taco just flat lined

Hey fellas
I was driving to get some honey dues done, and out of no where my taco just dies, check engine light, and oil light came on [just changed the oil]
has power, and cranks. going to oriellys after I get off work for a code read, anyone ever have this, thanks for any input

 

Did you out oil in it?

 

I was cruising around 40, then it just idled down, and died....no putter, no chug, it was very quick. luckily I found a road with a down hill..... thanks for input

 

Check the fuel pressure

 

Dont know your problem, but the oil light will come on if the engine shuts down. So another words, the oil light probably doesnt mean anything to your specific issue, it was a result of the issue.

 

dirty maf.

 

Perhaps the alternator?

 

After alt failure the vehicle will run on battery until the battery is dead. He has power and it cranks.

 

OP, everything is guesswork until you get the code(s) pulled. I'm sure you aren't passing out prizes for the correct guess. Are you?

Even if someone guesses right, you aren't going to go start repairs based w/o having the code(s) read, correct?

So don't make yourself nuts with shots in the dark. Wait till you have actual info.

Where this site can be more helpful is guidance on how to solve/repair some issues associated with the code(s).

And as I always asked my kids, 'is it out of gas?'

 

it was throwing a code a while back for that......

 

and it's funny u say that, it has ran out due to the floater sticking once before, I'll cap it off before towing it

 

yup the floater was stuck again, had my girlfriend go put gas in it, she said turned over lol.

 

Not sure about the Tacoma setup, but I just replaced the FLS in my fiancee's Trailblazer for $38 with an OEM part.

Took a weekend to put it in, but.. I digress.

 

Seriously, If your gas gauge isn't reliable, pay attention to your trip odometer.

 

So. Are you?

Oh wait. I won. Should I send my paypal info? Or just my mailing address?

You ever hear the old saying, fool me once.......... it applies to your sending unit.

 

A fuel issue was gonna be my guess, lol.