Occasional trouble starting

2006 TOYOTA RAV4
70,000 MILES • 3.5L • V6 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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MATTBOWERY
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Hey there, sometimes when I try to start my car it cranks for three to five seconds before starting. Sometimes it cranks and doesn't start until I try again. Any thoughts?
Feb 17, 2019 at 11:01 AM
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SCGRANTURISMO
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Hello,

This could be an ignition problem. I have included a couple of links down below that will take you to guides on figuring out what is going on with your vehicle. Please go through them and get back to us with what you find out.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-cranks-excessively-before-starting
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

Thanks,
Alex
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Feb 18, 2019 at 4:04 AM
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