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Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by bubbasparkx, Jun 29, 2009.

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  1. Jun 29, 2009 at 9:20 PM
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    i have a problem with my truck!!!!! everytime i take off from a complete stop my truck starts sputtering from 1000 to 3500 rpms. i dont no what it is... it sounds like its miss firing but the plugs look fine. i have changed the fuel filter but that wasnt it.....

    PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
     
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  2. Jun 29, 2009 at 9:27 PM
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    Dose it hesatate then take off? cause mine is doing that and also sometimes when comeing to a stop it starts spurtting untill i hit the gas.
     
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  3. Jun 29, 2009 at 9:30 PM
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    might wanna seafoam the engine and see if that helps any
     
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  4. Jun 29, 2009 at 9:31 PM
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    Is it throwing an Engine light? Are all the vacuum lines propperly connected, with no leaks?
     
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  5. Jun 29, 2009 at 9:36 PM
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    no engine light and nothing is leaking and vacuum lines are connected and yes it does hesitate on take off i was thinking it might be the 02 sensors but im not sure
     
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  6. Jun 29, 2009 at 9:38 PM
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    Check for a leak near the throttle body. the MAF could need to be cleaned as well. O2's will throw an CEL. Check the easy stuff first.
     
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  7. Jun 29, 2009 at 9:40 PM
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    but wouldnt the maf throw on a cel
     
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  8. Jun 29, 2009 at 9:40 PM
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    yeah see if your throttle body is dirty. and if so, seafoam that son of a gun
     
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  9. Jun 29, 2009 at 9:40 PM
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    Not if its dirty.
     
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  10. Jun 29, 2009 at 9:41 PM
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    thanks ill try that and see if it works
     
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  11. Jun 29, 2009 at 9:43 PM
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    could you tell if the o2 sensors were bad by turning your key to the on position and check if they are warm or not
     
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  12. Jun 29, 2009 at 9:45 PM
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    No. If it was your O2's, it would trip the CEL. Clean the MAF with some electronic contact cleaner, and see what happens. Have you done any work on you engine recently?
     
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  13. Jun 29, 2009 at 9:47 PM
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    nope i have just been driving it and changing the oil and clean the air filter every now and then....
     
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  14. Jun 29, 2009 at 9:50 PM
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    ah HA! Your running a K&N, Im guessing?
     
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  15. Jun 29, 2009 at 9:52 PM
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    If u figer out what it is besure to let me know mine says its buring lean it has cell light po172 on and i cleaned the MAF did'nt help a bit

    is seafoam bad for the motor couldnt it mess it up ?
     
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  16. Jun 29, 2009 at 9:52 PM
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    nope lol i dont have money right now im only 16 with no job it sucks
     
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  17. Jun 29, 2009 at 9:56 PM
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    Inspect all vacuum and PCV hoses, replace if necessary
    Cleanthe MAF sensor. Consult your service manual for it's location if you need help. I find it's best to take it off and spray it with electronics cleaner or brake cleaner. Make sure you are careful not to damage the MAF sensor, and make sure it's dry before reinstalling
    Inspect fuel lines for cracks, leaks, or pinches
    Check the fuel pressure at the fuel rail
    Check the fuel injectors, they may be dirty. Use fuel injector cleaner or get them professionally cleaned/replaced.
    Check for an exhaust leak before the first oxygen sensor (this is unlikely to cause the problem, but it is possible)
     
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  18. Jun 29, 2009 at 9:57 PM
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    Ok...Double check the vacuum lines for leaks or cracks, check for leaks aroud the throttle body, and clean the MAF.
     
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    thanks
     
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  20. Jun 30, 2009 at 12:33 AM
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    Is there a VAC leak test kit?
     
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