2012 Toyota Corolla (ZRE182R) — Repair Solution

1.8L 2ZR-FE 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol Auto · Long Cranking Time / Slow To Fire Up · Engine

Toyota Corolla (ZRE182R) Long Cranking Time / Slow To Fire Up Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Toyota
Model: Corolla (ZRE182R)
Year: 2012
Engine: 1.8L 2ZR-FE 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol Auto
Kilometres: 249,910
Area: Engine
Category: Long Cranking Time / Slow To Fire Up

Customer Complaint

Intermittent extended crank during restart after 5-10min then seems to lack power.

Problem Summary

Starting problems now and then. The car starts fine in the morning or when the engine is cold. If the customer stops the car and restarts again within 5 to 10 min, it takes a long time to start. Once it starts, the car seems like it is losing power. The fuel filter was replaced recently.

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Quick Facts

CodeTOYZR12118
Vehicle2012 Toyota Corolla (ZRE182R)
Engine1.8L 2ZR-FE 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol Auto
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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