97 Toyota Caldina starting problem

run the fault codes
indicates possible crank/ cam shaft position sensor/s faulty

Many possibilities. Leaking fuel injector flooding engine. Bad exhaust system clogging when hot. Bad coolant temp sensor.

Toyota Caldina And Has 4s Engine With Distributor Timing Specifications...

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hi there. your problem is the over heating. sort that out and things
should return to normal,

old post. but will answer.
the starter only cranks the engine, that is it's only job.
if it cranks robustly (at crank shaft pulley ,see it) then its ok.
250 RPM is typical cranking speed. RPM
no starts are complex.
for any engine Gas, to start you needs 4 things.

1. ALL FUSE TO EFI GOOD, TEST THEM. CEL glows key on?
2. full engine compression and crank vacuum 5" HG or more.?>??
3. Spark , try a fresh tune up with fresh spark plugs. all 6 sparking.?
4. Fueling , must be right. not flooding , not starving

if spark and engine are good, all engines(most) will start with test fuel.
This one simple test. proves the engine is ok, and spark is ok.
and the fuel system is dead.
these checks , will let is work the 4 systems. that might fail.
this is the classic basics path.
and works 99.% of the time.

exceptions, are clogged melted cat.
or stuck wide open EGR
or ISC stuck closed, (no starting air.) use 10% throttle to prove that.
or flooding, if flooding use super secret unflood mode (opr guide)
hold the throttle (right foot) pedal to the floor, this cuts fueling
and the flooded engine starts, for full time or runs and floods and stalls again.
This is called basics , in all ASE books in print.
RTM.

Check engine immobiliser system. Check that the battery in the key is ok

Check to see if the timing has jumped a notch or moved

The engine coolant temperature sensor could be stuck in the cold mode. This would activate the cold start injector even with the engine warm--and flood the engine with too much fuel, making for long crank times. The engine coolant temperature sensor (ECT) is usually located close to the thermostat housing. It has two wires coming from it. The coolant temperature sender for the dash gauge is not the same. It only has one wire and grounds through the engine block. It is easy to get them confused.

First things need to check: ignition and fuel pump ( make sure they working well)

You have fuel runback.Replace the injector leak off pipes then try.If this does not work then have a non return valve fitted to your fuel supply pipe close as possible to the punp.Hope that was helpfull good luck.