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help with rough idle

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by apex9r, Nov 14, 2009.

  1. Nov 14, 2009 at 6:58 PM
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    apex9r

    apex9r [OP] mountain rover

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    irregular miss at idle which is around 700rpm. new plugs, newish wires, does octane matter in these trucks? I run 85:confused:
     
  2. Nov 14, 2009 at 6:59 PM
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    chris4x4

    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    How many miles? Is the CEL on?
     
  3. Nov 14, 2009 at 7:00 PM
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    it was on a week ago with codes for #3 cyl missfire and o2 sensor. then i changed the plugs and reset the comp and the light stayed off. 149000k
     
  4. Nov 14, 2009 at 7:03 PM
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    Hmmm......is it only at idle? How bad?
     
  5. Nov 14, 2009 at 7:05 PM
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    it never dies but its quite irritating and noticeable. if i raise the rpm's by even 50 it runs smooth. could the idle be set too low?
     
  6. Nov 14, 2009 at 7:08 PM
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    chris4x4

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    Idle is electronically controled. Check for vacuum leaks, or disconnected vacuum lines.
     
  7. Nov 14, 2009 at 7:12 PM
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    apex9r

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    what about the cable adjustment on the throttle body? hmm vaccum lines do sound like the most plausible reason.
     
  8. Nov 14, 2009 at 7:14 PM
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    chris4x4

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    That wont make the idle rough. It should be smooth at that RPM with a slight "burble" now and then at most.
     
  9. Nov 14, 2009 at 7:18 PM
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    apex9r

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    well that "burble" is about every 2-3 seconds, and do you still have ur cummins?
     
  10. Nov 14, 2009 at 8:25 PM
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    chris4x4

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    Nope. I had to get rid of it.
     
  11. Nov 15, 2009 at 11:36 AM
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    aww:( sorry bro, know the feelin:drunk:
     
  12. Nov 15, 2009 at 11:43 AM
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    Some stuff. Not a lot, just some.
    IAC? Try cleaning the throttlebody.
     
  13. Nov 15, 2009 at 11:45 AM
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    I have just recently developed a similar issue where the idle is low and rough around 500 rpm... it use to be a bit higher... thoughts?
     
  14. Nov 15, 2009 at 1:21 PM
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    chris4x4

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    Normal idle for the 1GR-FE after warmed up is 500 rpm or so.
     

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