Have a 93 4Runner V6, since new. Has about 160k miles. Always had maintenance at manual-specified intervals. I'm up here in Canada near the end of a cold winter. I'm semi-retired and work Tue, Wed & Thursday. If I drive the truck daily then no problem, starts right away. But if I miss a day or two then it's a bugger to start. So two questions please:
- Does the fuel pump start pumping when you turn on the ignition or when you turn key to start? &
- It seems as though it isn't getting gas, like its drained away or lost pressure. Is this plausible?
I've ruled out ignition is because of the time intervals between last running within 24 hours - no problem within 48 hours - cranks much longer & may even sputter on starting within 72 hours - really hard to start - had to drag out a second battery
and I've heard don't touch gas pedal. Is that because the computer will then thinks it's started?
Checked battery & it's fine for now. Lots of power to start. You get used to the 'timing' of a start, and the sound of the engine turning over at whatever rpm. It's always started right away, like the first 3 seconds of turning the key. But miss a day now and everything sounds the same but just keeps turning over and over
Guess it's off to the dealers.