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    My 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser is slow to start

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    My 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser is slow starting, always takes two bumps then it starts. It only has 66,000km and there are no warning lights on dashboard. It also has new spark plugs.

    Answered by CarsGuide
    23 September 2024
    David Morley

    The petrol V6 engine in an FJ Cruiser is a fairly conventional piece of equipment and shouldn’t represent too much of a problem for a mechanic with decent experience. Poor starting can be caused by any number of things but will usually come down to a fault with either the ignition or fuel system.

    An engine that takes two attempts to start can often be suffering from poor fuel pressure, so a check of the pump and filters would be a good place to start. But a slack ignition system can also cause the same symptoms. If the problem is a relatively new one, it’s possible that you might have unwittingly bought a tankful of old or contaminated fuel. Start with the basics, including a mechanic that knows their way around this engine.

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