From: rasta@dakine.com.invalid   
      
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   > Have a 93 4Runner, since new. Has about 160k miles. Always had   
   > maintenance at manual specified intervals.   
   > I'm up here in Canada near the end of a cold winter. I'm semi-retired   
   > and work Tue, Wed & Thursday.   
   > If I drive the truck daily then no problem, starts right away. But if   
   > I miss a day or two then it's a bugger to start.   
   > Battery is strong. I turn the key, count to 10 then try to start.   
   > So two questions please   
   > 1. Does the fuel pump start pumping when you turn on the ignition or   
   > when you turn key to start?   
   > &   
   > 2. It seems as though it isn't getting gas, like its drained away or   
   > lost pressure. Is this plausible?   
   >   
   > thanks in advance   
   >   
   I have the same year 4Runner.  I think the fuel pump turns on when the key   
   is in the ON. If it cranks OK, it might be the Ignition Coil.  If you can   
   test your fuel line, it should put out 40PSI. Another thing to check is the   
   Mass Air Sensor.   
      
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