slow startup??

[bbnova22]

i just got my new 2008 black 4x4 fj last week. it is great!! i had a question though. when i try to start it up, it takes a bit to turn over. i had a new chevy silverado 1500 before this, and it would start up right when i turned the key. it normal for the FJ to take a sec to turn over? im just trying to figure out if this is normal, since this is my first toyota. thanks!

[RomaBoy]

It's normal to have to spin it over a bit.

[kokopelli]

Five seems to be the magic number. neeh, neeh, neeh, neeh, neeh, varoom.. Go figure... Ron

bbnova22 previously said:

i just got my new 2008 black 4x4 fj last week. it is great!! i had a question though. when i try to start it up, it takes a bit to turn over. i had a new chevy silverado 1500 before this, and it would start up right when i turned the key. it normal for the FJ to take a sec to turn over? im just trying to figure out if this is normal, since this is my first toyota. thanks!

[jayman]

Before I changed the plugs in mine last fall, it consistently needed 5-6 cranks before running. Now it consistently fires after 2-3 cranks

I used to have a 2000 GMC Sierra. Usually, just flick the key and it was running. Until I had deposits build up on the IAC and TB, then it would fire and stall. Dealer was clueless, so I bought the factory shop manual. Had it fixed myself in an hour

[bbnova22]

ok perfect...thanks for the help. i just wanted to make sure it was normal for it to do that!!

[taltyman]

I normally drive my Ford PU that starts immediately. Then when I drive the FJ I turn the key and let it go and and then realize that it didn't start and go "oh yea, the FJ, hold the key down a little longer". It's normal from what others have said here. Congratulations on your new ride.

[nissanaltimacrazyhorse]

i have a 08 usually takes 2 seconds tops so it sounds normal, stop worring so much you will end up with sleepless nights if you read all of these posts.