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2005 Toyota Rav4 Repair Question


Topics covered: Fuel pressure, Check engine light, Engine.
Mileage: 40,000 miles.

Asked on May 26, 2011

Rav4

2005 rav4 wont start, but does crank, however the strange part is that it only happens near the lake, it does not occur anywhere else.
Avatar Asked by ssunny316

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Replied on May 26, 2011

That is strange. Maybe it likes the view at the lake? lol.

When it could not start, you need to check what is missing, fuel or ignition sparks.

If the vehicle is parked on an incline and the fuel level is low, the fuel pump might not be able to draw the fuel.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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Replied on May 26, 2011

chicago is pretty flat, however it does work when i step on the accelerate and then start it, but only works after a couple of tries and i dont want to mess up the starter.

Tiny Response from ssunny316
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Replied on May 26, 2011

Is the Check Engine Light indicating?

If using the accelerator works, it could be a fault with the Throttle Position Sensor. Other than that the accelerator is not going to affect anything.

Have the fuel pressure checked. Difficult starting are quite often due to low fuel pressure and more cranking than normal is required to prime the fuel sysyem pressure.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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