Engine cranks but does not start?

2006 TOYOTA RAV4
217,000 MILES • 3.5L • V6 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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DARRELL ANDERSON
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was idling and then stalled. No service lights anymore. Cranks great but wont start.
Dec 31, 2020 at 12:32 PM
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DANNY L
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Hello, I'm Danny.

First thing that needs to be checked is if you're getting spark and fuel to the engine. Here is a tutorial showing a crank-no start condition:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

Second is a tutorial showing how to test your vehicles fuel pressure.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator

The fuel pressure specification for you car at idle is 44-49 PSI. If the fuel pressure test determines insufficient pressure the the in-tank electric fuel pump will need to be replaced. The fuel tank will need to be dropped to gain access to the fuel pump. Here is another tutorial to show you how to change an in-tank fuel pump:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-electric-fuel-pump

I've attached picture steps below for removal and replacement of both the fuel tank and fuel pump on your vehicle. Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros. Happy Holidays.
Dec 31, 2020 at 3:54 PM
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