Hello,
I have a 99 Toyota Camry, 4 cylinder (160K). It won't start when the engine is cold. It'll click but won't turn the engine. If I rev the engine by stepping on the gas paddle, the engine starts but it stalls again when the foot is off the gas paddle. To start the car, I have to keep my foot on the gas paddle for 5 sec. I read years ago from this forum that spraying carburetor cleaner into the IACV would help . I tried that and I was able to start the engine today and yesterday. Is this a long term solution or should I take it in to have a check? What are the potential parts that need replacement? The batter is new. The starter was replaced three years ago.
Ivan
I have a 99 Toyota Camry, 4 cylinder (160K). It won't start when the engine is cold. It'll click but won't turn the engine. If I rev the engine by stepping on the gas paddle, the engine starts but it stalls again when the foot is off the gas paddle. To start the car, I have to keep my foot on the gas paddle for 5 sec. I read years ago from this forum that spraying carburetor cleaner into the IACV would help . I tried that and I was able to start the engine today and yesterday. Is this a long term solution or should I take it in to have a check? What are the potential parts that need replacement? The batter is new. The starter was replaced three years ago.
Ivan