I have a 2016 Toyota Corolla LE with 45,000 miles on it. I went to crank my car and it wouldn't crank. So at first I thought it was the battery but all the lights came on. So then I pumped the pedal and it cranked. Its Its done this now 5 times. It's like it ain't getting fuel. I wouldn't ask if it wasn't for the fact I don't have alot of money to spend at the auto manic.
Both of you are wrong I have a pending code P011B and something about the evap system. Yes, I have tried recap my gas cap. My car starts but you have to pump the gas pedal first.
A battery can test with 12volts on a meter and still not start the car. Hold the meter on the battery while someone is trying to start it. It shouldn’t drop voltage. If it does that’s the culprit. Or take it to an auto supply store. Most have battery testers. Drop it off let them charge and load test it. If you had a fuel flow issue it would be constant.
It ended up being the battery. Just never had a car do that. Usually the cars go dead and I know it is the battery or starter.
I doubt you have a fuel flow issue. See my answer below. A lot of electronics have to work correctly to start. If your battery is marginal it can turn over but still not start. When you pump the gas pedal your making the ecm think the car is flooded. It actually restricts fuel and increases air flow.
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So I checked my battery with a multimeter and I was right it isn't dead. My starter isn't bad either. For me to have to pump the gas pedal for it to start I think i have a clogged fuel line. You didnt resolve my issue but have it out there like its resolved.
A multi-meter can't test a battery. You need to have it load tested.
I didn't mark your question resolved, but I'll fix it for you.
pumping the accelerator does not indicate clogged fuel lines. You would have to do a fuel pressure test to determine that.
There's no such thing as a gas pedal in a gasoline driver car. You press the accelerator pedal to tell the computer how fast you want to go. The computer then opens the throttle valve which lets in a certain amount of air. The amount of air is measure, and according to that volume, the fuel injectors are pulsed for a calculated length of time to deliver just the right amount fuel to combust all the oxygen that was sucked in.
The driver doesn't have any direct control over fuel flow.
Pressing the pedal all the way while starting does engage the engine's flood clearing function though, so that may indicate some fuel injector issues.
This code, P011b, is a coolant DTC. See here:
https://www.obd-codes.com/p011b
Probable causes and potential fixes are listed on that page.
Coolant issues are VERY SERIOUS because failure to diagnose and treat will, sooner rather than later, destroy your engine.
So, you've been advised.
