car start trouble????

[2kcamrytnr]

this has me a little confused, im having a little trouble starting my car, and yes its not the battery because that got replaced a few months back and i have heard what that sounds like. but this sounds like its turning over but not enough gas is going through or something or it will kind of start and then just shutoff so im wondering if its the ignition....???? thanks for the input in advance!!!!!!!! i forgot to mention that it will eventually start on like the 4th or 5th try for now anyways i guess............

[marc780]

year, mileage, engine? From your handle i am guessing you own a 2000 model camry...what i hear you saying is it cranks fine but starts hard. Does it do this with the engine warm too or does it start easier then...?

I'd try the easiest thing and most likely solution first, clean the throttle body and the iac, it is probably dirty and gummed up. Then see if it starts more easily after that.

How to: Cleaning Throttle Body, Pictorial

[2kcamrytnr]

good guess yes it is a 2000 camry, v6 1mz-fe, and yes it still does this even when the engine is warm, and yeh i actually bought some seafoam and have been meaning to use it but havent had the time, thanks dude

[Your Uncle Moe]

I have a similar problem in a neighboring thread but in my case it turns over and I hear a Bubbling/gurgling noise and then the rpm drops to 0.