'96 camry - slighhard starting

Apr 23, 2008 2 Replies

Hi,



I have a '96 camry 4 cyl that starts every time but it takes about 7-8 cranks before the engine catches. What is annoying is that if I take my chances and let go of the key sometimes after 2 or 3 cranks it will start instantly. Any ideas why this is? I mean it starts anyway but I just don't like the extra strain on the starter and battery.


When was your last tune up , start there.

Does this happen only when the engine is cold, or all the time?

If it's the former, clean the idle air control valve.

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