Will not start tries to run for a few seconds?

1995 TOYOTA TACOMA
200,500 MILES • 2.4L • 4 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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Whenever I first try to start my truck it just tries to run for a few seconds and then it will just turn over without any attempt to run
Sep 6, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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It sounds like it is running out of fuel, when the engine stops running lets try starting fluid to see if anything changes. Please watch this video to help us see what is wrong.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXLJbuAZ4CE&t

Please go over this guide and get back to us.
Sep 6, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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