1989 Toyota Camry Won't Start

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1989 Toyota Camry with 275,000 miles wont start. It has been parked for over a year as we were deciding what to do with it. Now trying to get it running again. Before it was parked it ran good. Now upon attempting to start, the engine tries to start (battery is good, and makes starting noise) but doesn't seem to be getting any fuel. It is fuel injected but can it be primed?
Mar 12, 2006 at 8:15 AM
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2CARPRO BOB
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Do a compression check on the engine. If okay, then you need to determine if your engine will not start because of lack of fuel or lack of spark. If fuel is the problem, check the fuel pump, pressure etc. If no spark, check the coil, distributor, 12 volts to the coil, etc
Mar 14, 2006 at 12:51 PM

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Perform a compression check. If compression is okay, determine whether the no-start is from lack of fuel or lack of spark. If fuel-related, check the fuel pump and fuel pressure. If there is no spark, check the coil, distributor, and 12-volt supply to the coil.

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A 1989 Toyota Camry with 275,000 miles will not start after sitting for over a year. It cranks with a good battery but does not seem to get fuel. The expert recommends a compression check, then testing for fuel versus spark. If fuel is the issue, check the fuel pump and pressure. If there is no spark, check the coil, distributor, and power to the coil.

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