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Throttle lag/stall feel

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Ortacoma10, Apr 7, 2024.

  1. Apr 7, 2024 at 10:15 AM
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    Ortacoma10

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    10’ auto v6: Noticed more recently a lag between 35-45 trying to speed up almost like a stall feel. Maintenance always done on time cleaned maf sensor and tb a few months ago. Fluids always done on time
    I know these trucks are notorious for throttle lag but sometimes it can be frustrating. I know theses the options of tune or throttle controller obviously just want to be sure nothing else is up. Transmission shifts through all gears no problem plus fluid was done at 100k. Tia to any help
     
  2. Apr 7, 2024 at 10:29 AM
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    How many miles on plugs?
     
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  3. Apr 7, 2024 at 10:36 AM
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    Done around 7k ago so not long
     
  4. Apr 7, 2024 at 10:36 AM
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    New wires and coils haven’t done tho so maybe..? Idk
     
  5. Apr 7, 2024 at 11:13 AM
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    Dm93

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    CEL on?
    Any codes?

    Does it stumble like a misfire or is it just a lack of acceleration?
     
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  6. Apr 7, 2024 at 12:19 PM
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    No cel on haven’t scanned for codes tho. Feels like a slight misfire bc the truck overall runs good
     
  7. Apr 7, 2024 at 12:23 PM
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    Tune can change it and is probably better than a throttle modifier.

    don’t the 5ATs have a thing inside the pan that can be turned with a screwdriver to improve the shift behavior?
     
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  8. Apr 7, 2024 at 12:24 PM
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    I agree. And no clue never heard of that. Maybe
     
  9. Apr 7, 2024 at 6:25 PM
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    Sounds more like a fuel or spark issue but no expert. Tried running injector cleaner through a tank?
     
  10. Apr 7, 2024 at 7:02 PM
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    not a bad idea. Whether it be mild cleaner in tank, moderate EFI service, or real deal bench injector service
     
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  11. Apr 8, 2024 at 9:07 AM
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    Added some injector cleaner this morning, may do it again in a few days
     

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