Toyota 22RE Cold Start Diagnosis and Fix

*Did our video help you? If so, consider buying us a beer: https://bit.ly/3feE6tJ* **PLEASE READ THIS VIDEO DESCRIPTION FOR HELPFUL INFORMATION** In this video we share with you a possible fix if you find your Toyota 22RE motor seems to have a hard time starting under a cold start. For my new used vehicle purchase, an 85 Toyota 4runner, my engine would have to crank over for quite some time before it would finally start running so I started doing some research on the problem and made this video of my experience with fixing the issue. **PARTS** Cold Start Switch #89462-20050 *https://22reperformance.com/22re-engine-electrical/cold-start-injector-thermo-time-switch *Cold Start Injector Gasket #23293-35020 https://parts.camelbacktoyota.com/oem-parts/toyota-gasket-cold-start-f-2329335020 *ECU Temp Sending Unit https://22reperformance.com/22re-engine-electrical/ecu-temp-sender *Fuel Line Washers #90430-08005 (Round Washer) https://parts.camelbacktoyota.com/oem-parts/toyota-gasket-9043008005 #90430-08007 (Funky Shaped Washer) https://parts.camelbacktoyota.com/oem-parts/toyota-gasket-9043008007 **HELPFUL TOOLS** *If you're looking for other tools not used in this video, check out Timmy's Master Tool List.* https://www.amazon.com/shop/timmythetoolman?isPublicView=true *1/4" and 3/8" Flex Head Ratchet Set https://amzn.to/2ql8nNA *1/4" Drive Socket Set https://amzn.to/2PfmaQb *Small Pick Tool Set https://amzn.to/2MyN4AH *Flex Head Box End Wrench Set https://amzn.to/31x8BOo *Multimeter - (The one I bought via Amazon isn't available anymore but this one looks pretty good) https://amzn.to/2NcuGwr *1/2" Drive Flex Head Gear Wrench Ratchet https://amzn.to/2Wnbq2r **As Ebay Partner Network members, we earn commissions from qualifying purchases. **As Amazon Associates we earn from qualifying purchases.

Added 26 Jun 2026