1995 Toyota 4Runner Starting

1995 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
130,075 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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GDEGERO
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Have to crank for 10-15 seconds before engine turns over. and sometimes wont turn over at all. Smell of fuel immediate. Black spray from exhaust pipe. Fuel in air intake hose @ butterfly valve.
Nov 18, 2009 at 8:50 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Possible causes include a bad O2 sensor, excessive fuel pressure (bad fuel pressure regulator or plugged return line), leaky fuel injectors, dirty air filter or restricted air inlet, or a defective coolant sensor that prevents the engine management system from going into closed loop mode.
Nov 18, 2009 at 8:39 PM
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