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Great video , Toyotas not being self-priming was very important and critical information. Thank you for mentioning this. Worthy of subscribing. Really helped me in troubleshooting .
So in regards to this self priming...Toyota is NOT self priming and this we have to find a way to prime it? I'm confused? What do we do when putting in a new fuel pump or reconnecting fuel line? Thanks
@@moosemobileautorepair thanks for the reply. So, when installing a new fuel pump, line or whatever...I hook it up and do nothing special. It takes a few spins to get the air out and it's good to go? Thanks!
Great instructional video. My mechanic told me there was no way to check pressure. I guess it didn't occur to engineer the tee hose splitter etc. I'm having a problem with car not starting. He has ruled out spark & fuel pump working but can't measure the pressure.
Awesome video! My wifes toyota yaris starts hard after sitting a few hrs like it loses its prime. Soon as it gets fuel again fires up runs perfect. Any ideas?
Most of the time it can be a weak fuel pump and/or worn out fuel pressure regulator inside the fuel pump assembly. You would need to check the residual fuel pressure first to verify if that's the problem. Other things that can cause those symptoms are worn out spark plugs and/or too big of a spark plug gap which can cause an extended crank. Those are a couple things you can check first.
The regulator is typically inside the fuel tank. So if you are replacing the regulator I would also replace the fuel pump at the same time and there is also a strainer and o ring seal that needs changing as well. Unless you get the entire fuel pump assembly with everything in it then you don't need to disassemble much. Just be sure the regulator is the problem before you spend all that money to replace it.
@moosemobileautorepair I'm prob just gonna hook wires to the pump and force it to run 3 sec before starting. Only using it for 6 more mths. Thanks for all the info tho
There isn't a specific fuel pressure gauge to use for Toyotas. You will need to fabricate something on your own to make it work. I've been looking around for years and there isn't an adapter that works for Toyotas so I ended up making something like the one you see in the video to make it work. I left some links in the description of some of the adapters and the pressure gauge I used in this video.
@@moosemobileautorepair a mechanic would replace the filter, would he know to change that or do i have to ask him? That's kinda embarrassing to ask lol
I don't think there is one on that model. You will have to hook up a fuel gauge similarly like how I did in this video. On the 2.7 - 2TR-FE engines I believe the fuel lines are closer to the driver's side area in which you will need to connect an SST (Special Service Tool) or something like how I did in this video. Most vehicles these days do not have a Schrader valve to conveniently test the fuel pressure these days unfortunately. Pretty much almost all manufacturers and vehicle models have gone away with the Schrader valve in order to make testing and servicing much more difficult for technicians and do-it-yourselfers.
Yes, but it's best to check the ignition system first which is a good starting point. After you have checked that you can also spray brake cleaner or throttle body cleaner of some sort into the intake to see if the engine starts up and dies. If it starts and dies then you know you have a fuel delivery related issue. If not then it's something else. If it starts up and dies after spraying into the intake then you can check the fuel pressure, etc.
@@moosemobileautorepair Oof yeah I tried starting fluid in the intake and when I cranked it my engine seemed like it was about to start but unfortunately still wouldn’t. felt like it wanted to start a little more though.
Thanks for your criticism, but I work by myself so I don't have the luxury of having a cameraman with me. Also, this was one of my first videos I made when I started off on UA-cam so please don't expect it to be of cinema movie theater quality. Thanks for watching.
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Great video , Toyotas not being self-priming was very important and critical information. Thank you for mentioning this. Worthy of subscribing. Really helped me in troubleshooting .
So in regards to this self priming...Toyota is NOT self priming and this we have to find a way to prime it? I'm confused? What do we do when putting in a new fuel pump or reconnecting fuel line? Thanks
The fuel pump primes only when the engine is cranked over, not when the ignition is on.
@@moosemobileautorepair thanks for the reply. So, when installing a new fuel pump, line or whatever...I hook it up and do nothing special. It takes a few spins to get the air out and it's good to go? Thanks!
Correct.
Great instructional video. My mechanic told me there was no way to check pressure. I guess it didn't occur to engineer the tee hose splitter etc. I'm having a problem with car not starting. He has ruled out spark & fuel pump working but can't measure the pressure.
Awesome video! My wifes toyota yaris starts hard after sitting a few hrs like it loses its prime. Soon as it gets fuel again fires up runs perfect. Any ideas?
Most of the time it can be a weak fuel pump and/or worn out fuel pressure regulator inside the fuel pump assembly. You would need to check the residual fuel pressure first to verify if that's the problem.
Other things that can cause those symptoms are worn out spark plugs and/or too big of a spark plug gap which can cause an extended crank.
Those are a couple things you can check first.
@moosemobileautorepair ya I'm leaning towards the regulator. It runs great all the time. Just 1st start after it sits for some time
The regulator is typically inside the fuel tank. So if you are replacing the regulator I would also replace the fuel pump at the same time and there is also a strainer and o ring seal that needs changing as well. Unless you get the entire fuel pump assembly with everything in it then you don't need to disassemble much. Just be sure the regulator is the problem before you spend all that money to replace it.
@moosemobileautorepair I'm prob just gonna hook wires to the pump and force it to run 3 sec before starting. Only using it for 6 more mths. Thanks for all the info tho
Any idea which pressure gauge works for 2006 rav4 ?. Do I need any adapters for the tester if I buy off Amazon ? Thanks
There isn't a specific fuel pressure gauge to use for Toyotas. You will need to fabricate something on your own to make it work. I've been looking around for years and there isn't an adapter that works for Toyotas so I ended up making something like the one you see in the video to make it work.
I left some links in the description of some of the adapters and the pressure gauge I used in this video.
@@moosemobileautorepair thank you
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so if it was low pressure. whats the fix? is it the filter or injectors???
Fuel pump assembly. You would probably change the fuel filter, strainer/sock, regulator, etc. while you are there as well.
Was able to find a whole pump assembly (denso) from a wrecked Corolla with only 25,000 miles. Check online.
Awesome!
@@Outrunninaround. would it work for a 98 Tacoma
@@moosemobileautorepair a mechanic would replace the filter, would he know to change that or do i have to ask him? That's kinda embarrassing to ask lol
Great 👍
Does 2005 tacoma 2.7 have a test port?
I don't think there is one on that model. You will have to hook up a fuel gauge similarly like how I did in this video. On the 2.7 - 2TR-FE engines I believe the fuel lines are closer to the driver's side area in which you will need to connect an SST (Special Service Tool) or something like how I did in this video. Most vehicles these days do not have a Schrader valve to conveniently test the fuel pressure these days unfortunately. Pretty much almost all manufacturers and vehicle models have gone away with the Schrader valve in order to make testing and servicing much more difficult for technicians and do-it-yourselfers.
What if my car cranks but doesn’t start will this test still help me
Yes, but it's best to check the ignition system first which is a good starting point. After you have checked that you can also spray brake cleaner or throttle body cleaner of some sort into the intake to see if the engine starts up and dies. If it starts and dies then you know you have a fuel delivery related issue. If not then it's something else.
If it starts up and dies after spraying into the intake then you can check the fuel pressure, etc.
@@moosemobileautorepair Oof yeah I tried starting fluid in the intake and when I cranked it my engine seemed like it was about to start but unfortunately still wouldn’t. felt like it wanted to start a little more though.
Try spraying more of the starting fluid and see what happens. Most likely it's a fuel related issue and or electrical if the fuel pump is not running.
Thank goodness I’m not a mechanic.
Wow mine the fuel pressure is completely down by ten minutes.
Ithink I would have some one hold the cam for me
Thanks for your criticism, but I work by myself so I don't have the luxury of having a cameraman with me. Also, this was one of my first videos I made when I started off on UA-cam so please don't expect it to be of cinema movie theater quality. Thanks for watching.
What a waste of time
What a waste of time