Engine misfires

After washing engine compartment on the 2002 Toyota Tacoma V-6 engine ran rough an idle was shaky, check engine light came on but still ran descent on the highway. Did i get water in a place i shouldn't have didn't use a lot of water just enough to get de-greaser off, only splashed engine with water while cleaning compartment. After i cleaned it took it for a ride it was perfect next morning is when i found that it would not idle right an misfire an check engine light came on.

 

Have the code read for the MIL somewhere and report what the specific code number is. More than likely water got somewhere and will need to evaporate. But let us know the code that you pull when having the MIL read. We'll be able to give you better advice.

 

Cruiserguy, this is what I did, removed all plugs an had air gun from air compressor an blew out plug holes, checked wires an sprayed with moister remover, installed all the plugs an wires an now fine, you were right about dampness being some where were it wasn't suppose to be, it was a first for me to removed plug an wires, a mechanic for 35 years but just first time working on my Tacoma since buying it, will get a new set of wires an few other things, it has 239,000 miles on it an runs like new, truck saw its first winter last year as it came from N.C. an Florida, I think I'm sold on Toyota!!!!!

 

So it's running right? Or it's not? Sorry, just trying to see if I can try and help. If you're running right now, that's awesome. I'm sure you'll grow fond of your tacoma. They're not perfect, but they are well built and well designed in the most important areas.

 

I got water under a coil pack boot once, and that caused all those same problems. Dried it out and it was fine.

Keep an eye on your frame for any signs of rust. You may want to take some preventative measures or check your warranty status with a knowledgeable dealer.