2009 Toyota Kluger (GSU40R) — Repair Solution

3.5L 2GR-FE 6cyl 24v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol Auto · Long Cranking Time / Slow To Fire Up · Engine

Toyota Kluger (GSU40R) Long Cranking Time / Slow To Fire Up Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Toyota
Model: Kluger (GSU40R)
Year: 2009
Engine: 3.5L 2GR-FE 6cyl 24v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol Auto
Kilometres: 149,664
Area: Engine
Category: Long Cranking Time / Slow To Fire Up

Customer Complaint

The engine is hard to start

Problem Summary

The first time the vehicle came in with an engine light on and a scan revealed codes relating to misfire cyl 1.
Two days later the owner calls with a hard starting complaint.

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Quick Facts

CodeTOYGS09118
Vehicle2009 Toyota Kluger (GSU40R)
Engine3.5L 2GR-FE 6cyl 24v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol Auto
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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