start it (always at
> work, getting ready to come home) and the starter just keeps turning.
> I have to turn off the key, wait, and then it will start on the second
> try, (once it took 3 tries).
>
> Has this happened to anyone else? Does anyone know why this happens?
>
> Thanks,
> DJ
>[/color]

The 2005 is different. If you just turn the key briefly to the start
position and let go, it will continue to turn over until the engine starts
(I have to physically turn the key "off" when it won't start).
DJ

"Mike" <mik@localnet.com> wrote in message
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>
> "nospam" <nospam@insightbb.com> wrote in message
> news:eT%Tf.633577$084.627758@attbi_s22...[color=green]
>>I have a 2005 Tundra Access Cab with just over 10,000 miles on it.
>> I use good quality 87 Octane fuel, as the owner's manual states and take
>> good care of it, all maintenance performed regularly, garage kept, etc.
>> Several times in the past month, I've tuned the key to start it (always
>> at work, getting ready to come home) and the starter just keeps turning.
>> I have to turn off the key, wait, and then it will start on the second
>> try, (once it took 3 tries).
>>
>> Has this happened to anyone else? Does anyone know why this happens?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> DJ[/color]
>
> The starter just keeps turning ? For how long ? If you just hold the key
> in the start position how long does it take for the truck to start ?
>[/color]

nospam wrote:[color=blue]
> The 2005 is different. If you just turn the key briefly to the start
> position and let go, it will continue to turn over until the engine
> starts (I have to physically turn the key "off" when it won't start).
> DJ
>[/color]

My 2001 Tundra w/3.4L V6 has never failed to start but it seems to take a
longer time cranking before it starts than any other vehicle I've ever
owned. Talked to the dealer about it when it was new, they said that's
typical on the Tundra but they checked it for a problem and found none.
But, if yours cranks for more than 10 sec. then I'd agree with you there is
something wrong. Could be intermittant and hard to find, you may have to
wait a while for it to get worse before they can find problem.
Dave

Mine is 2005 double cab V8 and have the same exact problem three
different times, month(s) interval apart. But I cannot recreate it. The
last occurence was two months ago. Mine is garage kept and the problem
occured only when I leave work, after parking outdoor for 8+ hrs, AND
this always occured in cold weather. I am in Dallas, TX so it doesnt
get too cold often. It has 22K now. Own it for 14 months.

Dont know the cause and havent had the time to have it checked yet.

Other than this issue and the sqeaking rear window when powered down,
the engine runs fine. The long trips are smooth and quiet, even on very
winday days. The towing is great. Still love this truck.

On Tue, 21 Mar 2006 23:20:42 +0000, nospam wrote:
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> I have a 2005 Tundra Access Cab with just over 10,000 miles on it.
> I use good quality 87 Octane fuel, as the owner's manual states and take
> good care of it, all maintenance performed regularly, garage kept, etc.
> Several times in the past month, I've tuned the key to start it (always at
> work, getting ready to come home) and the starter just keeps turning.
> I have to turn off the key, wait, and then it will start on the second try,
> (once it took 3 tries).
>
> Has this happened to anyone else? Does anyone know why this happens?
>
> Thanks,
> DJ[/color]

Could it be TSB EG043-05 9/28/2005 - Toyota 2003, 2004, 2005 4Runner &
2004, 2005 Highlander and Sienna & 2005 Seqouia, Tacoma and Tundra. Some
customers may experience a “no start” condition and/or M.I.L. “ON” with
DTCs P0300, P0171, and P0174 after the vehicle has cold soaked in
sub–freezing ambient air temperatures. To correct this condition a new
fuel pump sub–tank assembly is now available. Follow the repair procedure
to replace the fuel pump sub–tank assembly."

Also see [url]http://www.lemonlawspecialists.com/tsb/toyota_tundra_2005.html[/url]

rich

I printed this post, took it to the dealer and they said it was correct and
replaced my fuel pump under warranty today.

Thanks Rich, you rock!

Dave


"rich" <rock_fish@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> On Tue, 21 Mar 2006 23:20:42 +0000, nospam wrote:
>[color=green]
>> I have a 2005 Tundra Access Cab with just over 10,000 miles on it.
>> I use good quality 87 Octane fuel, as the owner's manual states and take
>> good care of it, all maintenance performed regularly, garage kept, etc.
>> Several times in the past month, I've tuned the key to start it (always
>> at
>> work, getting ready to come home) and the starter just keeps turning.
>> I have to turn off the key, wait, and then it will start on the second
>> try,
>> (once it took 3 tries).
>>
>> Has this happened to anyone else? Does anyone know why this happens?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> DJ[/color]
>
> Could it be TSB EG043-05 9/28/2005 - Toyota 2003, 2004, 2005 4Runner &
> 2004, 2005 Highlander and Sienna & 2005 Seqouia, Tacoma and Tundra. Some
> customers may experience a “no start” condition and/or M.I.L. “ON” with
> DTCs P0300, P0171, and P0174 after the vehicle has cold soaked in
> sub–freezing ambient air temperatures. To correct this condition a new
> fuel pump sub–tank assembly is now available. Follow the repair procedure
> to replace the fuel pump sub–tank assembly."
>
> Also see [url]http://www.lemonlawspecialists.com/tsb/toyota_tundra_2005.html[/url]
>
> rich
>[/color]

Thank you Rich and Dave !! I will do the same.


nospam wrote:[color=blue]
> I printed this post, took it to the dealer and they said it was correct and
> replaced my fuel pump under warranty today.
>
> Thanks Rich, you rock!
>
> Dave
>
>
>[/color]