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Toyota RAV4 diesel pump - has it died?

I have a 2005 Toyota RAV4 diesel with 57,000 miles on the clock. It was running fine, but now won't start. We've been told that it's probably the diesel fuel pump.

Is this a common fault, and is replacement horrendously expensive? Also, is there a way of repairing or reconditioning?

Asked on 13 December 2012 by Bob F

Answered by Honest John
Depends which diesel pump: the tank lifter pump or the fuel injection pump.
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