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Sputtering and losing power after starting from a stop

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by 2019tacosr5, Nov 10, 2020.

  1. Nov 10, 2020 at 4:59 PM
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    2019tacosr5

    2019tacosr5 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I have a 19 taco v6 30k. A couple weeks ago I was starting from a stop and around 10mph the truck completely lost power and started sputtering. I couldn’t exceed 10mph for about 30 seconds. Just today the truck did the same exact thing. Any ideas, thanks.
     
  2. Nov 10, 2020 at 5:29 PM
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    GrundleJuice

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    Read up on one of the 30 fuel pump recall threads made in the last 3 weeks. Sounds like that could be your problem, though I think the document stated that it was most common or likely to happen at a steady cruise at highway speeds. That's what I remember, anyway.
     
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  3. Nov 10, 2020 at 6:42 PM
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    Better fuel and get the revs up
     
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  4. Nov 10, 2020 at 6:53 PM
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    2nd vote for fuel pump. See your friendly local Toyota dealership.
     
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  5. Nov 10, 2020 at 6:56 PM
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    rblalliance

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    3rd vote for fuel pump
     
  6. Nov 10, 2020 at 7:16 PM
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    I.eat.tacos

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    4th vote for fuel pump.
     
  7. Nov 10, 2020 at 7:50 PM
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    Baerskin

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    Have to say fuel pump
     
  8. Nov 10, 2020 at 7:53 PM
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    Yup, fuel pump
     
  9. Nov 10, 2020 at 7:55 PM
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    shakerhood

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    Gonna go with everyone else and say the recalled fuel pump.
     
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  10. Nov 10, 2020 at 8:13 PM
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    I'm gonna say VSC. Read manual.
     
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  11. Nov 10, 2020 at 8:17 PM
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    You may want to dump some methyl hydrate in the tank to rule out water in the fuel.
     
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  12. Nov 10, 2020 at 8:21 PM
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    AB217590-DC07-48AB-BBC6-A05DE448D534.jpg I’m going with one of these oO
     
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  13. Nov 11, 2020 at 2:56 AM
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    Alright guys I appreciate it. It’s a work vehicle so I’ll take it in when I can and report back!
     
  14. Nov 11, 2020 at 6:56 AM
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    Its my dads company, so I’m technically making this post for him. I’m in college and take care of all the company vehicles on the weekends when I come home, lol.
     
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