Occasional trouble starting

Tiny
MATTBOWERY
  • MEMBER
  • 2006 TOYOTA RAV4
  • 3.5L
  • V6
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 70,000 MILES
Hey there, sometimes when I try to start my car it cranks for three to five seconds before starting. Sometimes it cranks and doesn't start until I try again. Any thoughts?
Sunday, February 17th, 2019 AT 11:01 AM

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Tiny
SCGRANTURISMO
  • MECHANIC
  • 4,897 POSTS
Hello,

This could be an ignition problem. I have included a couple of links down below that will take you to guides on figuring out what is going on with your vehicle. Please go through them and get back to us with what you find out.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-cranks-excessively-before-starting
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

Thanks,
Alex
2CarPros
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Monday, February 18th, 2019 AT 4:04 AM

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