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- Tue Aug 28, 2007 10:05 pm
- Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
- Topic: Parked vehicle for a few months, now won't start
- Replies: 11
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Success! Needed a full tank.
Filling the tank did the trick, thanks! It was only about half full, so I topped off the tank. It didn't work right away, so I let it sit for an hour, gave the bumpers a little shake, and it eventually started. Didn't have to use any of the additives. Thanks for all the suggestions! Now, does anyone ...
- Mon Aug 27, 2007 7:04 pm
- Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
- Topic: Parked vehicle for a few months, now won't start
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4127
some fuel and spark, but still not starting
I can see fuel in the bowl, and it's at the mid-level of the glass. I didn't take the whole air filter case off, but I can smell some fuel. It does smell old and stale. I pulled the 1 plug wire, stuck an old plug in, turned the ignition, and got a few sparks. I decided to replace the fuel filter ...
- Sat Aug 25, 2007 7:46 pm
- Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
- Topic: Parked vehicle for a few months, now won't start
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4127
Parked vehicle for a few months, now won't start
A friend parked his 83 Tercel4wd for a few months over the winter (trip out of the country), and hasn't been able to get it to start since. The engine turns, but doesn't catch. We've replaced the battery, plugs & wires, cap & rotor, and no joy. The fuel tank was about 3.5 gallons short of full.