wont start

1998 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
180,000 MILES
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MIKEHAGA1
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98 rav 4 was on free then car started to act like it ran out of gas I replace fuel filter but still won't start it will start with starting fluid only how do I know if gas is getting to injectors timimg belt was replace 3 yrs ago
Oct 7, 2012 at 5:28 PM
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KHLOW2008
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If it starts with starting fluid, it means fuel is not getting past the fuel injectors. It could be a faulty fuel pump, fuel injectors which is not likely as the likelyhood of all failing at once is remote, or engine controls such as cam sensors or PCM.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-a-fuel-injector

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator

Above links should be helpful.
Oct 7, 2012 at 5:52 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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basics, compression, fuel pressure and spark checks.

from your description, it is a fuel delivery issue. i would start with a fuel pressure test to verify the fuel pump.

Roy
Oct 7, 2012 at 5:52 PM
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MIKEHAGA1
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I pulled the spark plugs also to check for spark and they give no spark either is that normal
Oct 7, 2012 at 6:12 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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not if it started with starting fluid. it had to have spark to do this.

Roy
Oct 7, 2012 at 6:13 PM
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