hard starting

1994 TOYOTA CARINA
80,000 MILES • 1.5L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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VIKITALA CHIMOTA
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hard starting in the morning.
Aug 7, 2017 at 7:37 AM
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Hello,

It sounds like you may have a vacuum leak. Here is a guide that will help you confirm the problem.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-an-engine-vacuum-gauge

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-cranks-excessively-before-starting

If anything checks out let try to read the codes.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Please let us know what you find.

Cheers, Ken
Aug 9, 2017 at 11:32 AM