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Erratic idle

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by 2strokeTater, Mar 14, 2025.

  1. Mar 14, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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    2strokeTater

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    Anyone had their 3rd Gen start idling erratically? My tacoma constantly idles up and down between 800 and 1k rpm. I changed my plugs and it didn't help... But I used Bosh plugs instead of the Denso ones. Could that be the problem or maybe a vacuum leak. IAC valve?
    It's the V6 with 140k miles on it btw.
     
  2. Mar 14, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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    Strictlytoyz

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    Most common cause of a constant up and down idle rpm is a vacuum leak. A fuel issue (failing pump, clogged injectors) could cause this as well. Id start with looking for a vacuum leak.
     
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  3. Mar 15, 2025 at 8:47 AM
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    Tacowin1013

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    Easiest way is to just spray some starter fluid and see what jumps! lol
     
  4. Mar 15, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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    Fuel injection cleaning and clean the mass air flow sensor . You can start with the cheap one the mass air flow sensor .
     
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  5. Mar 15, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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  6. Mar 15, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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    Vlady

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    Look at purge valve
     
  7. Mar 15, 2025 at 11:35 AM
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    scocar

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    Folks have been very helpful so far.

    Which is good.

    Because I'm in a mood.

    And that title...oof....

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