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Rough idle and wont rev over 2100 RPM after intake gaskets replaced

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by freeone56, Jun 29, 2013.

  1. Jun 29, 2013 at 7:27 PM
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    freeone56

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    I got a lean number 1 cylinder bank code with CEL on my 99 tacoma with the 3.4. I checked the intake manifold gaskets and replaced them. They were falling apart. Replaced the plenum gaskets also. Tried to clean the throttle body and IAC with gasoline because I didn't have throttle body cleaner and no ride to town. Now it starts up OK but idles rough and wont rev over 2100 RPMs. What did I mess up that would cause these symptoms? Any help would be appreciated.
     
  2. Jun 30, 2013 at 1:16 PM
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    did you disconnect the battery before you did the work? try doing this now and let it reset for 1/2 an hour.
     
  3. Jun 30, 2013 at 1:29 PM
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    Did you disconnect the tps?
     
  4. Jul 1, 2013 at 10:26 AM
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    First thank you for replying to my post. I did disconnect the battery and the TPS at two different times and let it set for about an hour. Didnt get any codes after the battery disconnect, but did when I disconnected the TPS. After doing more research I'm under the impression that I may have messed up the TPS by not removing it from the throttle body when I cleaned the throttle body. They are reasonably cheap so I will proly replace it. Does it sound like I'm on the right track.
     
  5. Jul 1, 2013 at 11:41 AM
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    Sounds like a tps problem, maybe a MAF issue. Did you clean the MAF with gasoline?
     
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  6. Jul 2, 2013 at 9:23 PM
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    I didn't clean the MAF this time. I did a month or so ago but I used MAF cleaner. I think you are right about the TPS. I understand it isn't supposed to be cleaned just replaced. Going to replace the TPS next. Hope that fixes it.
     
  7. Jul 5, 2013 at 4:43 PM
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    I checked the TPS. It is in spec as far as ohms. Lastly I checked the MAF sensor and it seemed a little dirty. I cleaned it and it appears that was what was messing up the rpms. Seems to run fine now, but im waiting on my K&N air filter to dry so I can re-oil it and test drive it. I think with the air intake tube off the air box it collected some dust from the wind even though I had tried to cover it with a clean rag. Man it had me stumped and it turned out to be simple. Thanks guys for all your help. I sure learned a lot with this seemingly simple intake gasket replacement.

    Freeone
     
  8. Jul 5, 2013 at 8:00 PM
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    Glad it was something simple! Over oiling The k&n can dirty the MAF pretty quick, oil gets on it and so does dust n stuff
     

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