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02’ Tacoma engine sputtering

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by 02SR5Yota, Nov 6, 2023.

  1. Nov 6, 2023 at 11:44 AM
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    02SR5Yota

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    new engine, MAF, Injectors, spark plugs, and all belts.

    Engine sputters or “2 steps” when accelerator is floored getting onto HWY.
    Check engine light is on for a P0172

    any ideas?
     
  2. Nov 6, 2023 at 6:04 PM
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    Chadley22

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    Plug wires could be the issue. Check it in a dark place, if you watch closely you might see a spark. They’re bad for the plug wires shorting out against the top of the valve cover.
    Lmk if this helps.
     
  3. Nov 6, 2023 at 6:16 PM
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    HUFFINGCOSMOLINE

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    Coil packs/plug wires
     
  4. Nov 8, 2023 at 6:05 AM
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    02SR5Yota

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    plugs and coils packs are around a year old. I will replace today and see if that was the issue.
     
  5. Nov 8, 2023 at 1:03 PM
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    Potomus Pete

    Potomus Pete Love my little truck

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    All kinds 3 inch body lift/2 1/2 suspension lift. 31/11 1/2/15 tires All work done by myself for years. The only work performed by mechanic was fuel pumps. I also have a 90 Mustang 350 hp and I can never understand how come my Tacoma gets more respect Just got a 99 Jeep TJ that I rebuilt, and painted in the garage
    I bet wires are the issue. I have had your situation twice over twenty years with my truck. Both times it was the wires
     
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  6. Nov 8, 2023 at 3:10 PM
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    02SR5Yota

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    Coil wires replaced and still missing when under heavy throttle
    *UPDATE*
    Truck got out of shop and they are stating that I have 20psi more fuel than i’m supposed to and that’s causing the code P0172.
     
    Last edited: Nov 8, 2023
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