Toyota Yaris wont start unless peddle on the floor

Car: Toyota Yaris
Variant: 1.3 auto paddle shift
Model Year: 2012
Categories: Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss
hi my wifes car wont start unless you keep the accelerator on the floor 'takes about 10 seconds of continues turning on the key before it will fire 'if it was an old car I would say it needed choke '? anyone any idea please thanks tony
Posted: Nov 18, 2013 (10 years ago)
Take it to your dealer ,it maybe a recall issue or covered by warranty at that age.
Posted Nov 19, 2013 (10 years ago)
Not sure on that car but it's normally the engine coolant temp sensor that lets the ecu know it's a cold start and needing more fuel .Just like your old choke as you mention, but as suggested , should be covered by warranty .
Posted Nov 20, 2013 (10 years ago)
we had a vectra 1.9cdti come to us with the same problem, there was low compression in one or more cylinders, but would advise to check battery, alternator, spark/slow plugs first and after that do a compression check.
Posted Nov 20, 2013 (10 years ago)

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