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1999 tacoma 3.4 Engine Sputering when im driving what could be wrong

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by OGTKLAN, Jul 11, 2010.

  1. Jul 11, 2010 at 9:05 PM
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    I have a 1999 toyota tacoma 3.4 engine Would anybody happen to know what could be wrong with my engine? Engine Sputers when im driving. I alredy changed spark plugs, spark plug wires, Cataletic converter, timing belt and i also cleaned the throtle body! check this out when i pull the number 5 spark plug wire out and put back in not all the way in you before that click. well it runsgood and it dont sputter as much. however if i push the spark plug wire all the way in it runs like Ch**. What could be wrong? will apreciate any help thanks!!MyPictures092-1_230a32e315153cda0261b787f331b491dbf5417c.jpg
     
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  2. Jul 11, 2010 at 9:23 PM
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    check the spacing on the plugs and if you used aftermarket try toyota denso plugs, our trucks dont like aftermarket

    also is it getting fuel? have you tried cleaning the injectors or much easier replacing the fuel filter or checking the pump pressure?
     
    fireturk41, Jul 11, 2010
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  3. Jul 11, 2010 at 11:05 PM
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    make sure the plugs you bought have the two electrodes on them or two prongs whatever they are....
     
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  4. Jul 11, 2010 at 11:08 PM
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    I forgot to menchen that i conected a code scanner and it read. "Terminal 6 misfire". would you happen to know what that means?
     
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  5. Jul 11, 2010 at 11:25 PM
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    it would help if you had the code #
     
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  6. Jul 11, 2010 at 11:30 PM
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    I've been using the same brand of spark plus since i got he truck 7 years ago NGK R #
    $6 BKR5EKB 11 NGK Spark Plug Stock # 3967
    BKR5EKB 11. Would you know what terminal 6 misfire means on a matco scanner?
     
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  7. Jul 11, 2010 at 11:32 PM
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    It dont show # Just reads terminal 6 misfire!
     
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