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Wed 4 Aug 2004 11:28

Toyota Rav 4 Starting Problems - Tim S

I've had a long standing problem with my M reg Rav 4 - leave it standing for a week and the battery goes flat. This sometimes causes great confusion to the alarm/immobiliser which then requires resetting, generally by the AA.

Having gone through the whole rigmarole once again, I still haven't identified the cause of the battery drain but I have needed to fit a new battery.

I'm now left with a new problem. Four times out of five, when I turn the ignition on the amber warning light doesn't come on (as it should) and the engine will crank but not fire. It seems much worse when the engine is cold.

Anybody experienced similar problems or got any bright ideas?

Thanks.

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