Cranks no start issue after smoke came out of vents

Tiny
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  • 2005 TOYOTA MATRIX
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Tried to start smoke came out of vents in car. Now will turn over but will not start.
Wednesday, October 3rd, 2018 AT 3:56 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

How much smoke and what did it smell like? Can you hear the fuel pump in the tank prime for five seconds when the key is turned on without cranking the engine over? Here is a guide to help us get started:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

Please run down this guide and report back.

Cheers, Ken
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Thursday, October 4th, 2018 AT 11:38 AM

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