2000 rav4 82000 miles... had the throttle body cleaned in 2007. now car wont' start unless gas is depressed while starting. is it same problem? is this common for this vehicle?
2000 rav4 82000 miles... had the throttle body cleaned in 2007. now car wont' start unless gas is depressed while starting. is it same problem? is this common for this vehicle?
We need a little more clarification on the "is it the same problem" part. Same problem as what? If it has been that long since the Throttle Body was cleaned I would imagine it could use another cleaning.
As far as the trouble starting, is it turning slower or does it just crank forever until you stand on the gas? How old are your plugs? There are a few variables here that need to be figured out.
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It cranks forever until i stand on the gas. I've never changed the plugs and I've had the car since it was 60,000 miles, now 82,000. Had the timing belt changed at 70,000.
The same problem as before is that it doesn't start unless I am on the gas. Sounds like it wants to turn over but won't unless I'm on the gas. Happens intermittently. Mostly mornings.
It cranks forever until i stand on the gas. I've never changed the plugs and I've had the car since it was 60,000 miles, now 82,000. Had the timing belt changed at 70,000.
The same problem as before is that it doesn't start unless I am on the gas. Sounds like it wants to turn over but won't unless I'm on the gas. Happens intermittently. Mostly mornings.
I would recommend a general tune-up including new plugs, a Throttle Body cleaning, a MAF cleaning, a bottle of fuel injector cleaner for a couple of tanks of gas, a new air filter, and maybe even a new fuel filter.
Sounds like you should give the vehicle a good going over to check for regular maintenance items that may have not been done by the previous owner. Do a search here on these topics and you will find a wealth of knowledge - especially in the DIY sections.
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Highwaylizard 2004 Tundra Double Cab Limited Edition 4.7 liter V8, four speed automatic, four wheel drive, testing platform for fuel economy, self designed cold air intake using ram air principle, Fitch Fuel Catalyst, Aero Turbine, "Foolie Exhaust" from Aero Turbine back, True Flow Intake with True Flow foam filter, Mobile 1 in the engine, K&N oil filter, Royal Purple in the differentials. 3:91 gears in the front (Thanks Cajuntundra!) and rear (Thanks Nytrousboy!) differentials, Toyo H/T Open Country tires. testis amotio per pera
Throttle body cleaning?
2000 rav4 82000 miles... had the throttle body cleaned in 2007. now car wont' start unless gas is depressed while starting. is it same problem? is this common for this vehicle?
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