Friday 7 October 2011

New Battery, Alternator, starter OK, car can't start properely?

1999 Toyota Corolla, changed battery, also they checked alternator and said it's fine. Hovewer after several days seems like I have to turn key few times before car will start... and it's getting worse.New Battery, Alternator, starter OK, car can't start properely?What happens when you turn it over the first couple times?Do you just hear a click sound until it starts?If its a clicking sound i would check the battery terminals that go onto your posts if they are corroded it might now be getting a good connection.Happened to a car we had, you would just have to turn the key like 3 times for it to start up.
New Battery, Alternator, starter OK, car can't start properely?
Try changing the spark plugs...good luck.
New Battery, Alternator, starter OK, car can't start properely?
Whens the last time the car had a complete tune-up including fuel filter??
You may have a problem with an injector or fuel pump!!!
Check your fuel pressure and volume if engine is turning but not starting. On some vehicles, fuel pump is activated by either the fuel pump relay or oil pressure switch. If relay fails, pump will then be activated by the oil pressure switch but will take a few of cranking to build up enough oil pressure to activate switch.