2007 Matrix 1.8 problem - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

miszaml · 10-27-2008, 03:54 PM

I purchased 2007 toyota matrix with 19000 miles on it. Car was in minor accident. Then i transported that car from usa to europe. Before loading up my container with my car engine was starting perfectly.Car spent almost 2 months in container. But when i got it off i was trying to start it but i couldn't. It seems to me that there is no power on fuel pump because it doesn't make any noise. I checked fuel pump and its fine. Anyone knows what might be my problem? Thanks

TRXR4KDS · 10-27-2008, 04:48 PM

I'd start with recharging the battery. Then it should turn over when you start it. If it doesn't start but continually turns over, I'd check the spark plugs.

miszaml · 10-27-2008, 06:33 PM

I tryed that. battery and ignition system are fine. I think its either fuel pump relay(I don't know where its located) or something with security system(maybe ecm). battery was taken off vehicle while it was transported. The problem is with no power supply to fuel pump.

edbso · 10-30-2008, 10:45 PM

This is stretching for a solution.
Most cars have a fuel cut off in event of an accident. Usually some sort of inertia thing.
If the car was containered they might have put it down hard and tripped the fuel cutoff.

Can't tell you where it is located but I am reasonably certain that you have one.
Good luck