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    Toyota Camry 1989: Why won't it turn over?

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    I am having trouble starting my 1989 Toyota Camry SV21. It won't turn over for about two minutes and when it does finally turn over it cuts out when I put my foot on the pedal. I have had it serviced and fitted new spark plugs, new battery and a used cold start part. Once it's warmed up it goes really well. Can you help?

    Answered by CarsGuide
    12 August 2010
    Carsguide.com.au

    When you turn the key you should be able to hear the starter solenoid kick in to engage the starter, if it doesn't then it could be a problem with the solenoid. If you can hear it engaging the starter it could be the battery. Even though you say you have fitted a new one, check its condition and make sure it is one with sufficient cold cranking capacity for your car. When it does fire and go don't put your foot on the throttle immediately, the SV21 has   fuel-injection and doing that will confuse the ECU, just let it run for a moment before trying to drive away.

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