2002 Toyota Rav4 (ACA20R) — Repair Solution

2.0L 1AZ-FE 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol · Battery / Starter / Alternator · Electrical

Toyota Rav4 (ACA20R) Battery / Starter / Alternator Electrical Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Toyota
Model: Rav4 (ACA20R)
Year: 2002
Engine: 2.0L 1AZ-FE 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol
Area: Electrical
Category: Battery / Starter / Alternator

Customer Complaint

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Problem Summary

This has only happened twice in the life of the car. Cold in the morning you go to start the car and it will crank normal (or maybe just a little slow), almost start but not start and then crank like there is very little or no compression at all and will not start.

Diagnostic Sequence

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Quick Facts

CodeTOYAC02410
Vehicle2002 Toyota Rav4 (ACA20R)
Engine2.0L 1AZ-FE 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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