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2011 TOYOTA RAV4

2.5L I4AWDCVTgas
11 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
Repairs0Labor593Torque3864Fluid9DTC910Battery1Maintenance0Recalls11
P1604high severityPowertrain

Startability Malfunction

on 2011 Toyota RAV4 2.5L I4 · AWD

What this code means

The engine failed to achieve stable running speed within expected time after cranking.

Symptoms

  • CEL
  • Hard starting
  • Extended cranking
  • Stall after start
  • Rough idle

Common causes

  • Fuel delivery issue
  • Ignition problem
  • Air leak
  • Low compression

Diagnostic steps

  1. Check fuel pressure
  2. Test ignition system
  3. Check for vacuum leaks
  4. Test compression

Repair notes

Diagnose and repair root cause.

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