1997 Petrol Prado 3.4 Starts then stops...

[PradoChick Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close PradoChick]

Hi All, I have a 1997 Toyota Prado. I went to start it and it starts but then around 3 secs later it dies, i continually did this over and over and eventually i drained my battery so had to charge it again. Has anyone ever experienced this before? I cant drive it cause it will only stay on for a couple of seconds Ive asked on other Facebook 4wd forums and everyone seems to have a different answer.. Got a mechanic coming to look at her tomorrow but thought id ask here just in case someone else had this same issue happen to them.

[brissy Member Find all posts View Profile Close brissy]

sounds like a fuel issue, is the petrol cap on tightly? this will affect the pump , should be able to hear the pump priming once ignition is turned on , if not maybe a relay or fuse might be blown