Everything was going well so far. And overnight, your Toyota Avensis 4 does start more or has trouble starting. The most complicated thing is that we never really understand what the problem came from. Since it's already too late for your appointment, find a moment to identify the problem. We will see through this file what are the most common situations and how identifier.
Your Toyota Avensis 4 battery is discharged
This is definitely the most common problem, and certainly the most basic to troubleshoot. The headlights of this Toyota Avensis 4 remained on all night, the bulb in the passenger compartment of the vehicle, or simply the keys on the ignition, etc. Anything that can consume electricity while the engine block is off could be the cause of the problem. But it also appears when the battery is too old, or why not alternator. So, if you want to check if the battery of this Toyota Avensis 4 is empty there is a very easy way. If the headlight illumination remains low, it means it's a battery problem! On the other hand, when the headlights turn perfectly, it means that the problem comes from elsewhere. So, if you want to fill the battery, you probably know how to accomplish it, and you must always remember to have cable within your trunk. It is still possible that thimbles of the battery be oxidized. So you just have to open the hood and see if these are found to be blocked. Then you can remove the oxidation with a duster. If that doesn't work, you'll have to replace the battery.
The starter of the Toyota Avensis 4 is worn
It happens less frequently than an empty battery however it can still happen at times. So, if you want to discern the steps to follow you will have to know what is the use of a starter on this Toyota Avensis 4. It is a kind of engine inside the engine. The difference is that it is completely electric. Indeed, it is he who allows to start the engine, and the electricity necessary for its operation comes from the battery. To make it work, it will sometimes be enough to give a few small strokes on its surface to be able to take off the coals in order to let the electricity circulate.
The engine of your Toyota Avensis 4 is flooded
It better not be that. At times it is still possible to successfully start your Toyota Avensis 4, but it also happens that the engine remains irreversibly flooded. It happens especially when it is cold. Usually you can spot it when you try to start the engine and you feel a strong gasoline smell. Sometimes it is enough to wait about twenty minutes and the problem will be fixed. On gasoline-powered automobiles it is also conceivable to remove gasoline in spark plugs however, this manipulation is not recommended for mechanical apprentices.
Conclusion
If this Toyota Avensis 4 does not start, it could be from a electric problem and more rarely of a engine problem. You now have the main leads to be able to spot the problem, if despite everything it remains, we invite you to go to a professional, they are paid for it after all! Good luck.