Trouble starting the engine?

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Thank you for the response. For measuring the fuel pressure, the figure attached has a black plastic snap connector, which I assume is the fuel line connection. After I remove the plastic clamp, I tried to separate the line/hose by pulling, but did not want to break anything. Is there something else holding the line to the hose? Also, when I put the fuel pressure gage on, is it ok to put a hose over the formed aluminum bubl on the fuel line and just hold in place by hand while someone else turns it over, or is there too high of pressure to do so (about what pressure should I expect)?
You mention checking the vacuum line to the fuel regulator and seeing if there is gas in it. Does this need to be done when the engine is hot? The 2nd picture looking down on the fuel pump - is the hose you are talking about the one with the yellow clip in the picture? I was concerned about breakinhg the clip or the hose if trying to separate the hose from the plastic 90 degree part that is held in to the pump by the yellow clip.
Thanks
Perry

1998 Toyota Corolla

My car has less than 89,000 miles. And that is the true milage. I'm now having trouble starting my car. It takes maybe two-five tries to get my car started. Two days ago, it starting after two tries, but it was still making the sound that a car makes when you start it up. I did a little research, and it seems as though it may be either the alternator or the fuel pump. About how much does this type of repair cost? For my "little 'ole" car?

If it sits over night it is hard to crank in the morning. Once start no problem the rest of the day.

1996 Toyota Corolla 1.8L- must crank a long time before it starts. Runs/idles smooth except for occasional stumble which will sometimes cause it to stall. Also, if throttle is cracked open suddenly it will stall (every time). Fuel pump/pressure ok, fuel filter replaced, timing verified correct, all 4 plugs firing. Intake manifold vacuum is 21" steady (takes a full 30 seconds or more to reach full vacuum) and oddly does not drop when throttle is opened- just sits there at 21". Any ideas? Thanks.

Removed valve cover to reveal timing marks on cam gear & absolutely verify/eliminate timing problem and want to replace belt while I'm this far along (it's due anyway- 60k miles since last change). Belt & valve cover gasket not available (or time to install) till Wed evening. Throttle position sensor checks OK, will test airflow meter next. Will check compression as mphauto suggests after timing belt is done. Vacuum anomaly may be due to guage I'm using-will try different guage also after timing belt is done.

Vacuum annomaly ended up being the guage- vacuum not an issue.
Hard start/stumble/stall problem ended up being bad (intermittent) spark plug wires. Installed new OEM Toyota set (my advise- don't buy aftermarket plug wires!). Car starts right up runs like new under all conditions.

1996 Toyota Corolla 1.8L- must crank a long time before it starts. Runs/idles smooth except for occasional stumble which will sometimes cause it to stall. Also, if throttle is cracked open suddenly it will stall (every time). Fuel pump/pressure ok, fuel filter replaced, timing verified correct, all 4 plugs firing. Replaced Dist Cap & rotor. Intake manifold vacuum is 21" steady (takes a full 30 seconds or more to reach full vacuum) and oddly does not drop when throttle is opened- just sits there at 21". Any ideas? Thanks.

Vacuum annomaly ended up being the guage- vacuum not an issue.
Hard start/stumble/stall problem ended up being bad (intermittent) spark plug wires. Installed new OEM Toyota set (my advise- don't buy aftermarket plug wires. Car starts right up runs like new under all conditions.

About a week ago, I noticed my car not starting right. I thought maybe it was my battery and I had it tested and it tested good. There was a fair amount of carbon on the connections so I cleaned them really good. It is still having trouble starting. Any thoughts on what it may be? Thanks.

I have a 1995 toyota corolla hard to start when cold miss fire and back fire and when rev up for 30 to 40sec it go away but it dose not do it all tim

The car is EFI it is A 1995 auto