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bossaco1 · Newbie Joined: 21 Dec 2006 Posts: 1

Challenge for Repair Enthusiasts ....1997 Toyota Prado (colorado)

Hi I'm Eric
I have a 1997 Toyota Prado VX 5 door

Engine : 5VZ-FE, 3378cc, (gasoline)petrol, V6, efi

Problem : Hard Starting

When i start it up the engine will crank but it will not start, then i will try it a couple
of times eventually the engine will start.... then when i turn it off for just 20 minutes,
it'll have a hard time starting again. If I turn it off and on within 20 mins it will run
fine....and take note, the check engine indicator is not lit.

The solutions I have done:
1. I thought it was the starter-I bought a new one
2. I also had the oil changed and replaced the-spark plugs, fuel filter, fuel pump,
air filter and high tension wires
3. I drove it to a Toyota Service center-since the check engine indicator is not lit, they
cant diagnose it, because the car wasnt sending any OBDII codes. Instead they checked the
engine compression, and found out it was fine.

Hope to Hear...

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500SEC · Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2006 17:34 Post subject:

If it were happening to my old Merc, I'd be certain that it was the fuel pump relay playing up... the soldering corrodes after a while and it needs to be resoldered internally, or the relay unit replaced entirely. But on a Landcruiser... sorry but I could be totally off course.
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joinerman · Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2006 22:21 Post subject:

Air getting in the system & fuel syphoning back to the tank & causing an air lock is a possibility or the vent on the fuel cap blocked.

Joinerman