Hard starting

Tiny
VIKITALA CHIMOTA
  • MEMBER
  • 1994 TOYOTA CARINA
  • 1.5L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 80,000 MILES
Hard starting in the morning.
Monday, August 7th, 2017 AT 7:37 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
  • MASTER CERTIFIED MECHANIC
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Hello,

It sounds like you may have a vacuum leak. Here is a guide that will help you confirm the problem.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-an-engine-vacuum-gauge

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-cranks-excessively-before-starting

If anything checks out let try to read the codes.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Please let us know what you find.

Cheers, Ken
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Wednesday, August 9th, 2017 AT 11:32 AM

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